A group known as REvil has been pulling off ransomware attacks on businesses and government entities across the U.S., including in Texas. Ransomware is a kind of malware that is used to lock users out of computer data until they pay a ransom. In 2019, REvil (also referred to as Sodinokibi) stole files from 22 Texas municipalities, hoping to get millions of dollars in ransom. Texas cities never coughed up the cash, but REvil kept pulling off attacks around the world. But recently, the U.S. Department of Justice announced two foreign nationals have been charged for their involvement in deploying REvil ransomware attacks. The feds also seized $6.1 million allegedly traceable to ransom payments. The Dallas and Jackson FBI field offices have lead the investigation. In this episode, I talk to Dan Cogdell, a partner with the law firm JonesWalker, who specializes in white-color criminal defense, to put the REvil indictments in perspective. I also talk about a recent ransomware attack that affected city of Dallas employees, and read the headlines from stories I've had published in the last week. For more on these stories, visit DallasObserver.com. This episode is an audio adaptation of reporting I've done for the Dallas Observer. It is recorded and produced by me. REvil Ransomware Attacks Targeted 22 Texas Cities. Now, Two Men Have Been Charged. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/feds-charge-two-allegedly-involved-in-revil-ransomware-attacks-12777965 Ransomware Attack Affects More Than 2,400 City of Dallas Employees https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/ransomware-attack-affects-2411-city-of-dallas-employees-13038485 Protest Photographer Is Suing Dallas Police and City Over Injury Caused by 'Less-Lethal' Round https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/warrant-obtained-for-dpd-officer-over-actions-during-dallas-george-floyd-protests-13056327 Dallas First Responders Sue the City Over Pay Dispute https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-first-responders-sue-city-over-pay-13063269 Dallas Observer print edition: https://voice-media-group.dcatalog.com/v/Dallas-Observer-flipbook-12-23-21/?page=1
A group known as REvil has been pulling off ransomware attacks on businesses and government entities across the U.S., including in Texas. Ransomware is a kind of malware that is used to lock users out of computer data until they pay a ransom.
In 2019, REvil (also referred to as Sodinokibi) stole files from 22 Texas municipalities, hoping to get millions of dollars in ransom. Texas cities never coughed up the cash, but REvil kept pulling off attacks around the world.
But recently, the U.S. Department of Justice announced two foreign nationals have been charged for their involvement in deploying REvil ransomware attacks. The feds also seized $6.1 million allegedly traceable to ransom payments. The Dallas and Jackson FBI field offices have lead the investigation.
In this episode, I talk to Dan Cogdell, a partner with the law firm JonesWalker, who specializes in white-color criminal defense, to put the REvil indictments in perspective. I also talk about a recent ransomware attack that affected city of Dallas employees, and read the headlines from stories I've had published in the last week.
For more on these stories, visit DallasObserver.com.
This episode is an audio adaptation of reporting I've done for the Dallas Observer. It is recorded and produced by me.
REvil Ransomware Attacks Targeted 22 Texas Cities. Now, Two Men Have Been Charged.
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/feds-charge-two-allegedly-involved-in-revil-ransomware-attacks-12777965
Ransomware Attack Affects More Than 2,400 City of Dallas Employees
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/ransomware-attack-affects-2411-city-of-dallas-employees-13038485
Protest Photographer Is Suing Dallas Police and City Over Injury Caused by 'Less-Lethal' Round
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/warrant-obtained-for-dpd-officer-over-actions-during-dallas-george-floyd-protests-13056327
Dallas First Responders Sue the City Over Pay Dispute
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-first-responders-sue-city-over-pay-13063269
Dallas Observer print edition:
https://voice-media-group.dcatalog.com/v/Dallas-Observer-flipbook-12-23-21/?page=1