‘NotPetya’ and ‘HermeticWiper’ which were seen in the news recently, are associated with which field?

  • A. Agriculture
  • B. Cyber-security
  • C. Crypto-currency
  • D. Defence Equipment

Correct Answer: B. Cyber-security

New data-wiping malware known as HermeticWiper has attacked hundreds of computers in Ukraine in a series of cyber-attacks after Russia’s invasion. In June 2017, the world witnessed the most destructive malware ever deployed named NotPetya, with Ukraine as its primary target. It quickly spread to more than 60 countries, destroying the computer systems of thousands of multinationals.

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