Travelex 'negotiating' with Sodinokibi ransomware group threatening to release or sell personal data

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Travelex reportedly negotiating $6m ransom as group threaten to release personal data Travelex claims hasn't been compromised…..

Travelex's systems remain down today as the company reportedly negotiates with the Sodinokibi ransomware group behind the attack. The group is threatening to release personal data that Travelex con...

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