As per reports of the Telegraph UK, Marcus Hutchins mentioned in his blog that he purchased a web domain for £8 and directed the virus to it. He accidentally stopped the virus from spreading and locking a large number of computers. Marcus Hutchins, however, warns that the attacker could make changes to the code and the Ransomware can resume back.
While online banking presents itself an extremely convenient mode for making monetary transactions, there are a number of security concerns and risks that come along with it. To minimize the risk of online banking frauds, I would like to introduce you with some really useful and effective online safety tips
Cyber crooks not just send fraudulent email messages to online users but also make calls claiming to be a support member from HP, DELL or any other renowned technical support team for taking your sensitive credentials. They make use of available phone directories that include names, phone numbers and other details of online users like you. With your basic information in hand, it becomes easy for them to trap their targets.