A Russian national suspected of laundering ransomware payments in cryptocurrency on behalf of cybercriminals targeting hospitals has been extradited to the U.S. by the Netherlands.
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‘Cryptojacking’ rises 30% to record highs despite crypto slump: Report
Cryptojacking has become a lucrative choice for cybercriminals as many victims are unaware they have been compromised.
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DOJ Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments, Cryptocurrency From State-Sponsored North Korean Hackers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $500K in ransom payments and cryptocurrency from a state-sponsored North Korean group. “We are returning the stolen
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Insurance Company Sued for Refusing to Cover $7.5 Million Bitcoin Ransom Payment
A British jeweler has sued its insurance company for refusing to cover a bitcoin ransom payment of $7.5 million. The jeweler paid the hackers to
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Dutch University set to recover more than twice the paid BTC ransom in 2019
The university reluctantly paid €200,000 in Bitcoin in December 2019 to avoid losing critical research data and resources.
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Infamous North Korean hacker group identified as suspect for $100M Harmony attack
A new report suggests that a notorious North Korea-affiliated hacking group may be behind last week’s $100 million Harmony attack.
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