'Petya' Ransomware Hits At Least 65 Countries; Microsoft Traces It To Tax Software
An updated version of the malware has the ability to worm through computer networks, gathering passwords and credentials and spreading itself.
The "Petya" cyberattack that has now struck computers in at least 65 countries can be traced to a Ukrainian company's tax accounting software, Microsoft says.
"We saw the first infections in Ukraine — more than 12,500 machines encountered the threat," Microsoft says. "We then observed infections in another 64 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Russia, and the United States."
The complexity of the attack has fueled debate over whether the malware is a
