Ransomeware
Russian Cybercrime Gang Trickbot Sanctioned by US, UK
According to Chainalysis, Trickbot is the second-highest earning cybercrime group, and has extorted at least $724 million in crypto.

Crypto Unable to Shake Reputation as Ransomware Tool in Senate Hearing
A Senate Homeland Security hearing painted cryptocurrencies as the favorite payments for hackers.

Russian Authorities Say They’ve Dismantled REvil Ransomware Group at US Request
The FSB raided 25 residences, seizing approximately $6.8 million in various currencies including cryptocurrencies.

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