Read the full article; Ransomware gang threatens release of DC police records
RICHMOND, Va. (11 May 2021) — While under investigation for January 6 US Capital insurrection, DC Police are being blackmailed by the Babuk group, who said on its website late Monday that it would release “all the data” it stole from the Washington police department if it did not “raise the price” of an unspecified ransom.
A day after the initial threat was posted, the gang tried to spur payment by leaking personal information of some police officers taken from background checks, including details of officers’ past drug use, finances and — in at least one incident — of past sexual abuse.
The group posted screenshots of the data it held, including what look like disciplinary files of police officers.
