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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.

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.

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.

The Link Between Ransomware and Cryptocurrency

The Link Between Ransomware and Cryptocurrency

The sharp increase in ransomware attacks can be attributed to many reasons, from the low level of cyber hygiene of some enterprises to …

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 …

Three things to know about cryptocurrency and ransomware

Three things to know about cryptocurrency and ransomware

These ransomware attacks encrypt users’ files, making them inaccessible without a decryption key (or password), and cybercriminals often hold the data for …

Ransomware, Cryptocurrency and Cyber Defense

Ransomware, Cryptocurrency and Cyber Defense

Within just a few years, ransomware attacks have evolved into a sophisticated, highly targeted and profitable enterprise.

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 …

Are ransomware and cryptocurrencies intrinsically linked?

Are ransomware and cryptocurrencies intrinsically linked?

Criminals usually demand ransom payments in cryptocurrency, so would a ban on these digital payment systems stem the flow of attacks? By Claudia …

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 …