Potentially sensitive information from the Washington, D.C.’s police department was allegedly breached by a ransomware attack from a group seeking a payout.
A group called Babuk claimed to be behind the attack. On a post made on its website, the group threatened to release information pulled from the department’s systems if they were not paid an undisclosed amount.
Screenshots of alleged arrest records and internal memos were posted on Babuk’s website and re-shared online. Sensitive information was not revealed.
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