Overall Illicit Activity in Crypto Falls 20% Year-to-date: Chainalysis
Illicit activity involving cryptocurrency has declined so far this year, according to recent research from Chainalysis, but the news is
Illicit activity involving cryptocurrency has declined so far this year, according to recent research from Chainalysis, but the news is
Centralized exchanges are now prime targets, driving up stolen funds significantly wile ransomware attacks are on track to break records
Ransomeware crisis deepens as Akira drains millions from 250 companies.
OFAC flagged ten wallet addresses associated with the two LockBit affiliates.
Ransomware payments hit an all-time high in 2023, exceeding $1 billion.
Unlike scams, ransomware attacks are “agnostic to Bitcoin price actions,” says Cybercrime Research Lead Eric Jardin.
Anonymous callers placing fake bomb threats are trying to extort thousands of dollars in Bitcoin from employees of various retailers.
The hacker was allegedly involved with multiple ransomware strains that attacked police departments, hospitals, and the Colonial Pipeline.
The cybercrime group targeted infrastructure and persons of interest, encrypting their data and demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for decryption.
Chainalysis acknowledged that the "true totals" of ransomware attacks could be much higher but victims are becoming less reluctant to