In 2017, during an ongoing unofficial war, Russian targeted Ukraine with malware to test its cyberattack skills and possibly punish countries that did with business with Ukraine. In the process, it knocked out shipping and manufacturing throughout the world. By the time it was contained, the White House estimated the total damages at $10 billion dollars. Authorities say worse attacks are yet to come.
The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History
Andy Greenberg | Wired | August 22, 2018 | 6,221 words