This hacker group forces people to do good to get their data back
https://gizmodo.com/goodwill-hacker-ransomware-1848997732
A new strain of ransomware forces victims to complete a series of charitable tasks in order to retrieve their data. It combines the inconvenience of having your data stolen, plus instructions on how to retrieve said data by doing a number of good deeds. 😅😳
Basically, rather than asking for a ransom, the group directs their victims to perform three good deeds, record them and post them on social media.
The first task requires victims to provide clothing and blankets to people in need. Then, they must feed five kids under the age of 13 at a Dominos, KFC, or Pizza Hut, and take a selfie with the kids after their meal. Finally, the victims must pay someone’s hospital bill, as in go to a hospital, approach a patient, and contribute the maximum amount of the bill total. 😅
Wow! That third task though...could be a pretty hefty bill depending on the country! (The U.S. 😬😬)
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