Ransomware Archive
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A newly published report reveals that about $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency had been obtained via illicit means in 2018
By satoshi
January 30, 2019
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By CCN.com: China’s sprawling bitcoin mining industry is being targeted by a terrifying new ransomware strain that is threatening the economy of the Sichuan river basin …
By satoshi
January 25, 2019
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Researchers argue that a recent spate of ransomware thought to have earned hackers $3.7 million in BTC came from Russian cybercriminals, not North Korean state-sponsored actors
By satoshi
January 14, 2019
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The U.S. Department of Treasury has sanctioned two Iranians allegedly involved in a Bitcoin ransomware scheme known as SamSam
By satoshi
November 28, 2018
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An organization representing indigenous tribes in Canada recently paid a ransom in bitcoin worth thousands of dollars in order to regain access to computer files that …
By satoshi
October 25, 2018
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It has not been smooth sailing for the Port of San Diego’s IT department this week following a cybersecurity breach. In a statement, the Port of …
By satoshi
September 29, 2018
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A town in the Ontario Province of Canada has decided to pay hackers the ransom they are demanding in bitcoin in order to get its computer …
By satoshi
September 12, 2018
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Unknown hackers have taken aim at the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America, demanding bitcoin in order to allow access to crucial files. According to Golfweek, an …
By satoshi
August 10, 2018
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The post First Bitcoin Cash Ransomware Makes It Impossible to Decrypt Files appeared first on CCN Ransomware extortionists have seemingly started using Bitcoin Cash (BCH) for …
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The post Tor Proxy Service Caught Diverting Ransomware Extortionists’ Bitcoin Payments appeared first on CCN Extorting bitcoin using ransomware is a profitable business. One Google report …
By satoshi
February 2, 2018
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The post Bitcoin Price Roller Coaster Makes Ransomware Cybercriminals Queasy appeared first on CCN Bitcoin has done what regulators haven’t been able to accomplish — getting cybercriminals …
By satoshi
January 18, 2018
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Ransomware has been on a rampage this year, and companies are responding by preemptively buying Bitcoin so they can unlock their data quickly if attacked. #NEWS
By satoshi
December 20, 2017
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The bomber sent a message to a pharmacy next to the Potsdam Christmas market through the global delivery company DHL to demand the Bitcoin ransom.
By satoshi
December 9, 2017
