Ransomware Hackers Demand $70 Million to Unlock Thousands of Businesses

A hacking group that experts said was behind the sprawling ransomware attack that hit hours before the beginning of the July Fourth holiday weekend is demanding $70 million to unlock the thousands of businesses affected by the hack. REvil, the same Russian language group that was behind the attack on meat processor JBS, posted the demand on a dark Web site associated with the group.

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