The FBI may have access to a lot more BTC in hacking group’s addresses.
US officials recover $2.3M in crypto from Colonial Pipeline ransom
Government officials did not specify the exact method used to seize the funds from the ransomware group.
Don’t blame crypto for ransomware
Hackers will keep hacking as long as organizations are vulnerable — crypto is not an exception.
Darknet’s JokerStash Retiring After Making Over $1B Through Illicit Transactions
Crypto sleuthing firm Elliptic says one of the world’s most prolific cybercriminals is going out on its own terms.
Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom
Japanese gaming giant Capcom’s networks have reportedly come under attack, with criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom in exchange for not leaking confidential company information to the public.
Argentine Telecom Hackers Demanded $7.5 Million in Crypto as Ransom
Argentina’s leading telecommunications company fought off a cyberattack on Saturday where hackers demanded a hefty ransom in monero to release keys that would allow infected computers back into the system.
Twitter Breach Reactions: Security Professionals Offer an Early Assessment
OpSec pros had a wide array of opinions on Wednesday’s Twitter breach, but they all agreed the fault did not lie with each hacked account’s owner.
Everything We Know About the Bitcoin Scam Rocking Twitter’s Most Prominent Accounts
Twitter’s thin veil of security went into full meltdown at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday. Within hours, even Barack Obama’s account was compromised.
Grant Thornton Affiliate Taps CipherTrace to Better Track Cryptos Used in Cybercrimes
Catallaxy, an affiliate of Grant Thornton, is tapping CipherTrace to better track cryptocurrencies that might have been used for illicit purposes.
Grant Thornton Affiliate Taps CipherTrace to Better Track Cryptos Used in Cybercrimes
Catallaxy, an affiliate of Grant Thornton, is tapping CipherTrace to better track cryptocurrencies that might have been used for illicit purposes.
New Ransomware Tactic: Pay Us or the World Sees Your Keys
A new malware technique makes a company’s files public if it refuses to pay ransom.
Alleged ‘Dark Overlord’ Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US
A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacking group that stole data from several Missouri companies and demanded ransom paid in bitcoin.
There’s a New Way to Get Your Stolen Crypto Back
There’s as much as $10 billion in stolen crypto out there. A joint venture from Coinfirm and Kroll looks to help people get their funds back.
Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat than Ransomware, Says Report
Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.
International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime
Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.
Trump Administration Working on ‘Comprehensive Strategy’ for Crypto
A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a “comprehensive strategy” around cryptocurrencies.