Posted on May 12, 2021
Ransomware gang releases personnel records of more than 20 DC police officers | WTOP
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"A Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington, D.C., police department says negotiations over payment have broken down, with it rejecting a $100,000 payment.
D.C. police told WTOP the cybercriminals have released personnel records of more than 20 officers"
D.C. police told WTOP the cybercriminals have released personnel records of more than 20 officers"
Ransomware gang releases personnel records of more than 20 DC police officers | WTOP
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Cybersecurity
Police
Washington
Russia
Posted >1 y ago
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SFC Michael Hasbun
Why? Would we expect to be held accountable when our hackers do the same thing abroad?
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Cpl Archie H.
SFC Michael Hasbun - Someones spy is a hero. To others well — what else can be said. For me whose lived for over 70 years in this mix I find this information technology we have access to morality becomes relative? For me this is dangerous to the glue that keep our society together. This glue is part of the Rule of Law. Destroy this and we live in a Mad Max world of chaos.
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SPC Kevin Ford
LTC (Join to see) If we can tie these groups to government sponsorship or support, we absolutely should.
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We knew Putin was fortifying his internet 21/2 years ago. What did The Loser do with ours?? Nothing.
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if there is nothing to hide, why even try to negotiate with these terrorists???? that being said, it's not like they are negotiating for someone who is being held hostage in a bank robbery. not going to solve the problem with a pizza or throwing money at it. if you pay them once, you can expect to pay them over and over
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
I agree that we should not pay them, but those affected have a very legitimate concerns as the hackers are releasing personal information from their background checks and other PII which could affect their lives.
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SrA John Monette
Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin - i understand that side completely. we need to unleash someone who can/will hunt them down and make them pay
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
SrA John Monette I assure you, we are looking for them. If found, they will be taken down.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
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