Checkout.com targeted by criminal extortion attempt; cloud storage accessed but live payments unaffected; ransom donation made to universities for cybercrime research

Checkout.com experienced a criminal extortion attempt where hackers accessed an inherited third-party cloud storage system, although live payment processing remained unaffected. The company has pledged to donate the ransom amount to universities supporting cybercrime research. #Checkout #Cyberextortion

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Checkout.com targeted by criminal extortion attempt; cloud storage accessed but live payments unaffected; ransom donation made to universities for cybercrime research

The Guanajuato State Attorney General’s Office was targeted by a ransomware attack attributed to the Tekir APT hacking group, compromising its systems and exposing sensitive information. The attackers demanded a ransom to prevent the leak of stolen data, prompting the institution to respond with containment measures. #TekirAPT #GuanajuatoAttorneyGeneral’sOffice

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