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I think the most interesting aspect of all this is that it's a clear evidence that even machines possessing highly sensitive data (like NHS computers) are super
by crocowhile 9y ago
I think the most interesting aspect of all this is that it's a clear evidence that even machines possessing highly sensitive data (like NHS computers) are super vulnerable to any remote penetration. The request for a ransom may just be the tip of the iceberg here.
- scholia 9y agoI think it's just evidence of a decrepit IT system. They were caught because they were running Windows XP with inadequate or no anti-virus software. They would not have the problem if they'd been running patched Windows 7. Microsoft fixed the vuln in March.