Rhysida, the new ransomware gang behind British Library cyber-attack

Gang thought to be from Russia or CIS has attacked companies and institutions in several countries

A new name was added to the cyber-rogues’ gallery of ransomware gangs this week after a criminal group called Rhysida claimed responsibility for an attack on the British Library.

The library confirmed that personal data stolen in a cyber-attack last month has appeared for sale online.

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