Opportunistic hackers delete files from Iomega network drives, demand Bitcoin ransom

2019-7-30 12:04

Nefarious hackers are wiping files on publicly accessible storage devices and leaving just a Bitcoin ransom note behind. According to users on the BleepingComputer forums, files on their Lenovo Iomega NAS (network attached storage) devices are allegedly being deleted or hidden.

The attackers are demanding Bitcoin in exchange for the safe return of victims’ files. After the attack, victims are finding their NAS drives empty, except for a text file with the name “YOUR FILES ARE SAFE!!!” One of the ransom notes outlines the attackers’ demand of 0. 03 Bitcoin ($280). In this instance, attackers give the victim a deadline of…

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