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Here are all the companies and government agencies affected by the cyberattack sweeping the globe

Aug 26, 2024, 13:50 IST
Thomson ReutersFILE PHOTO: Man types on a computer keyboard in front of the displayed cyber code in this illustration pictureA massive cyberattack swept the globe on Tuesday, hitting Ukraine particularly hard and causing chaos across much of Europe.

Companies and government agencies in Ukraine, Russian, UK, France, and Norway have reported ransomware demanding payment before unlocking their files.

It's unclear at the moment who's behind the attack, which harkens back to the WannaCry virus that affected 150 countries in May, or whether all of the reported issues are related.

The cyberattack continues to spread as more entities report being hit, but here's where we know it's struck so far:

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