Separate attacks last week on Ireland’s Department of Health and Health Service Executive forced the shutdown of networks and services that still haven t been fully restored. Officials state the attack will cost tens of millions to repair, even though attackers were not successful in their attempt to encrypt systems on Ireland s DoH systems. Attackers reportedly asked for a $20 million ransom, which the HSE has said it will not pay. The Conti gang is known for asking exorbitantly large ransoms from public institutions.
Source: https://threatpost.com/conti-ransomware-fail-costly/166263/