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US County Paid $1M Ransom to Cybercriminals, Leaked Chats Show
An unnamed US county, likely in Ohio, paid a $1 million ransom to cybercriminals after a breach, according to leaked negotiation logs. The payment was made to restore encrypted systems and prevent data leaks. The incident highlights the growing pressure on local governments to pay ransoms despite FBI advice against it.
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The leak reveals the messy reality of ransomware negotiations, where public agencies often pay under duress, undermining no-payment policies.
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An unnamed US county – perhaps in Ohio – paid $1M extortion demand to cybercriminals →
The Register
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