Hamilton says it didn't pay ransom to cyberattackers — but won't say how much was demanded
Hamilton's mayor says the city didn't pay the hackers behind a ransomware attack that has disrupted municipal services for weeks — but she and other city officials wouldn't share other details, like how much money was demanded and exactly how much data Hamilton is locked out of.
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Hamilton's mayor says the city didn't pay the hackers behind a ransomware attack that has disrupted municipal services for weeks — but she and other city officials wouldn't share other details, like how much money was demanded and exactly how much data Hamilton is locked out of.