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Hyundai Offices Evacuated After Bitcoin Ransom Threat In South Korea

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Hyundai Group offices in Seoul were evacuated on December 20, 2025, after a crypto-related ransom email threatened explosions unless 13 Bitcoin ($1.1 million) was paid. Authorities searched multiple buildings but found no explosives. The company refused to pay. Officials suspect the threat aimed to cause panic. Similar incidents have targeted Samsung, KT, Kakao, and Naver. Investigators are tracking the email’s origin and analyzing blockchain data. What is crypto? It’s the digital asset used in this case to demand payment.
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