The hackers responsible for last week's attack on TalkTalk reportedly demanded a ransom of at least $75,000 in Bitcoin; if the amount was not paid, the hackers said that they would publish the personal details of customers online. The incident shows that Bitcoin continues to be the currency-of-choice for cybercriminals.
The hackers responsible for last week's attack on TalkTalk reportedly demanded a ransom of approximately £80,000 in Bitcoin; if the amount was not paid, the hackers said that they would publish the personal details of customers online. The incident shows that Bitcoin continues to be the currency-of-choice for cybercriminals.