Hackers Publish Data Stolen From Israeli Insurance Agency Shirbit, Double Their Ransom Demand
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Hackers known as the Black Shadow published on Telegram channels a sample of data stolen from Israeli insurance agency Shirbit after the company refused to pay $1 million in ransom. The information published included thousands of photos of identity cards, medical documents, paystubs, checkbooks, and other personal customer information. The hackers have also doubled the ransom demanded from 50 bitcoins worth $1 million to 100 bitcoins. The hackers said if the ransom were not paid as of Sunday morning, they would begin selling the data to third parties. Shirbit issued a statement saying they would still not give in to the hackers’ demands. (The Times of Israel)
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