A ransomware virus hacked the village computer.
The infamous strain of malicious software threatens to wipe out affected computers unless victims pay the hackers a ransom before a deadline.
The hackers demanded on average about $4,900 worth of bitcoin.
Source: https://www.databreaches.net/oh-hackers-try-to-hold-jefferson-computers-at-ransom/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/incorporated-village-of-port-jefferson
"id": "inc193311722",
"linkid": "incorporated-village-of-port-jefferson",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "06/2018",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of a geographical region"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Sector',
'name': 'Village',
'type': 'Government'}],
'description': 'A ransomware virus hacked the village computer. The infamous '
'strain of malicious software threatens to wipe out affected '
'computers unless victims pay the hackers a ransom before a '
'deadline. The hackers demanded on average about $4,900 worth '
'of bitcoin.',
'motivation': 'Financial Gain',
'ransomware': {'ransom_demanded': ['$4,900 worth of bitcoin']},
'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Village Computer',
'type': 'Ransomware'}