'Citizens of Indonesia, we apologise': Hackers offer to release keys following national ransomware attack
The hackers behind a major cyber attack on the Indonesian government issue a surprise apology and offer to release the stolen data.


PDNS Decryption Key Offered, But Hackers Threaten Kominfo Data Release on Denial
The Brain Cipher ransomware group followed through on their promise to provide the decryption key for PDNS to the Kominfo Ministry.
Keep in mind that these are professionals. It's naïve to think hackers would give up $12 million voluntarily after putting in so much work, resources, and effort. This sounds like a bedtime story for children for happy ending. There's likely something happening behind the scenes that hasn't been disclosed.
If asked, the hackers have nothing to lose by apologizing in public if it means they could still get the money.