Bitcoin Ransomware Attack Hits Argentinian Government

Bitcoin Ransomware Attack Hits Argentinian Government
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2019-12-10 13:00

The Argentinian government has been hit with a Bitcoin ransomware attack. According to the latest information, the hacker demanded 50 BTC to withdraw the attack. For all the positive changes that cryptocurrencies have brought in the last few years, there are still those who would use them to harm others.

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