In all probability a amount of 2 Bitcoins was paid to the hackers.

It was just that computer and specific files, not the entire system, Harden said.

This is not the first time hackers have targeted a government agency.

Hackers encrypt Midlothian Police DataBase with Cryptoware and get paid to decrypt it

The payment included bank fees and surcharges.

Police officials initially tried a wire transfer through Bank of America, Harden said, but couldnt.

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