The ransomware group Babuk claimed credit for the attack, posting screenshots of the note that were flagged by cybersecurity researchers."We are aware of unauthorized access on our server. While we determine the full impact and continue to review activity, we have engaged the FBI to fully investigate this matter," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement to CNN on Monday night.
Little is known about the group behind the malicious software, but it appears to fit the mold of other ransomware attackers in that it primarily targets large, well-funded organizations, the paper said.Citing the group's online posts, McAfee said Babuk claims not to target hospitals, schools or companies with less than $4 million in revenue.
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