Cyber attack

Hey, Buddy. Could I borrow $300 in Bitcoins?

The irony emerges in the recent international cyber attacks. The attacks lock up your computer demanding a ransom, $300 in Bitcoins.

So, with your computer frozen, how do you buy Bitcoins and pay the ransom?

And, the attacks allegedly originate with the USA's stolen software. I don't see how. Capitalism shines at collecting the 'coin.'

Had to be Putin's left elbow in this one.