Ransomware Attack

Политика

Сотрудники ФСБ провели обыски в 25 жилых домах, изъяв около 6,8 млн долларов в различных валютах, включая криптовалюты.

Автор Cheyenne Ligon18 янв. 2022 г.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the U.S. government’s financial crimes watchdog, said payments tied to ransomware attacks in 2021 are already exceeding 2020′s total, with more than $590 million in the first half of this year outstripping a 2020 total of $416 million. "The Hash" team discusses the latest development in the bitcoin narrative about criminal activity in crypto.

15 окт. 2021 г.

The U.S. Treasury Department added Russia-based crypto exchange Suex.io to its list of specially designated nationals (SDNs) for its alleged role in facilitating cryptocurrency transactions for ransomware attackers. Labeled a “specially designated national,” Suex.io is in a category with suspected terrorists.

21 сент. 2021 г.

The U.S. government plans to issue guidance and impose sanctions to clamp down on ransomware attacks. The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to announce the actions this week, focusing on payments. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential impact on the bitcoin narrative and the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and what they're continuing to watch from Capitol Hill.

20 сент. 2021 г.

The Biden administration is planning an array of actions to mitigate ransomware attacks, focusing on payments. This week, the U.S. Treasury Department plans to unveil sanctions and guidance to tackle cryptocurrency payments made to phone companies that have been victims of ransomware attacks. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect.

20 сент. 2021 г.

A new study of a ransomware attack by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reveals the dialogue between the attacker and the victim, including live chat support, a negotiated discount, and a surcharge for paying in bitcoin. “The Hash” team examines the details outlined by Elliptic, sharing cybersecurity tips on how to prevent being hacked.

19 июл. 2021 г.

U.S. President Joe Biden is accusing the Chinese government of supporting cyberattacks, including ransomware, cryptojacking, digital extortion, and theft. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the allegations as the White House ramps up its anti-ransomware efforts. Plus, his take on the U.S. Presidential Advisory Group's meeting on stablecoins Monday.

19 июл. 2021 г.

CoinDesk's Nihilesh De reacts to the U.S. State Department offering to pay up to $10 million in crypto for tips on cybercrime, including ransomware. "[This] is actually a first for the federal government," De said, noting the State Department has never provided crypto as a reward. Plus, Binance halting the trading of their stock tokens.

16 июл. 2021 г.

The White House is creating a new task force to investigate and tackle ransomware, including cryptocurrency payments, Politico reported Wednesday, but is it just a big PR stunt? "[The White House] is just diverting attention from the fact that they're trying to regain control of the money supply," host Naomi Brockwell said. "They can do it by smearing bitcoin, as they always have done, with the criminal brush."

15 июл. 2021 г.

Recent cyberattacks have prompted calls for regulation, and President Joe Biden is facing increased pressure to present a national strategy to counteract the effects of ransomware. Will there be collateral damage for bitcoin? "The Hash" panel discusses the negative repercussions around cryptocurrency ransomware presents for the industry.

7 июл. 2021 г.