S'pore law firm Shook Lin & Bok hit by cyber attack; allegedly paid S$1.89mil in bitcoin as ransom


SINGAPORE: Singapore law firm Shook Lin & Bok was hit by a ransomware attack in April, and the incident is now under investigation by the local authorities.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokesman for the firm said the incident was discovered on April 9, and the firm immediately engaged a cyber-security team.

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