Ransomware Petya encrypts hard drives
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 It modifies the MBR.... https://blog.gdatasoftware.com/2016/03/28213-ransomware-petya-encrypts-hard-drives 
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 The question must be asked... if they only go after HR, is it so bad? 
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 @scottalanmiller said: The question must be asked... if they only go after HR, is it so bad? I share your sentiment but I'd still have to fix it  
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 @MattSpeller said: @scottalanmiller said: The question must be asked... if they only go after HR, is it so bad? I share your sentiment but I'd still have to fix it  Nothing to fix, just reinstall and pay the ransom. Oh, and it only attacks HR storing stuff locally, I see  
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 Petya ransomware victims can now unlock infected computers without paying. 
 http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36014810



