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Bitcoin Ransom Triggers Hyundai Evacuation

Hyundai Buildings in Seoul Evacuated Over Bitcoin Ransom Bomb Threat

  • Two Hyundai buildings in Seoul were evacuated following a bomb threat demanding Bitcoin.
  • The anonymous caller requested a ransom of approximately $1.1 million, equivalent to 13 Bitcoin.
  • Special forces searched the premises and found no explosives.
  • This incident is part of a series of bomb threats targeting South Korean firms this week.

A recent bomb threat against Hyundai buildings in Seoul demanded a ransom in Bitcoin, highlighting ongoing security challenges faced by South Korean companies this week.

Despite the evacuation and search by special forces, no explosives were discovered, underscoring the need for vigilance amid rising threats linked to cryptocurrency demands. Source

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