Ransomware

No prison time for Ryuk ransomware gang broker after guilty plea
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19 April, 2023

No prison time for Ryuk ransomware gang broker after guilty plea

Denis Dubnikov assisted the Ryuk ransomware gang in laundering over $400,000 worth of illicit funds using his OTC services based...
Australia weighs banning ransomware payments amid hike in attacks
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14 April, 2023

Australia weighs banning ransomware payments amid hike in attacks

Australia is considering a proposal to ban ransomware payments which some experts claim would disincentivize the hackers in the wake...
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...