Sources: the recent ransomware attack against Sinclair is linked to Russian group Evil Corp., which changed names to avoid 2019 US sanctions
- Evil Corp. said to change names to avoid 2019 U.S. sanctions — Broadcaster hit with new ransomware strain called Macaw Tweets: @williamturton , @caseynewton , @williamturton , @williamturton , an...
In an SEC filing, Sinclair confirms it suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its channels on Sunday; Sinclair initially blamed technical issues
Sinclair formally confirmed the ransomware attack a day after this initial report in SEC documents. Original reporting below. Source: Business Wire .
Disney sells its 80% stake in YES Network to Amazon, the Yankees, and Sinclair, valuing the network that airs the NY Yankees and other local sports at ~$3.5B
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Sinclair bought Circa assets for $800K in August, plans to hire 70 journalists, relaunch in spring 2016
Fresh useful insights … Mike Brown / International Business Times : Circa News Is Returning: Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquires Site For $800,000 Alex Heath / Tech Insider : One of the iPhone's first g...