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Georgia Charges Iranians In Ransomware Attack On Atlanta

9:15pm December 05, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

U.S. Attorney Byung Pak says Faramarz Savandi and Mohammed Mansouri were behind the cyber extortion scheme that crippled many of the city's computer systems in March, causing millions in damages.

As of Monday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had said the city hadn't decided whether it will pay the cyberattackers.

Time Is Running Out For Atlanta In Ransomware Attack

6:55pm March 28, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The deadline to pay off the hackers who have crippled many of the city's online services is fast approaching. It's uncertain whether the city will pay to save its data; it may even be too late.