- Jul 13, 2014
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The latest global cyberattack, detected by ESET as Win32/Diskcoder.C, once again highlights the reality that outdated systems and insufficient security solutions are still widespread.
The damage caused by this attack has raised a number of questions, which we’ll answer for you here.
What are the characteristics of this threat?
The damage caused by this attack has raised a number of questions, which we’ll answer for you here.
What are the characteristics of this threat?
- Encryption: It only encrypts files with a specific extension, but also attempts (usually successfully) to encrypt the MBR (Master Boot Record), which is the main boot record.
- Propagation: Like a worm, it can spread through the network, infecting new equipment.
- Exploits: It exploits vulnerabilities in both computers that have not been updated and/or in patches that have been installed. This is something that has been discussed a lot since the appearance of WannaCryptor
