The Wiper That Masqueraded as Ransomware

NotPetya 2017 used a poisoned update and worm exploits to cause $10B in damage, redefining cyberwar and supply chain security.

In June 2017, a destructive malware outbreak tore through networks starting in Ukraine and rippling worldwide. Branded “NotPetya” by researchers, it looked like ransomware with a $300 Bitcoin note, yet its code had no working decryption path. The goal was sabotage, not profit. Within hours, banks, ministries, ports, factories, and offices went dark. Glo…