WannaCry: When Crypto Was on Most Screens Worldwide

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/wannacry-when-crypto-was-on-most-screens-worldwide . WannaCry froze the world in 2017, but its ransom screen also taught millions about Bitcoin—an odd moment when crypto hit most screens on Earth. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3 . You can also check exclusive content about #Bitcoin , #ransomware , #wannacry-ransomware-attack , #wannacry , #crypto-security , #crypto-malware , #obyte , #good-company , and more. This story was written by: @obyte . Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . The Wanna Decrypt0r virus locked computers and demanded Bitcoin to unlock them. The ransom note was one of the most recognizable computer messages of the decade. It was frightening, but strangely educational.