ransomware

The WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers in 2017. (Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
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)

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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)

Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
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

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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.
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CDCROP: The White House South Lawn, Washington DC, America (Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)
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)

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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.
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CDCROP: Department of Justice (Shutterstock)
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)

CDCROP: U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
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)

Department of Justice
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.
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Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager (Danny Nelson)
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)