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The municipality of Thessaloniki was targeted by Hackers with an ransomware attack

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Internal network files - such as name lists and payroll - were found ransomware attack at Municipality of Thessaloniki, in the early hours of Thursday.


ΟThe strangers sent emails to the services of the municipality, "drilling" in the files, while they allegedly asked for ransom to unlock them.

The municipal authority of Thessaloniki informed Cyber ​​Crime, from which -according to information- it is confirmed that it took place cyber attack aiming for ransom.

However, according to the same information, it is not confirmed that the ransom requested amounts to 20 million.



Ο Municipality of Thessaloniki she allegedly told her police officers Prosecution of Electronic Crime that it has a backup (backup) for its entire file and will not enter into a negotiation process.

Authorities are investigating the identity of the perpetrators of the cyber-attack, as well as the "hole" in the system, which was used by hackers to carry out the attack. ransomware.

Earlier, o Municipality of Thessaloniki He said in a statement that as soon as malware was detected in the information systems, the required protocols were activated, all competent authorities were notified and the prescribed legal actions were initiated.


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