The malicious software WanaCryptor 2.0 which is also known as WCry is now being used to carry out one of the biggest ransomware attacks of its kind. If you are still unaware about WanaCrypt0r then you need to visit this link. Recently a 22-year-old researcher from @Malware TechBlog had discovered a ‘kill switch’ that can disable all the functionality of the Wanacrypt0r 2.0 ransomware. Well, the ransomware attempts to connect to an unregistered domain after operating on victim’s computer.
— ScarewareTech (@MalwareTechBlog) May 13, 2017 If the connection takes place, the ransomware closes itself and also stops spreading. That means that as long as the domain was unregistered and inactive, the ransomware keeps expanding itself. The researcher bought the domain for $10.69. Once the URL went live after purchasing, the whole thing closed down. Now when the code pinged that domain, it turn out to be purchased and then the ransomware deactivated. The researcher claimed that ‘a bit of analysis’ led him to the discovery of the domain. However, finding the kill switch was accidental. So, eventually, he pulled the plug without even realizing. So, what do you think about this? Share your views in the comment box below.
