Ransomware gang says it hacked the National Rifle Association
CBSN
A ransomware gang believed to operate out of Russia says it hacked the National Rifle Association, the most powerful gun-rights group in the United States.
The gang, which calls itself Grief, published a handful of what appear to be the NRA files on a so-called dark web site. The files, reviewed by The Associated Press, relate to grants the NRA has awarded. Ransomware gangs often post a victim's files publicly in hopes of spurring them to pay out a ransom.
The NRA did not immediately return a request for comment. But a person with direct knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity said the NRA has had problems with its email system this week — a potential sign of a ransomware attack.
