‘Petya’ Ransomware Outbreak Goes Global

Krebs On Security
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2017/06/petya-ransomware-outbreak-goes-global/
A new strain of ransomware dubbed “Petya” is worming its way around the world with alarming speed. The malware is spreading using a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that the software giant patched in March 2017 — the same bug that was exploited by the recent and prolific WannaCry ransomware strain…

The Hacker News
http://thehackernews.com/2017/06/petya-ransomware-attack.html

Watch out, readers! It is ransomware, another WannaCry, another wide-spread attack…

US-Cert
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/06/27/Multiple-Petya-Ransomware
US-CERT has received multiple reports of Petya ransomware infections in many countries around the world. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to the infected machine until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Individuals and organizations are discouraged from paying the ransom, as this does not guarantee that access will be restored. Using unpatched and unsupported software may increase the risk of proliferation of cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware…

Check Point Blog
http://blog.checkpoint.com/2017/06/27/global-ransomware-attack-spreading-fast/
A massive attack erupted today (June 27) worldwide, with a high concentration of hits in Ukraine – including the Ukrainian central bank, government offices and private companies…

SandBlast Agent Forensic Analysis
http://freports.us.checkpoint.com/petyavar/