Petya Ransomware Outbreak

A new variant of the Petya ransomware (also called PetrWrap or GoldenEye) is behind a massive outbreak that spread across Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and elsewhere. It also includes the EternalBlue exploit to propagate inside a targeted network.

For the latest information about how to stay protected:

1. Ensure systems have the latest patches, including the one in Microsoft’s MS17-010 bulletin .

2. Consider blocking the Microsoft psexec tool from running on users’ computers using Endpoint Protection product.

3. Back up regularly and keep a recent backup copy off-site.

4. Avoid opening attachments in emails from unknown recipients.