Ransomware gang coughs up decryptor after realizing they hit the police (bleepingcomputer.com) 18 points by arkadiyt 4y ago ↗ HN
[–] DoctorOW 4y ago ↗ I wonder what the thought process is. Would the investigations be more targeted were the files to remain encrypted? I get the rationale that US Government agencies won't pay but giving a free decryptor to law enforcement seems bad for "business". [–] Snetry 4y ago ↗ On the other handIf the police is happy they have a smaller target on their back
[–] beavisel 4y ago ↗ It's crazy how these people position themselves like they're a legitimate business. They even have a support chat service - incredible!
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[ 3.1 ms ] story [ 20.1 ms ] threadIf the police is happy they have a smaller target on their back