A Bomber In Germany Demands A 10 Million Euro Ransom In The Form Of Bitcoin

A German parcel bomber has demanded a 10 million euro ransom demand in the form of bitcoin. On December 8, 2017, the bomber sent a ransom message to a pharmacist near the Potsdam Christmas Market, through DHL, an international transport company.

Bitcoins, firecrackers and screws. The bomb, which has a QR code that protects it, made a strange sound when opened by the pharmacist. Fortunately, the bomb did not explode. However, the incident caused the entire Christmas market to be evacuated.

Police Intervention in the Incident

The German police team is looking into and investigating possible suspects in the incident. They think the bomb package was left at a packing station in Potsdam. They are reviewing possible suspects in Berlin and Brandenburg.

All police teams in Germany have already taken precautions, as a similar danger is expected in the near future. Police told the public to be vigilant and be wary of unknown packages. He warned that suspicious packages should not be opened and immediately handed over to the police.

Methods

Since there have been other incidents like this recently, blackmailers used Bitcoin as a form of payment. We see what they prefer. One of the most important recent events is the notorious WannaCry Ransomware that harmed Deutsche Bahn company.

This malware encrypted the data on the company’s computers, and they demanded a ransom between $300 and $600.

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