UPSC 2018ScienceModerate

The terms 'WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to

A
Exoplanets
B
Cryptocurrency
C
Cyber attacks
Correct Answer
D
Mini satellites

Explanation

WannaCry and Petya are global ransomware strains, while EternalBlue is a software exploit used to spread them, all of which are categorized as major cyber attacks. While these attacks frequently demanded ransom payments in Bitcoin, they are distinct from cryptocurrency, which refers to the digital medium of exchange rather than the malicious software itself. The core concept being tested is awareness of contemporary cybersecurity threats and the terminology associated with global digital vulnerabilities.

CybersecurityMalware & RansomwareWannaCryPetyaEternalBlueCyber attacksransomwaremalware

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