Argentina Government Suffers $4 Million Ransomware Attack – BeInCrypto
The Netwalker ransomware group demanded $4 million. As part of the government response, these agencies closed border crossings for hours.
The attack came via a virus that left ransom notes on agency computers. The program attached itself to Microsoft Windows and Office files and then hid in network folders.
Those responsible for the attack first demanded $2 million dollars. When the immigration agency refused to pay, they upped their ask to $4 million, payable in bitcoin.
The Argentine Ministry of Public Finance described how several tech support calls alerted them to the crime:
