Security News > 2017 > August > Hackers Behind WannaCry Ransomware Withdraw $143,000 From Bitcoin Wallets (The Hackers News)
2017-08-03 06:53
The cyber criminals behind the global WannaCry ransomware attack that caused chaos worldwide have finally cashed out their ransom payments. Nearly three months ago, the WannaCry ransomware shut down hospitals, telecom providers, and many businesses worldwide, infecting hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 150 countries, encrypting files and then charging victims $300-$600 for the keys
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