<center><img src='https://s32659.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bic_argentina_bitcoin_btc.jpg.optimal.jpg' alt='STEEM POSTS' /></center> ##### <p>The Netwalker ransomware group demanded $4 million. As part of the government response, these agencies closed border crossings for hours.</p><p>The attack came via a virus that left ransom notes on agency computers. The program attached itself to Microsoft Windows and Office files and then hid in network folders.</p><p>Those responsible for the <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-hits-argentinian-government-demands-4-million/">attack first demanded $2 million dollars</a>. When the immigration agency refused to pay, they upped their ask to $4 million, payable in bitcoin.</p><p>The Argentine Ministry of Public Finance described how several tech support calls alerted them to the crime:</p> ##### <br><center><a href='https://dlike.io/post/@robmitty/argentina-government-suffers-4-million-ransomware-attack-beincrypto'>Shared On DLIKE</a><hr><br><a href='https://dlike.io/'><img src='https://dlike.io/images/dlike-logo.jpg'></a></center>
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