Ransomware malware is appearing on computer networks around the globe but the origins currently remain unknown. This week one of the most severe ransomware attacks of 2017 wreaked havoc across the internet. Around the world compromised computers began displaying pop-up windows which informed that their files had been encrypted by a malware dubbed WannaCry. A payment of $300 in Bitcoins would have to be made or else the user risks losing their files permanently. The malware br