Ransomware

FBI dismantles Hive malware network, saves $130 million in ransom payments
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30 January, 2023

FBI dismantles Hive malware network, saves $130 million in ransom payments

The FBI gained access to the network months ago and has been giving decryption keys to Hive victims, before finally...
Ransomware revenues dip 40% as victims ‘refuse to pay’: Chainalysis
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25 January, 2023

Ransomware revenues dip 40% as victims ‘refuse to pay’: Chainalysis

The Chainalysis report says that a record 48% all cyber criminals now prefer centralized exchanges, shining a light on Binance...
Leveraging blockchain for cybersecurity—SmartLedger team talks to the Food Institute podcast
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25 January, 2023

Leveraging blockchain for cybersecurity—SmartLedger team talks to the Food Institute podcast

In a podcast, the team behind SmartLedger shed light on how blockchain technology can be of vital use in addressing...
US authorities dismantle ransomware-friendly Bitzlato exchange, arrest co-founder
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19 January, 2023

US authorities dismantle ransomware-friendly Bitzlato exchange, arrest co-founder

The DoJ’s complaint against Anatoly Legkodymov, a senior executive and major shareholder of Bitzlato, notes that it was founded in...
Bitcoin ZK Bounty Series: Part 1 — Pay for Decryption Key
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29 November, 2022

Bitcoin ZK Bounty Series: Part 1 — Pay for Decryption Key

Zero-Knowledge Bounties provide a solution to a Sudoku problem and the classic fair exchange problem, providing assurance that payment will...
FBI, 2 other US security agencies ramp up campaign vs ransomware with help from citizens
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10 September, 2022

FBI, 2 other US security agencies ramp up campaign vs ransomware with help from citizens

As cyberspace becomes increasingly vulnerable to attacks due to the proliferation of malware groups, security agencies rely on the public...
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