WannaCry: What’s in a name? Confusion | Digital Guardian

The blog contends that the widely publicized "WannaCry" ransomware was overshadowed by the more serious threat: the EternalBlue SMB exploit that enabled its rapid spread, resulting in an estimated 200,000 infections; WannaCry itself had a trivial kill switch and poor payment mechanics, while EternalBlue represents a highly effective offensive cyber capability.