US County Allegedly Pays $1 Million Ransom to Cybercriminals
An unnamed US county reportedly paid $1 million to an extortion group, raising concerns about data security and the efficacy of ransom payments.
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U.S. Government Entity Paid $1 Million in Data-Theft Extortion Case
A U.S. government entity reportedly paid approximately $1 million to the group known as Kairos to prevent the public release of stolen files, according to a recent case study.
Extortionists Target Firms with In-Person USB Attacks
A data-theft gang has escalated its tactics, now targeting businesses directly with USB drives after failed online attempts.
ADT Confirms Cyber Intrusion Amid Extortion Attempt by ShinyHunters
ADT has acknowledged a cyber intrusion linked to the ShinyHunters group, which claims to have stolen over 10 million records, raising questions about data security and corporate response.
