Thousands of computer servers around the world have been targeted by a ransomware hack attack, Italy’s National Cyber Security Agency (ACN) said Sunday, warning organizations to take steps to protect their systems.
The hacker attack sought to exploit a software vulnerability, ACN Director General Roberto Baldoni told Reuters, adding it was on a massive scale.
Italian news agency ANSA, citing ACN, reported that servers were compromised in other European countries such as France and Finland, as well as in the United States and Canada.
Dozens of Italian organizations were likely to be affected and many more were advised to take measures to avoid blocking their systems.
Telecom Italia customers reported internet problems on Sunday, but the two problems are not believed to be related.
Source: CNN Brasil
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