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The terms ‘Wanna Cry, Petya and Eternal Blue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
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The correct answer is Cyberattacks (Option 3). WannaCry and Petya are ransomware attacks that encrypt data and demand payment. EternalBlue is a cyber exploit that was used to spread the WannaCry attack by exploiting a Microsoft Windows vulnerability.
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks or encrypts a user's data and demands a ransom for restoring access. Major cyberattacks like WannaCry (2017) highlighted the importance of regular software updates and strong cybersecurity practices.
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