UK forensics giant Eurofins Scientific reportedly paid ransom to the attackers behind a “highly sophisticated” ransomware infection that hit the organization last month. The National Crime Agency said it’s up to victims whether they pay up or not in a ransomware attack. The company handles computer forensics, DNA testing, toxicology analysis, and firearms testing for UK police departments. It’s not known how much ransom was paid, but the NCA told the BBC it was up to the victims whether to pay up.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/uk-forensics-firm-paid-ransom-in-cyberattack