WannaCry Ransomware jokes take over WhatsApp! Malicious malware memes & messages are infecting Internet

In the real sense, WannaCry Ransomware Virus has taken over people’s lives with WhatsApp messages forwarded now and then.

Written by: Rashmi Mishra

Updated: May 17, 2017, 6:08 PM IST

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If your permanent address reads a big, giant rock and has been peacefully living under it, then try catching up with the helluva around WannaCry, a Ransomware virus attack. The malicious malware is responsible for causing the worst cyber attack in the history of Internet. WannaCry Ransomware has infected 2, 00,000 computers over 150 countries globally with India ranked as third worst hit nation. The cyber security experts are still assessing the damage caused by WannaCry, but Indians’ love for creating jokes and memes out of any situation can be witnessed. Funny jokes, messages, GIFs and images related to WannaCry Ransomware virus attack is taking over WhatsApp and social media. What is Ransomware WannaCry malware, Bitcoins? How to protect your Windows laptops and PCs?

WannaCry or Wanna Crypt is a Ransomware virus, a type of malicious software that blocks access to data until a ransom is paid and displays a message requesting payment to unlock it. It is targeting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems, with hackers demanding payments of $300 to $600 (roughly Rs 19,000 and Rs 38,000) using Bitcoins. The WannaCry attack, considered to be the worst was launched on 12th May 2017. ATMs in India remain shut due to Wannacry Ransomware attack? Open ATMs only after software update, suggests RBI.

Different versions are coming related to ransomware virus attack effect in India. On the one hand, reports are emerging which names India to become the third severely affected country due to WannaCry malware. It is said that a total of 50,000 PCs were affected in India, with states Kerala, Kolkata and Andhra Pradesh reporting the most number of Ransomware attack incidents. Contrary to the negative reports, there are cyber security experts who are minimalizing the malware affecting India. The real numbers and statistics related to the outcome of attack will only come after an assessment next week.

In their defence against the attack, the centre is reaching out to organizations such as the RBI, NPCI and UIDAI. The IT ministry has asked the respective bodies to secure their systems against WannaCry and ensure the digital payments are not affected during this torrid at risk period. There is also reports of West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDC) reporting detection of WannaCry ransomware virus in ten standalone computers.

While one waits to see the extent of this attack on the national and global scale, the netizens keep the situation light. The latest cyber attack is yet another testing time, but it has not stopped people from having some fun, especially the meme-makers. There are jokes flooding messaging apps related to Ransomware. In the real sense, WannaCry Ransomware Virus has taken over people’s lives with WhatsApp messages forwarded now and then.