A Russian-linked ransomware group stole more than a terabyte of Costa Rican government data, Tech Monitor reports. Conti took credit for the attack, which targeted six Costa Rican governmental departments, including tax and customs administration and finance ministry. Conti demanded a $10 million payment by April 23. Following Costa Rica’s refusal to pay, the group claimed to release 80% of the stolen data on the dark web. The Costa Rican government website has been down since the attack took place.
27 April 2022
Russian ransomware group claims to publish Costa Rican government data on dark web
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