Hackers sought $50,000 from US anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under what it says was a sting operation run by an undisclosed law enforcement agency. A spokesman said that no money had been paid.
Symantec target of extortion bid
Hackers sought $50,000 from US anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under…
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