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County Government Reportedly Paid $1 Million to Cyber Extortion Group

The alleged victim, believed to be a small Ohio county, reportedly paid the extortion group to prevent the public release of sensitive stolen data.

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The alleged victim, believed to be a small Ohio county, reportedly paid the extortion group to prevent the public release of sensitive stolen data.

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County Government Reportedly Paid $1 Million to Cyber Extortion Group

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