Massive ransomware cyber-attack hits 74 countries around the world

More than 45,000 attacks recorded in countries including the UK, Russia, India and China may have originated with theft of ‘cyber weapons’ from the NSAGlobal cyber-attack – live updates
A ransomware cyber-attack that may have originated from the theft of “cyber weapons” linked to the US government has hobbled hospitals in England and spread to countries across the world. Security researchers with Kasperksy Lab have recorded more than 45,000 attacks in 74 countries,