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Global cyber-attack hits nearly 150 countries

Network cables are seen going into a server in an office building in Washington, DC on May 13, 2017
Network cables are seen going into a server in an office building in Washington, DC on May 13, 2017 Source: AFP

A massive cyber attack has crippled computer systems in nearly 150 countries. Experts say unknown hackers targeted a vulnerability, allegedly first exploited by the US spy agency, the National Security Agency (NSA). At least five Australian businesses have been impacted by a global cyber attack, but the country appears to have avoided the worst.


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By Nilgün Kılıç

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A massive cyber attack has crippled computer systems in nearly 150 countries. Experts say unknown hackers targeted a vulnerability, allegedly first exploited by the US spy agency, the National Security Agency (NSA). At least five Australian businesses have been impacted by a global cyber attack, but the country appears to have avoided the worst.



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