An unprecedented global “ransomware” attack that hit at least 100,000 organizations in 150 countries spread to thousands more computers on Monday as people returned to work and logged in for the first time since the massive online assault began.
The challenges of cyber terrorism are now visible worldwide and the devastating effects of terror activities require international cooperation, said Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
“Criminal and terrorist organisations around the world have woken up to the immense loopholes existing in the regulation of the internet or technological systems. And of late, we have witnessed attacks on universities and healthcare institutions that show the terrorists are trying to target systems with important personal data,”
News Source:Cyber terror needs collective fight: UAE Minister
