Ransomware

3 Officials of a Ukrainian Security Service are Involved in Kidnapping; Ransom Was Paid in Bitcoins
Oct 27, 2021 at 10:30
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3 Officials of a Ukrainian Security Service are Involved in Kidnapping; Ransom Was Paid in Bitcoins
Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) are suspected of kidnapping a foreign citizen to demand a ransom. To save himself from threats and torture, the man paid the kidnappers 7.5 Bitcoins.
Hackers Break into Tesla Surveillance System to Prove that Cameras Violate Human Privacy
Mar 11, 2021 at 15:10
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Hackers Break into Tesla Surveillance System to Prove that Cameras Violate Human Privacy
Hackers broke into hundreds of security-cameras belonging to carmaker Tesla Inc., to gain access to the data collected by Verkada Inc., to prove the pervasiveness of video surveillance, and also expose the vulnerability existing in the walls of cybersecurity of these systems.
5 Biggest Flaws of Cryptocurrency Industry in 2020
Jan 06, 2021 at 13:52
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5 Biggest Flaws of Cryptocurrency Industry in 2020
2020 was quite a controversial year for the cryptocurrency industry. It started with the bearish sentiment, triggering the collapse of the market. However, the second half of the year turned out to be positive for cryptocurrency, as COVID-related lockdown triggered a significant interest in it.
Binance Fails to Prevent Hackers from Laundering Stolen Cryptocurrency Funds
Aug 26, 2020 at 13:53
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Binance Fails to Prevent Hackers from Laundering Stolen Cryptocurrency Funds
Hackers use Binance cryptocurrency exchange to launder stolen money. As per the report by the federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a principal federal law enforcement agency, ransomware dubbed Ryuk has been used since its creation in 2018 to steal cryptocurrency worth $61 million.
The King for Thieves: Criminals Tend to Choose Monero Over Bitcoin
Jul 02, 2020 at 12:28
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The King for Thieves: Criminals Tend to Choose Monero Over Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency has been attracting illegal dealers since its very inception. Due to its anonymity and security, Bitcoin was widely used as a payment method on the darknet shadow markets. However, lately criminals started paying more attention to Monero as this cryptocurrency allows for an enhanced secrecy and disguise.
Is Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Still Used in Terror Financing?
Feb 24, 2020 at 09:40
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Is Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Still Used in Terror Financing?
Since the birth of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have been criticized for supporting illegal activities including terror operations, drug trading, human trafficking, money laundering, sex, frauds, monetizing ransomware, purchasing illicit products, and many others. People know how that accusation can damage the reputation and legal status of cryptocurrencies.
Travelex Attackers Are Demanding Over 741 Bitcoin Ransom
Jan 09, 2020 at 12:45
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Travelex Attackers Are Demanding Over 741 Bitcoin Ransom
The Travelex platform, active internationally for the exchange of currencies, has been hit by a heavy ransomware attack.
US City Riviera Beach Paid $600,000 in Bitcoin to Cyber Criminals
Jun 27, 2019 at 09:06
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US City Riviera Beach Paid $600,000 in Bitcoin to Cyber Criminals
The United States (US) City Riviera Beach, Florida, paid a ransom of around $600,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) to cyber criminals. The anonymous hackers took control of the city’s systems a few weeks back as part of a perturbing tendency striking a multitude number of administrative systems in the US. The attackers demanded the ransom to be paid in Bitcoin, the world’s oldest cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attacks Soars by Over 500%
May 13, 2019 at 12:47
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Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attacks Soars by Over 500%
The first quarter (Q1) of 2019 registered a high average Bitcoin (BTC) payout for ransomware attacks, according to statistics published by security researchers at Kaspersky Lab, and Coveware, a firm which helps victims payout. The number of users (victims) that met cryptocurrency ransomware in 2018 and Q1 of 2019 soared by over 500% and 90% respectively.
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