A group of hackers has attempted to sell personal data taken from Maryland’s transit agency for around $3.4 million in Bitcoin
The group, known as Rhysida Ransomware, has listed the stolen information on a dark web marketplace. They are offering the data to just one buyer and are giving them one week to make the purchase.
According to a report by Dark Web Daily, the files are likely to contain private details, including birth dates, Social Security numbers, addresses, and other identifying information.
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Maryland’s Department of Transportation has confirmed that data tied to the Maryland Transit Administration was accessed without permission. They are still investigating the situation, but have already asked employees and users to take steps to protect their accounts.
These steps include creating new passwords, updating software, and turning on two-factor authentication.
Rhysida has been linked to cyberattacks since at least 2023. According to a bulletin from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the group often targets public services, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and IT companies.
Their usual approach involves threatening to release stolen data unless the victim pays a ransom in Bitcoin.
The hackers’ offer to sell the data to a single buyer suggests they are trying to make a quick and quiet deal. However, experts warned that even if the sale occurs privately, the data could still be leaked or resold later.
Recently, a group based in Thailand was caught running a large-scale scam that stole over $15 million from hundreds of South Koreans. How? Read the full story.
