GMO Internet Group Warns Users to Unplug Computers as Hackers Threaten Ransomware Attack

TLDR GMO Internet Group told users to back up data and unplug computers before noon Tuesday after a hacker threat. The attackers demanded about ¥8 billion ($51 million), and GMO said it will not pay. The breach reached trading accounts at more than 70 securities and foreign-exchange firms. Five FX margin-trading services were breached, and unauthorized trades were made. After the deadline, the hackers said they released information on one client. GMO Internet Group told account holders to back up their data and unplug their computers before noon on Tuesday. The warning came after a hacker group threatened to leak customer information and launch a ransomware attack. BREAKING: GMO warns users to UNPLUG their computers before "NOON TODAY" as hackers threaten to unleash ransomware secretly planted on customers' PCs.

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