Wannacry trivia

Wannacry Mini Quiz

Test your knowledge with these top questions!

Question 1

The global malware WannaCry functions primarily by doing what to a victim's computer?

WannaCry is a type of ransomware that targets Windows operating systems by encrypting data and demanding payment.

Question 2

The creators of the WannaCry ransomware forced victims to pay their ransom using what?

The WannaCry ransomware demanded ransom payments in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Question 3

Security researcher Marcus Hutchins halted the WannaCry worm by taking what simple action?

Marcus Hutchins accidentally discovered a kill switch for WannaCry by registering a web domain found in the malware's code.

Question 4

What government agency originally built the leaked software exploit that WannaCry used?

WannaCry spread by utilizing EternalBlue, a software vulnerability exploit originally developed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA).