More details emerge about the malware and the attackers

Oct 23, 2013 18:56 GMT  ·  By

Trend Micro has released episode 4 of its web series 2020. This latest 4-minute episode is entitled “Have you seen this boy?”

This time, we learn that the individuals behind the attack have looked for someone with inside access to carry out their mission. It appears the woman that was taken into custody in the previous episodes is the one they chose.

The attackers contacted their target through a dating website she had made an account on. She was tricked into going on a date with an individual that was part of the conspiracy.

This episode highlights the impact of a massive cyberattack on corporate efficiency and on a healthcare system that’s completely dependent on cyber.

It also reveals that the piece of malware used by the attackers was so advanced that it was capable of causing servers to overheat and shut down.