[kictanet] Ransomware halted temporarily

[Ronald Ojino]

Hero's act from a 22year old man who halts the spread of ransomware
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/revealed-22-year-old-computer-10424159

On 14-May-2017 9:00 PM, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Listers,

http://www.nation.co.ke/news/world/Manhunt-for-hackers-
behind-global-cyberattack/1068-3926278-uhkity/index.html

In Summary

    French police said there were "more than 75,000 victims" around
the globe, but cautioned that the number could increase
"significantly".
    Payment is demanded within three days or the price is doubled, and
if none is received within seven days the files will be deleted,
according to the screen message.
    Microsoft said the situation was "painful" and that it was taking
"all possible actions to protect our customers".
    US software firm Symantec said the majority of organisations
affected were in Europe, and the attack was believed to be
indiscriminate.

The use of the word MANHUNT leads me to ask the question, are we
really prepared for potential challenges a digital nation could face?

Regards

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Barrack O. Otieno
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