The U.S. charged a Russian man of being a "central figure" in three ransomware operations, including one that hit Washington, D.C. police.

Detailed files about 22 D.C. police officers appeared on a leak site after negotiations for a payment allegedly broke down.

Files belonging to the city's police department appeared on a leak site affiliated with Babuk, a newer form of ransomware.

Researchers involved in the Washington D.C.-based study found that — at least locally — the cameras aren't helping to de-escalate tense situations.