Petya is a family of encrypting malware that was first discovered in 2016. The malware targets Microsoft Windows–based systems, infecting the master boot ...

Petya is a family of encrypting malware that infects Microsoft Windows-based computers. Petya infects the master boot record to execute a payload that encrypts ...

What is Petya ransomware? Was NotPetya ransomware? Learn about these two types of malware, along with how to prevent Petya and NotPetya.

Learn about Petya ransomware, find out how the Petya virus spreads and infects devices, and gain insights to identify and prevent Petya attacks.

Petya ransomware is a family of particularly virulent malware that blocks access to computer systems until a victim pays a ransom.

Petya and NotPetya were cyberattacks that hit computers in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Petya was a sophisticated ransomware attack and NotPetya followed it ...

Similar to WannaCry, Petya uses the EternalBlue exploit as one of the means to propagate itself. However, it also uses classic SMB network spreading techniques, ...

Nov 28, 2019 · Petya ransomware encrypts important files that your computer needs in order to function properly, then holds them hostage unless you pay up.

The Petya (AKA Goldeneye) ransomware strain was first discovered in early 2016. Although not considered an apex ransomware strain, it employed a distinct ...

Petya ransomware doesn't simply encrypt files, rather it overwrites the entire Master Boot Record (MBR) and encrypts the Master File Table (MFT).