Security News Telefonica Tells Employees to Shut Down Computers Amid Massive Ransomware Outbreak

[ElectricSheep]

which vendor can detect and remove this outbreak?

Not sure but as long as you're completely up to date on your security updates, you should be OK.
If you've already been locked - kiss those files goodbye as there is no known decryptor for it

Oh and if you're using XP or Vista - best advice is to not turn the thing on!

EDIT: Just found this from Symantec - What you need to know about the WannaCry Ransomware

 

[Der.Reisende]

Not sure but as long as you're completely up to date on your security updates, you should be OK.
If you've already been locked - kiss those files goodbye as there is no known decryptor for it

Oh and if you're using XP or Vista - best advice is to not turn the thing on!

EDIT: Just found this from Symantec - What you need to know about the WannaCry Ransomware

M$ Emergency Patch for unsupported Windows Versions:
"In the wake of the largest ransomware attack in the history that had already infected over 114,000 Windows systems worldwide since last 24 hours, Microsoft just took an unusual step to protect its customers with out-of-date computers.

Microsoft has just released an emergency security patch update for all its unsupported version of Windows, including Windows XP, Vista, Windows 8, Server 2003 and 2008 Editions.

So, if your organization, for some reason, is still running on Windows XP or Vista, you are strongly advised to download and APPLY PATCH NOW!"
Source: Protect Against WannaCry: Microsoft Issues Patch for Unsupported Windows (XP, Vista, 8,...)