A major ransomware attack has brought businesses to a close throughout Europe, in an infection reminiscent of last month’s WannaCry attack. The most severe damage is being reported by Ukranian businesses, with systems compromised at local banks, manufacturers, and Boryspil Airport in Kiev. Systems were also compromised at Ukraine’s Ukrenego electricity supplier, although a spokesperson said the power supply was unaffected by the attack.
The Dutch shipping company Maersk has also reported systems down across multiple sites. Isolated users have also reported infections in France and the UK.
A researcher for Kaspersky Lab identified the virus as Petrwrap, a strain of the Petya ransomware identified by the firm in March. One recovered...
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