Ransomware Attack Disrupts Swedish Municipal Services

According to Foresight News, Swedish IT supplier Miljödata has been hit by a ransomware attack, affecting approximately 200 municipal departments, which account for about 80% of Sweden's 290 municipalities. The attack has rendered critical services such as HR, sick leave reporting, and work environment management systems inaccessible. The attackers have reportedly demanded a ransom of 1. 5 bitcoins, equivalent to around $168,000, to prevent the disclosure of potentially stolen sensitive data, including medical certificates, rehabilitation plans, and workplace injury information source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28968148889770?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS