Ransomware Attack


Regulación

Les autorités russes affirment avoir démantelé le groupe de ransomware REvil à la Request des États-Unis

Le FSB a perquisitionné 25 résidences, saisissant environ 6,8 millions de dollars en diverses devises, y compris des crypto-monnaies.

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Finanzas

Le détaillant d'électronique MediaMarkt victime d'une demande de rançon de 50 millions de dollars en Bitcoin : rapport

Après l'attaque de dimanche, les assaillants avaient initialement demandé 240 millions de dollars.

The Ransomware Task Force report warned an international effort would be needed to properly combat a growing ransomware threat.

Finanzas

Près de 7 millions de dollars en Bitcoin détenus par l'attaquant de Colonial Pipeline sont en mouvement

Elliptic a lié cette activité au groupe de ransomware REvil, avec lequel DarkSide a des liens étroits, qui a été piraté et mis hors ligne par une opération menée par le gouvernement américain.

The DOJ tied a Latvian national for alleged participation in a cybercrime group.

Vídeos

FinCEN: Ransomware Payments in 2021 Already Dwarf Last Year’s Total

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.

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Finanzas

Europol coordonne l'arrestation d'un gang de rançongiciels en Ukraine et saisit 1,3 million de dollars en Crypto

L'opération a impliqué une grève organisée par des représentants de la gendarmerie nationale française, de la police nationale ukrainienne et du FBI, coordonnée par Europol et Interpol.

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US Sanctions Enforcer Blacklists a Crypto Exchange for First Time

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.

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US Treasury Department Clamping Down on Ransomware Attacks

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.

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Biden Administration Plans Cryptocurrency Sanctions to Combat Ransomware

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.

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Key Takeaways From Elliptic’s Case Study of Ransomware Attacks

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.

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Biden Administration Accuses Chinese Hackers of Conducting Ransomware, Cryptojacking Attacks

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.

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