The420 reports:
A lethal cyber attack has rocked the revered British Library, leaving its IT systems crippled for weeks. The brazen ransomware gang, known as the Rhysida group, has claimed responsibility for the attack, demanding a hefty sum of 20 Bitcoin, equivalent to approximately £602,500, for the return of stolen sensitive data, including employee passport scans and financial records.
The perpetrators, via the dark web, have flaunted censored glimpses of the acquired data, showcasing passport photos and HMRC records. Shockingly, the group intends to auction this sensitive information to the highest bidder, further escalating the gravity of the breach.
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