Hackers demand $6 million from Seattle airport operator

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after stealing sensitive documents during a cyberattack in August.

The cybercriminals, identified as the Rhysida ransomware gang, posted copies of eight stolen files on the dark web earlier this week.

Lance Lyttle, managing director of aviation for the Port of Seattle, said, "They poste