BrandPost: Ransomware Worms Force Your Hand: Patch or Layer Security

Friday, May 12th, the “WannaCry” network worm joined the ranks of Conficker and Code Red. It’s infected tens of thousands of systems worldwide, and climbing. Among those victimized were England’s National Health Service, automobile manufacturers, and government systems. The worm’s ominous red ransom screen, informing the user that all files have been encrypted, was found not only on users’ desktops, but also on ATM screens, parking meters, digital billboards,