DC Police confirms cyberattack after ransomware gang leaks data

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The Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that they suffered a cyberattack after the Babuk ransomware gang leaked screenshots of stolen data.

The Metropolitan Police Department, also known as the DC Police or MPD, is the primary law enforcement agency for Washington, DC, the US capital.

In a statement to BleepingComputer, the DC Police stated that they are aware of a breached server and that the FBI is investigating the matter.

"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." - Metropolitan Police Department.

DC Police confirms cyberattack after ransomware gang leaks data

The Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that they suffered a cyberattack after the Babuk ransomware gang leaked screenshots of stolen data.

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[The_King]

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of the District of Columbia has become the latest high-profile government agency to fall victim to a ransomware attack.

The Babuk Locker gang claimed in a post on the dark web that they had compromised the DC Police's networks and stolen 250 GB of unencrypted files. Screenshots shared by the group, and seen by The Hacker News, include various folders containing what appears to be investigation reports, arrests, disciplinary actions, and other intelligence briefings.

Also called the DC Police, the MPD is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia in the U.S.
The ransomware gang has given the department three days to heed to their ransom demand or risk leaking sensitive files that could expose police informants to criminal gangs.

Hackers Threaten to Leak D.C. Police Informants' Info If Ransom Is Not Paid

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of the District of Columbia become latest high-profile government agency to fall victim to ransomware attack.

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Hackers Threaten to Leak D.C. Police Informants' Info If Ransom Is Not Paid

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of the District of Columbia become latest high-profile government agency to fall victim to ransomware attack.

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Late last month, the group said it had hacked into the network of the city’s police department and threatened to leak the identities of confidential informants unless an unspecified ransom was paid. Experts said such a release could endanger the lives of the informants.

A day after the initial threat was posted, the gang tried to spur payment by leaking personal information of some police officers taken from background checks, including details of officers’ past drug use, finances and – in at least one incident – of past sexual abuse..."

Russian-speaking cyber gang threatens release of Washington police data

Babuk group that stole records says it will release ‘all the data’ unless police offer more money

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