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The WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers in 2017. (Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
Technology
Russia
Ransomware Gang Conti Has Re-Surfaced and Now Operates as Three Groups: TRM Labs
The sanctioned hacking group with Russian origins is now operating as Black Basta, BlackByte and Karakurt, blockchain intel firm says in a new report.
The WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers in 2017. (Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
By Anna Baydakova
Feb 23, 2023 at 12:51 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2023
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CDCROP: Department of Justice (Shutterstock)
Policy
Regulations
Alleged Crypto Money Launderer Tied to Ransomware Attacks Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
Denis Dubnikov was arrested in the Netherlands and extradited to the U.S. last year.
CDCROP: Department of Justice (Shutterstock)
By Nikhilesh De
Feb 7, 2023 at 4:26 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2023
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Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
Business
Chainalysis
Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise but Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis
Victims appear to have become less willing to pay, according to a new report.
Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
By Anna Baydakova
Jan 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 19, 2023
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(Clint Patterson/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
Ransomware
Ransomware Payouts Declined in 2022: Crystal Blockchain
Victims of ransomware attacks paid hackers 4.5 times less in crypto in 2022 than in 2021, according to a new report.
(Clint Patterson/Unsplash)
By Anna Baydakova
Dec 22, 2022 at 10:42 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2022
Ransomware
CDCROP: The White House South Lawn, Washington DC, America (Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)
Policy
White house
White House Convenes Summit for Stopping the Spread of Ransomware
Among other moves, President Biden’s office plans to share information with partners about crypto wallets used for laundering extorted funds.
CDCROP: The White House South Lawn, Washington DC, America (Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)
By Nelson Wang
Nov 1, 2022 at 10:14 p.m. UTC
Nov 1, 2022
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(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
US Treasury Blacklists Several More Bitcoin Addresses Allegedly Tied to Iran Ransomware Attacks
The sanctions watchdog agency added several bitcoin addresses allegedly used in ransomware attacks to its blacklist.
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh DeDanny Nelson
Sep 14, 2022 at 3:08 p.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2022
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CDCROP: Department of Justice (Shutterstock)
Business
Department of justice
US Extradites Alleged Crypto Money Launderer From Netherlands
Denis Mihaqlovic Dubnikov is scheduled to face a five-day jury trial beginning on Oct. 4
CDCROP: Department of Justice (Shutterstock)
By Amitoj Singh
Aug 18, 2022 at 7:36 a.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2022
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CDCROP: U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Policy
Regulations
US Rep. Josh Gottheimer Proposes $3M Boost to Treasury’s Crypto Crime-Fighting Unit
The amendment would increase funding to the Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence for blockchain analysis tools, training and investigative support.
CDCROP: U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Jul 25, 2022 at 8:36 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2022
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Department of Justice
Policy
North korea
US Justice Department Seizes $500K in Ransom Payments and Crypto From North Korean Hackers
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the FBI has identified a new type of ransomware used by the state-sponsored hackers.
Department of Justice
By Elizabeth Napolitano
Jul 19, 2022 at 3:36 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2022
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Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager (Danny Nelson)
Policy
Chainalysis
Chainalysis Launches 24/7 Hotline for Crypto Crime Victims
Ransomware actors raked in all-time high of $731 million in crypto payments in 2021, and 2022 is on track to be another record year for crypto-enabled cyber crime.
Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager (Danny Nelson)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Jun 22, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2022
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