Argentina Government Suffers $4 Million Ransomware Attack – BeInCrypto by robmitty

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 <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> 

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