Ron Burgundy Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 By Jim Finkle TEWKSBURY, Mass (Reuters) - When hackers set out to extort the town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts with "ransomware," they followed up with an FAQ explaining the attack and easy instructions for online payment. After balking for several days, Tewksbury officials decided that paying the modest ransom of about $600 was better than struggling to unlock its own systems, said police chief Timothy Sheehan. Some players in the booming underworld employ graphic artists, call centers and technical support to streamline payment and data recovery, according to security firms that advise businesses on hacking threats. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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