Hacker demands ransom from B.C. libraries after data breach

Libraries in B.C. have been targeted by a hacker who threatened to release user data if a ransom was not paid. The B.C. Libraries Co-operative said it was contacted by a hacker "attempting to extort payment" using private information taken from its servers. Continue reading at 'CBC'

[ CBC | 2024-05-03 18:55:02 UTC ]

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