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At least 12 Australian businesses affected by ransomware

Mfano wa shambulio la ransomware, nchini Taiwan

Mfano wa shambulio la ransomware, nchini Taiwan Source: Picha: AAP

The number of Australian businesses reported to be affected by a global cyber attack has risen to five, as authorities continue investigations into the source of the so-called 'WannaCry' ransomware.


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The number of Australian businesses reported to be affected by a global cyber attack has risen to five, as authorities continue investigations into the source of the so-called 'WannaCry' ransomware.


Australia appears to have been sheltered from the worst of the attack, which knocked out the computer systems of hospitals, rail networks and schools in Europe.

 

But experts are warning Windows users not to be complacent.

 


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