2017 Ukraine ransomware attacks

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A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware began on 27 June 2017 that swamped websites of Ukrainian organizations, including banks, ministries, newspapers, and electricity firms. Similar infections were reported in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

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