Data stolen from the British Library is being auctioned for bitcoin on the dark web
Private data stole n from the British Library in a recent ransomware attack is currently listed for sale on a dark web auction site for $750,000 in bitcoin . The data, which includes passport details and HMRC employment documents, was stole n in late October and is reportedly being used to blackmail the institution. According to The Register, the ransomware group behind the attack, Rhysida, has already received a starting bid of 20 bitcoin, worth roughly $745,000. The auction is set to end on November 27. TechCrunch also claims that Rhysida threatened to publish the data unless a ransom demand from the British Library was paid. However, the group apparently changed tack and has now listed the data through its auction . An ESET global cybersecurity advisor told The Register that Rhysida has likely “ not been paid the ransom ,” and “are now pushing out the next phase of the attack by threatening the release of data.” We’re continuing to experience a major t...