As part of our independent reading programme we use Kiwikidsnews to learn about news in New Zealand (national news) and around the world (international news). 
Walht: Read closely to analyse an article and to think critically about the messages within them.
1. Find a quote from the main person in this news article?
- This cyber epidemic is global and affects all people.
- "Doctors turned away patients and canceled appointments."
2. In your own words describe what happened in this news article.
- A ransomware known as WannaCry locks your folders and then asks for 300 bitcoin to unlock your files. (783359.66$ NZD in total)
3. Find out where this event took place and include some information about this place.
- This horrifying event happened in many countries around the world.
4. Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future.
- This epidemic took place recently in May 14, 2017.
- I think this ransom will get awareness preventing people from accidently getting their computer’s files locked.
5. Explain in your own words why this event took place.
- Who ever created this ransomware must’ve wanted to ruin’s people life. Because according to the news doctors stopped their appointments and had to turn people away because of this malware.
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