NotPetya Destructive Attack
June 2017 destructive attack disguised as ransomware that used the EternalBlue/ETERNALROMANCE exploits and MeDoc update abuse to wipe systems across Ukraine and the world.
NotPetya (June 2017) was a wiper disguised as ransomware that spread via M.E.Doc update abuse and EternalBlue (CVE-2017-0144), causing multi-billion-dollar losses by permanently destroying systems rather than encrypting for ransom.
Definition
Destructive malware that impersonated Petya ransomware; propagated through a trojanized tax-accounting update (M.E.Doc) plus SMB exploits and pass-the-hash, overriding master boot records across networks.
Why It Matters / Impact
Maersk, Merck, FedEx TNT and others reported losses near or above $10B combined; primarily hit Ukrainian organizations before spreading globally.
Current Status
- Review status: published
- Last updated: 2026-08-26
- Evidence: 3 source(s) · 2 CVE(s) linked
- Confidence: 92%
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Timeline
- 2017-06-27 — NotPetya spreads from Ukraine globally
- 2017-06-27 — CISA/PwC issue alerts
- 2018-01-01 — Attribution analyses published
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