Michigan Radio

Tiny Michigan radio station was targeted in a ransomware attack that ruined its computer files.

The hackers locked down his computer remotely and then demanded $500 in bitcoins.

Michigan, refused to pay after that they ruined about 4,000 music files, business files, and everything.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/paris-fox-news-lawsuit-halibut-by-catch-easter-island-statue-snow-sculptor-and-more-1.2940902/tiny-michigan-radio-station-hacked-with-ransomware-twice-in-two-weeks-1.2940903

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/michigan-radio

"id": "mic225123622",
"linkid": "michigan-radio",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "01/2015",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Media',
                        'location': 'Michigan',
                        'name': 'Tiny Michigan Radio Station',
                        'type': 'Radio Station'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Remote Lockdown',
 'description': 'Tiny Michigan radio station was targeted in a ransomware '
                'attack that ruined its computer files. The hackers locked '
                'down his computer remotely and then demanded $500 in '
                'bitcoins. Michigan refused to pay after that they ruined '
                'about 4,000 music files, business files, and everything.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['4,000 music files',
                                 'business files',
                                 'everything'],
            'systems_affected': ['Computer Files']},
 'motivation': 'Financial Gain',
 'ransomware': {'ransom_demanded': '$500', 'ransom_paid': 'Not Paid'},
 'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Tiny Michigan Radio Station',
 'type': 'Ransomware'}