NotPetya Cyberattack

Who were the hackers?

The hackers behind the NotPetya cyberattack are believed to be from Russia. They are thought to be part of a group that works for the Russian government. Their goal wasn’t just to steal money or personal information but to cause problems for the country of Ukraine, by messing with their computers and systems.

What was hacked? What was stolen?

In the NotPetya attack, hackers infected computers, locking important files and causing widespread disruption, but they didn’t steal anything; they just destroyed the data.

When & Where did the attack occur?

The NotPetya attack occurred on June 27, 2017, and it primarily targeted Ukraine, but it spread to other countries and affected companies worldwide.

Why did they do it?

The hackers did it mostly because of politics. They wanted to cause trouble for Ukraine, but the virus also ended up affecting many other countries and companies. It wasn't about stealing money.

How was the attack carried out?

It started through a bad update.

Ransom message.

It broke computers.

It hurt many companies.