REvil Ransomware Attackers Demand $50 Million from Acer
REvil Ransomware Attackers Demand $50 Million from Acer
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Taiwanese computer giant Acer Computer has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack where the threat actors are demanding the largest known ransom to date, $50,000,000, the gang announced on their website.
The attackers released some Acer files that seem legitimate. They also offered a 20% discount if Acer made the payment by this past Wednesday. (Lawrence Abrams / Bleeping Computer)
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