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Attack. On May 7, 2019, most of Baltimore's government computer systems were infected with the aggressive ransomware variant RobbinHood. All servers, with the exception of essential services, were taken offline. In a ransom note, hackers demanded 13 bitcoin (roughly $76,280) in exchange for keys to restore access.
Ryuk is a type of ransomware known for targeting large, public-entity Microsoft Windows cybersystems. It typically encrypts data on an infected system, rendering the data inaccessible until a ransom is paid in untraceable bitcoin. [1] Ryuk is believed to be used by two or more criminal groups, most likely Russian, who target organizations ...
Altogether, the attacks caused victims to lose more than $30 million, in addition to the ransom payments. Marriott disclosed that its Starwood Hotel brand had been subject to a security breach. 2019. March: Jackson County computer systems in the U.S. state of Georgia are seized by hackers with ransomware, they paid $400,000 in ransom.
Jigsaw is a form of encrypting ransomware malware created in 2016. It was initially titled "BitcoinBlackmailer", but later came to be known as "Jigsaw" due to featuring an image of Billy the Puppet from the Saw film franchise. [1] The malware encrypts computer files and gradually deletes them, demanding payment of a ransom to decrypt the files ...
Ransomware is a type of cryptovirological malware that permanently blocks access to the victim's personal data unless a ransom is paid. While some simple ransomware may lock the system without damaging any files, more advanced malware uses a technique called cryptoviral extortion. It encrypts the victim's files, making them inaccessible, and ...
REvil ( Ransomware Evil; also known as Sodinokibi) was a Russia-based [1] or Russian-speaking [2] private ransomware -as-a-service (RaaS) operation. [3] After an attack, REvil would threaten to publish the information on their page Happy Blog unless the ransom was received.
Roblox (/ ˈ r oʊ b l ɒ k s / ROH-bloks) is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation that allows users to program and play games created by themselves or other users.
October: On October 6, 2021, an anonymous 4chan user reportedly hacked and leaked the source code of Twitch, as well as information on how much the streaming service paid almost 2.4 million streamers since August 2019. Source code from almost 6,000 GitHub repositories was leaked, and the 4chan user said it was "part one" of a much larger release.