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Israel shaken by data leak after ransomware attack at Shirbit insurance company

Israeli insurance giant Shirbit has been hacked by hackers demanding a US $3.8 million ransom. The insurance company has refused to pay the 200 bitcoin ransom. Israeli government reportedly reconsidering relationship with insurance firm following security breach. Insurance clients advised to consider obtaining new identity cards and driving licenses due to the risk of identity theft after the hackers released a third wave of stolen data this past weekend. Leaked data has included scans of identity cards, marriage certificates, and financial and medical documents. Insurance firm Shirbit said it will not give in to this kind of terrorism”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/israel-shaken-by-data-leak-after-ransomware-attack-at-shirbit-insurance-company/

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