In May of 2017, WannaCry ransomware attack took the world by storm, encrypting more than 230,000 computers in 150 countries and causing billions of dollars in damage. One of the most notable victims of the attack was the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, where more than 19,000 appointments were cancelled and patient data was put at risk.

While the WannaCry attack was devastating, it could have been much worse. Thankfully, a 22-year-old security researcher named Marcus Hutchins was able to stop the spread of the ransomware by registering a domain name that acted as a kill switch for the malware.

Hutchins’ quick thinking likely saved countless lives and millions of dollars, but his involvement in the WannaCry incident didn’t stop there.

It turns out that Hutchins also played a key role in helping victims recover their lost Bitcoin ransom payments.

How did he do it?

When WannaCry first began spreading, many victims were unsure what to do or where to turn for help. This is where Hutchins came in.

He quickly set up a website called wannacrybitcoinaddress.com which provided a list of all known Bitcoin addresses associated with the ransomware.

This allowed victims to see how much money had been paid to each address and whether or not there was any chance of getting their money back. In some cases, Hutchins was even able to provide instructions on how to recover lost Bitcoin ransom payments.

While Hutchins’ website was a huge help to WannaCry victims, it’s important to note that he is not affiliated with any official organization or company. His website is simply a way for him to share information that he has gathered about the WannaCry ransomware attack.

If you’re a victim of the WannaCry ransomware attack, you can check out Hutchins’ website for more information on how to recover your lost Bitcoin ransom payments.