UK officials now say Russia was behind last year's "Petya" cyberattack. But they think the virus was targetted just at Ukraine and was never supposed to spread as widely as it did. For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/uk-says-russia-behind-petya-cyberattack).
Share:
More In Technology

Schools Step Up Security in Response to Threats on TikTok
Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday as officials assured parents the viral posts were not considered credible.

Meme Stocks and Retail Investing Boom Failed to Bring Regulatory Changes — Yet
Despite the hype and headlines earlier this year around meme stocks and Robinhood, the SEC and FINRA have made few concrete changes around retail investing.

Is It Time to Regulate Stablecoins? Senators Hear — and Debate — Both Sides
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hotly debated hearing regarding fiat-backed stablecoins on Tuesday that still led to a conclusion the space needed some form of regulation.

'Chalkboard' Debuts as First Social Messaging Platform for Sports Betting
Chalkboard is the first platform for sports bettors fueled by real betting data with a unique social platform that provides seamless real-time bet tracking, score updates, and social interaction between sports fans. Ted Mauze, co-founder & CEO of Chalkboard, and Saniyah Lawson, NBA sports betting influencer & Chalkboard NBA community manager, join Cheddar News.

Wardrobe App Helps People Explore the Business of Renting Fashion
Cheddar senior reporter Michelle Castillo looks into the peer-to-peer fashion rental platform Wardrobe and how the service is helping to cut down on waste.

The Week's Top Stories: Crypto, Roku & Hong Kong Exod
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.

Sports Streaming Services to Launch Betting Features
Sports streaming giants, such as Disney Plus and ESPN, have expressed interest and intent in adding sports betting features to their platform. As sports betting has increasingly become more mainstream, it's no surprise that businesses want to get in on the benefits these betting features have to offer. Alan Wolk, the co-founder of TVREV, joins Cheddar News.

NASA's Newest X-Ray Telescope Rockets Into Orbit
NASA’s newest X-ray observatory is circling the world after launching from Kennedy Space Center.

Crypto Leaders Educate Congress on Digital Currency
Congress got a crash course in crypto on Wednesday, as six executives from companies representing a cross-section of the digital economy answered questions from the House Financial Services Committee.



