At the same time, the number of malicious programs attackers have been using to encrypt…
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White House Convenes Summit for Stopping the Spread of Ransomware
by adminSignificantly, the CRI also has committed to “take joint steps to stop ransomware actors from…
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US Treasury sanctions Iran-based ransomware group and associated Bitcoin addresses
by adminThe United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control has added 10 individuals, 2…
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US Treasury Blacklists Several More Bitcoin Addresses Allegedly Tied to Iran Ransomware Attacks
by adminThe sanctioning came as U.S. government officials charged three individuals with hacking-related crimes. Alongside Mansour…
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Crypto Unable to Shake Reputation as Ransomware Tool in Senate Hearing
by admin“These malign actors almost exclusively demand cryptocurrencies when extorting large sums of money, because they…
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Ransomware Gang Extorted 725 BTC in One Attack, On-Chain Sleuths Find
by adminThe infamous Conti ring’s internal messages, leaked in February, served as a jumping-off point for…
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Monero crypto of choice as ransomware ‘double extortion’ attacks increase 500%
by adminA new report by blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace highlights the growing role that privacy-focused cryptocurrencies…
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Russian Authorities Say They’ve Dismantled REvil Ransomware Group at US Request
by adminThe Federal Security Service (FSB) raided 25 residences tied to REvil, seizing approximately $6.8 million…
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‘Tis the Season of Ransomware Indictments, Feat. Chainalysis’ Gurvais Grigg
by adminThis week, “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller, Anna Baydakova and Danny Nelson are talking to Gurvais…
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Electronics Retailer MediaMarkt Hit by Ransomware Demand for $50M Bitcoin Payment: Report
by adminThe attack by the Hive ransomware group encrypted MediaMarkt’s servers, causing the retailer to shut…
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Biden Administration Sanctions Crypto Exchange Chatex Over Ransomware Allegations
by adminIt is the second time that the U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a crypto exchange.…
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