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Petya Ransomware

Petya Ransomware v0.3 National KE-CIRT-CC Report

Petya ransomware encrypts the master boot records of infected Windows computers, making affected machines unusable. Reports indicate that the ransomware exploits vulnerabilities in Server Message Block (SMB). The National KE-CIRT/CC encourages users and administrators to review the Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-010 (link is external) and apply the update accordingly. Petya ransomware is targeting computers running the Windows operating system and has infected computers in many countries around the world. This ransomware virus is similar to the WannaCry ransomware virus that massively attacked computers across the globe in May 2017.

Find the report on the Petya Ransomware v0.3 by the National KE-CIRT/CC (28 June 2017) here

Find the press statement by the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya here

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Kenya Education Network CERT(KENET-CERT) is a Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team and Co-ordination Center operated by the National Research and Education Network of Kenya. KENET-CERT coordination center promotes awareness on cybersecurity incidences as well as coordinates and assists member institutions in responding effectively to cyber security threats and incidences. KENET-CERT works closely with Kenya's National CIRT coordination center (CIRT/CC) as a sector CIRT for the academic institutions. KENET promotes use of ICT in Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya. KENET aims to interconnect all the Universities, Tertiary and Research Institutions in Kenya by setting up a cost effective and sustainable private network with high speed access to the global Internet. KENET also facilitates electronic communication among students and faculties in member institutions, share learning and teaching resources by collaboration in Research and Development of Educational content.