Security News > 2018 > October > City Pays $2,000 in Computer Ransomware Attack
2018-10-19 15:22
A Connecticut city has paid $2,000 to restore access to its computer system after a ransomware attack. West Haven officials said Thursday they paid the money to anonymous attackers through the digital currency bitcoin to unlock 23 servers and restore access to city data. read more
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