Russian man charged over ransomware attacks, including against D.C. police
The U.S. charged a Russian man of being a "central figure" in three ransomware operations, including one that hit Washington, D.C. police.
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Ransomware actors publish personnel files of D.C. police officers
Detailed files about 22 D.C. police officers appeared on a leak site after negotiations for a payment allegedly broke down.
Ransomware gang publishes files stolen from D.C. police department
Files belonging to the city's police department appeared on a leak site affiliated with Babuk, a newer form of ransomware.
Police body-worn camera study finds absence of ‘civilizing effect’
Researchers involved in the Washington D.C.-based study found that — at least locally — the cameras aren't helping to de-escalate tense situations.