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Media Monitoring and Analysis of WannaCry Malware Attack
Overview
Media Monitoring and Analysis of WannaCry Malware AttackQuantexa |
Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Malware Protection | |
Equipment & Machinery National Security & Defense | |
Sales & Marketing | |
Cybersecurity Tamper Detection | |
Cybersecurity Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The analysis of the media coverage of the WannaCry attack provided valuable insights into the nature and impact of the attack. It revealed warning signs in the content published before the attack, showing that an effective media monitoring strategy could potentially alert stakeholders to such threats in advance. The analysis also showed how the story developed in the first days of the attack and how it spread across social media channels. This could help stakeholders understand the public's reaction to the attack and the spread of information about it. Furthermore, the analysis identified the most mentioned organizations in news articles about the attack, which could provide insights into the entities most affected by or involved in the attack. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Over 213,000 machines in 70 countries were infected by the WannaCry attack. | |
In the first six days after the attacks, the hackers received over USD$90,000 through over 290 payments. | |
Over 200,000 computers were infected by the WannaCry attack. | |