Last Updated on May 11, 2023 by Paganoto
Paying Cyber Extortion Demands in Cryptocurrency – Marsh
Paying Cyber Extortion Demands in Cryptocurrency – Marsh
When it comes to ransomware, a clear understanding of bitcoin is essential for cyber incident response planning.
Article: What is… Crypto-ransomware | F-Secure
Article: What is… Crypto-ransomware | F-Secure
Crypto-ransomware is a type of harmful program that encrypts files stored on a computer or mobile device in order to extort money.
How Bitcoin Has Fueled Ransomware Attacks – NPR
How Bitcoin Has Fueled Ransomware Attacks – NPR
If you’re planning a multi-million dollar ransomware attack, there’s really only one way to collect – with cryptocurrency. It’s fast.
HSGAC Majority Cryptocurrency Ransomware Report.pdf
HSGAC Majority Cryptocurrency Ransomware Report.pdf
To better understand this growing threat, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Chairman of the. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee …52 pages
The Wild World of Crypto Ransomware Payments – FEI
The Wild World of Crypto Ransomware Payments – FEI
Threat actors want to remain unidentified, and obtaining a bitcoin wallet address requires no personally identifiable information. They use …
As Ransomware Payments Continue to Grow, So Too Does …
As Ransomware Payments Continue to Grow, So Too Does …
In our last Crypto Crime Report, we deemed 2020 the “Year of Ransomware” due to the huge growth in cryptocurrency extorted in ransomware attacks …
Cryptocurrency and Cryptocurrency Malware FAQs
Cryptocurrency and Cryptocurrency Malware FAQs
The first decentralized cryptocurrency, bitcoin, sparked the creation of other cryptocurrencies. As cryptocurrencies became popular, threat actors have …
Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency …
Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency …
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million.
How cryptocurrencies enable attackers and defenders
How cryptocurrencies enable attackers and defenders
A rise in the popularity of cryptocurrency-based crime, doubled with a lack of regulation, has paved the way for cybercriminals to extort …
How Cryptocurrency Gave Birth to the Ransomware Epidemic
How Cryptocurrency Gave Birth to the Ransomware Epidemic
Ransomware gangs are targeting everyone from large and small businesses and government agencies to hospitals and schools.
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