Security News > 2017 > May > Windows ransomware: WannaCrypt shows why NSA shouldn't stockpile exploits, says Microsoft (ZDNet)

2017-05-15 14:03

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http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-ransomware-wannacrypt-shows-why-nsa-shouldnt-stockpile-exploits-says-microsoft/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

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VENDOR	LAST 12M	#/PRODUCTS	LOW	MEDIUM	HIGH	CRITICAL	TOTAL VULNS
Microsoft		383	52	1433	2957	180	4622
NSA		2	0	2	7	5	14