A new computer virus is on the loose and it is wreaking havoc on unsuspecting computer users across the globe. The virus, which has been dubbed ‘WannaCry’, locks users out of their computer and demands a ransom be paid in order to regain access.

WannaCry is a ransomware virus that is believed to have originated in North Korea. The virus is unique in that it takes advantage of a vulnerability in the Windows operating system that was discovered by the National Security Agency (NSA). The NSA had kept the vulnerability a secret, but when it was leaked earlier this year, …