‘WannaCry’ Ransomware hits the state capital

Team Udayavani, May 17, 2017, 2:34 PM IST

Bengaluru: Wannacry ransomware has been creating a ruckus all over the world and has been termed as the world’s biggest ransomware attack. In an effort to avoid the bug the RBI has suggested all the Banks to update the software of their respective ATMs across the country.

The Indian government has also announced a red alert against this ransomware and is asking people to take the necessary steps from their end.

Following the centre’s order, hundreds of ATMs across Bengaluru remained closed for the second day due to possible virus attack by WannaCry ransomware.

However, ATMs with Microsoft’s Windows 10, were not affected.
Cash crunch at treasury offices of state-run banks also forced the security staff to display ‘No Cash’ or ‘Out of Order’ signboards at their ATMs across the city and shut them from operating.