Russian-speaking cyber gang threatens release of Washington police data
by Associated Press from Technology | The Guardian on (#5HQ1Z)
- Babuk group says it will release data unless police raise price
- Extortion threat comes amid separate US ransomware attack
A Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington DC police department says negotiations over payment have broken down and it will release sensitive information that could put lives at risk if more money is not offered.
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