UK’s biggest forensic services provider has paid a ransom to attackers who crypto-locked its systems with ransomware. Eurofins provides DNA testing, toxicology analysis, testing of firearms as well as digital computer forensics for many British police forces. Officials warn that the outbreak has led to delays in police investigations and court cases and that the full effect remains unknown. Experts warn of criminals becoming emboldened by the payment of ransom payments as more organizations fail to invest in proper defenses and then pay attackers for a decryption key.”]
Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/report-uks-largest-forensics-firm-pays-ransom-to-attacker-a-12730