Global cyber attack: Hackers demand $100m ransom Tue, 6 Jul 2021, 12:36PM
Those behind the global ransomware attack have reportedly demanded $100m to release the impacted systems. (Photo / 123rf)
Global cyber attack: Hackers demand $100m ransom Tue, 6 Jul 2021, 12:36PM
Hackers said to be behind a massive cyber-attack hitting hundreds of businesses around the world have reportedly demanded $100 million in ransom to restore the systems.
Organisations in at least 17 countries scrambled to soften the blow of the ransomware attack that targeted the customers of United States software supplier Kaseya at the weekend.
Its effects have been felt in New Zealand, where schools have been affected and more than 100 kindergartens have had to switch computers off and use pens and paper.