Ransomware hackers lower demand to $US50m

By Raphael Satter
Updated July 6 2021 - 6:33am, first published 6:30am
Researchers say an international ransomware outbreak has affected about a dozen countries.
Researchers say an international ransomware outbreak has affected about a dozen countries.

The hackers who have claimed responsibility for an international ransomware outbreak have lowered their asking price in a private conversation with a cybersecurity expert, something he says may be a sign the group is having trouble monetising their massive breach.

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