New Wave of Ransomware Threats

The transcript discusses the impact of a cyber attack affecting various companies and regions, highlighting the fragmented nature of the attack. It details the ransom demands, which are relatively low, and the use of Bitcoin for payments. The discussion also covers Microsoft's role, emphasizing the challenges they face due to unsupported systems like XP and the pressure from governments to address security vulnerabilities.

Which types of organizations were affected by the cyber attack?

• Various organizations including universities, companies, and public services

• Only cinema chains

• Only hospitals

• Only universities

What was the initial ransom amount demanded by the attackers?

• $100

• $300

• $500

• $1000

What currency was required for the ransom payment?

• Gold

• Bitcoin

• Euros

• US Dollars

What is a possible reason the attackers might not have been after monetary gain?

• They wanted to test their hacking skills

• They were seeking a significant impact

• They were targeting a specific company

• They were trying to steal data

What challenge does Microsoft face regarding the unsupported Windows XP system?

• Updating systems that are still supported

• Providing updates for all operating systems

• Addressing security vulnerabilities in outdated systems

• Developing new operating systems