If that’s true and they do intend on shredding their copy on sale, what stops GitHub from buying it back themselves? (through a proxy, obv)
Nothing, this is one of the most common types of ransomware going on right now, exfiltration only extortion.
I probably wouldn't believe that "shredding". Also there will be legal consequences I think?
Nothing, this is one of the most common types of ransomware going on right now, exfiltration only extortion.