WannaCry cyber attack 'accidental hero' fears for his safety

The British IT expert who slowed the spread of the WannaCry global cyber attack now fears for his safety.

WannaCry cyber attack 'accidental hero' fears for his safety

The British IT expert who slowed the spread of the WannaCry global cyber attack now fears for his safety.

The security researcher, who is 22, was hailed an "accidental hero" for his discovery of the virus' kill switch.

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