Ransomware Group REvil Hacks 200 U.S. Companies, Demands $70M In Bitcoin As R...

Ransomware Group REvil Hacks 200 U.S. Companies, Demands $70M In Bitcoin As R...

REvil has reportedly pulled off the biggest ransomware attack in history. Deploying a vicious malware that has affected 200 companies in the United States. And over a million companies across the world. According to the group, they deployed a universal malware that has infected over a million network systems. REvil is now demanding $70 million […]


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