Ransomware Attack

[Humpty]

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Some Hotmail accounts have been compromised, with all mail and contacts erased. The only remaining message: a ransom note demanding payment for the return of the deleted data.

 

In the latest twist on the small-but-growing practice of electronic extortion, criminals have taken to holding hijacked Web e-mail accounts for ransom, a security company said.

 

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[Eldmannen]

That's very mean!

 

Never pay for what is yours. Never negotiate with people like that.