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[Swedish Municipal Services Hit by Ransomware Attack, Hackers Demand 1.5 BTC] Swedish IT provider Miljödata suffered a ransomware attack, with hackers demanding 1.5 BTC (approximately $170,000) to prevent the release of sensitive information. The company’s services cover about 80% of Sweden's municipal authorities, affecting around 200 municipal and regional services, including institutions such as Örebro University and Lund University. Sweden's Minister of Civil Defense has called for strengthened cybersecurity measures and plans to advance related legislation.