How WannaCry Shapes Cybersecurity Today

The 2017 WannaCry cyber-attack, although not complex or innovative, became a global issue due to its rapid spread via a flaw in Microsoft Windows Server. A “kill switch” was eventually found, but new versions are still being used against vulnerable systems, and cyber criminals continue to exploit its methodology. Its main legacy is highlighting the vulnerability of interconnected systems, leading to improved cybersecurity cooperation. However, some businesses remain overconfident about handling such threats.