"DHS wargames included a scenario similar to WannaCry"

Before the launch of WannaCry malware, the Department of Homeland Security conducted a national drill to observe the reactions of the government and the private sector in the case of a multi-sector cyberattack targeting critical infrastructure. It has been realized that the scenario practiced, called “CyberStorm”, possessed characteristics much similar to that of WannaCry. This article further discusses the details of the DHS exercise, comparisons and contrasts between CyberStorm and WannaCry, as well as how organizations should prepare for future WannaCry attacks. 

CSO Online reports "DHS wargames included a scenario similar to WannaCry"