BBC Reporter Targeted by Ransomware Gang with Million-Dollar Bribery Attempt: Inside the Cybersecurity Investigation

Sep 30, 2025 12:03 pm CST

A BBC cybersecurity correspondent was approached by the notorious Medusa ransomware gang with a lucrative offer to compromise the broadcaster's systems. The hackers promised "life-changing" money—up to 25% of a potential million-dollar ransom—in exchange for access to BBC networks. This rare glimpse into criminal recruitment tactics reveals how cybercriminals target insiders and the sophisticated methods they employ, including MFA bombing and secure communication channels, to breach even prestigious organizations.