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DoppelPaymer Ransomware hits Los Angeles County city, leaks files

The City of Torrance of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, California, has allegedly been attacked by the DoppelPaymer Ransomware, having unencrypted data stolen and devices encrypted. The attackers are demanding a 100 bitcoin ($689,147) ransom for a decryptor, to take down files that have been publicly leaked, and to not release more stolen files. This data includes city budget financials, various accounting documents, document scans, and an archive of documents belonging to the City Manager.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doppelpaymer-ransomware-hits-los-angeles-county-city-leaks-files/

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