Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Computer virus that halted Tribune Publishing newspapers identified as "Ryuk" ransomware

Authorities have identified the computer virus that distrupted the printing and distribution of Tribune Publishing newspapers last week. The "Ryuk" ransomware, which is believed to have North Korean origins, impacted papers around the country including the L.A. Times and Wall Street Journal. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss more about the virus.


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