Jefferson Frank

A ransomware virus found its way onto a village computer late last month.

The malicious software threatens to wipe out affected computers unless victims pay the hackers a ransom before a deadline.

The hackers in these cases demanded, on average, about $4,900 worth of bitcoin, the digital currency often used to keep illegal transactions anonymous.

Source: https://www.starbeacon.com/news/local_news/hackers-try-to-hold-jefferson-computers-at-ransom/article_e6bd8192-1bdc-53ae-90a1-712beacef22a.html

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/jefferson-frank

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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "06/2018",
"severity": "75",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

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