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Cuba ransomware gang demands $1.9 million for decryption key; Rock County refuses

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Dissent

WCLO reports an update to the ransomware attack experienced by Rock County, Wisconsin in September after they were attacked by the Cuba ransomware gang:

Rock County officials are refusing to pay the $1.9 million hackers are seeking to unlock files that were encrypted during a recent ransomware attack.

… Smith says fortunately all critical systems are back online, while some less important systems are still being worked on.

Read more at WCLO.

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