Ransomware gang behind Ireland attack also hit US health and emergency networks Engadget 1 hr ago
Gizmodo note that the FBI has issued a flash alert warning that the ransomware group behind the Ireland attack also targeted at least 16 healthcare and emergency networks, including police and 911 dispatch centers. The group used Conti ransomware that steals files, encrypts systems and pressures victims into paying through a portal lest their data be sold or published online. Man installing software in laptop in dark at night. Hacker loading illegal program or guy downloading files. Cyber security, piracy or virus concept.
The FBI didn t identify the victims or say if they d paid ransoms.