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Ransomware Thugs Extort Indiana County for Over $130,000 in Bitcoin
Days after the U. S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution opposing the payment of ransoms by cities following a ransomware attack La Porte County’s government has done the opposite after its files were encrypted. дальше »
2019-7-13 12:55 | |
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Trump Blasts Bitcoin For Illicit Use As NY College Is Hit With $2M Ransomware
Last night, the TV personality, businessman, president of the “free world,” Donald Trump took to twitter to blast Bitcoin, Facebook’s Libra, and the entire asset class of cryptocurrencies. The outspoken United States president said that the asset class is “highly volatile,” “unregulated,” “based on thin air,” and “can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and. дальше »
2019-7-13 23:00 | |
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Hackers Demand $2 Million In Bitcoin After Hacking Monroe College, Few Students Praise System Downtime
Ransomware is not a new technological concept, but it is a big problem in the cryptocurrency industry in the last few years. Rather than directly taking over an exchange, these hackers go after unrelated companies, demanding to be paid out in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:31 | |
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NYC Students Rejoice as Hackers Extort College for $2 Million in Bitcoin
Hackers have successfully breached the network of the New York City-based Monroe College, demanding $2 million in Bitcoin to restore the institution's encrypted data following a carefully-orchestrated ransomware attack. дальше »
2019-7-13 18:36 | |
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Georgia Court System Attacked By Ransomware As Demand For Bitcoin Increases In Cryptojacking Era
Ransomware is one of the most annoying cyber threats that companies and the public system have faced in this decade. After disrupting the government of Baltimore, a ransomware attack has made its next victim: the court system of Georgia. дальше »
2019-7-4 00:28 | |
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Florida Man Fired After Lake City Suffers Massive Ransomware Attack
A city in Florida paid out around $460,000 in a bitcoin ransom scheme, about a week after another Florida city paid around $600,000. Lake City’s IT Director Brian Hawkins has been fired as a result of the breach, which shut down the city’s critical digital infrastructure. дальше »
2019-7-3 00:50 | |
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Florida town victim to ransomware attack, pays $490,000 Bitcoin ransom
Lake City, a small town in northern Florida, paid almost $500,000 in Bitcoin to hackers following a ransomware attack on the city’s computer systems. This is the second time in two weeks a Florida town has been a victim of a ransomware attack, bringing the total ransomware payment in the state to over $1 million. дальше »
2019-6-29 09:59 | |
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Florida Town Lake City Bites the Bitcoin Ransomware Dust; Pays $500,000 in BTC to Hackers
Since Bitcoin launched about a decade ago and eventually became popular, many cybercriminals have pitched their tents with the number one coin and other cryptocurrencies as the preferred way to receive ransoms for their various nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-6-27 19:16 | |
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Ransomware: Another U.S. City Pays Hackers Over $500k in Bitcoin
The leaders of Lake City, a city of less than 70,000 people, located in central north Florida’s Columbia County, have paid the sum of 42 bitcoin (about $523k at press time ) to the hackers who orchestrated the catastrophic ransomware attack that totally crippled the area’s online processes two weeks ago, according to a ZDNetRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-27 05:00 | |
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Florida Town Pays Bitcoin Ransom As Ransomware Continues To Haunt Local Governments
Officials in Lake City, Florida, paid $500,000 worth of bitcoin to hackers who had brought down the city's computer system for two weeks. Lake City is the second Florida town in as many weeks to pay a bitcoin ransom as a result of a ransomware attack. дальше »
2019-6-27 22:16 | |
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Bitcoin ransomers claim second victory as Florida town pays $500,000
A second town in Florida has paid over $500,000 in Bitcoin to hackers following a ransomware attack. Officials in Lake City paid the hackers after their computer systems were down for two weeks. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:13 | |
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Florida’s Riviera Beach Authorities Set to Pay Hackers over $650,000 in Bitcoin
Riviera Beach, a tiny city of roughly 35,000 people located just north of West Palm Beach in Miami, Florida, has been crippled by a deadly ransomware attack and the leaders of the city have agreed to cough out a whopping 65 bitcoin (over $650,000 at press time) to regain their files, according to a NewRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-23 21:00 | |
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Florida City Officials Approve $600,000 Ransomware Payment of 65 Bitcoins
By CCN Markets: Hackers who paralyzed Florida’s Riviera Beach City’s IT infrastructure are about to laugh all the way to the bank. This is after the Riviera Beach City Council voted to authorize the city’s insurer to meet the ransom demands of the hackers who planted ransomware in the city’s computer systems. дальше »
2019-6-21 18:29 | |
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Ransomware Stems From Governments, But Bitcoin Gets The Blame
When hackers paralyzed the city of Baltimore with a ransomware attack last month, the focus became not the theft itself, but a $76,000 Bitcoin ransom. NSA Passes Ransomware Buck According to a recent report from The New York Times, a ransomware attack in Baltimore, Maryland in May was empowered by the use of a stolen National Security Agency (NSA) cyberweapon. дальше »
2019-6-9 19:01 | |
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Baltimore didn’t pay Bitcoin ransom so hackers leaked sensitive data on Twitter
Officials investigating the Bitcoin-fueled ransomware attack that hit Baltimore City last month believe the hackers have leaked government documents on Twitter. A Twitter account claiming to be owned by the hackers appears to have been used to leak the sensitive documents, The Baltimore Sun reports. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:36 | |
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NSA Denies Leaked Hacker Tool Was Used to Create Bitcoin Ransomware
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has denied that any of its hacking tools were used by cybercriminals to propagate an attack on Baltimore’s government systems. The attack has… The post NSA Denies Leaked Hacker Tool Was Used to Create Bitcoin Ransomware appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-6-3 19:10 | |
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Hackers Seeding Ransomware via Bitcoin and Ether Giveaways
While the entire cryptospace is busy celebrating the return of the “bulls,” bad actors have formulated a new scheme aimed at stealing victims’ cryptos and injecting ransomware into their systems. These hackers are now using several websites to push their fake bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) giveaway programs, according to a Bleeping Computer report onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-28 13:00 | |
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PSA: Stay away from this ‘Bitcoin Collector’ app – it’s malware
Have you come across a new “Bitcoin Collector” program promising up to $45 worth of free cryptocurrency each day? It might sound enticing, but best to stay away: the app is a virus designed to infect your system with ransomware or password-stealing malware. дальше »
2019-5-27 13:30 | |
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Baltimore Struggles to Tackle Ransomware Attack as Hackers Demand $10,000 per Day
The entire United States’ city of Baltimore is heading through what can be termed as a communication network blackout. Zero Hedge report published May 23, 2019, stated that the hackers who conducted the ransomware attack to crumple the city’s communication are now demanding $10,000 dollar worth of bitcoin per day. дальше »
2019-5-25 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware Siege: Google Disables Baltimore’s Gmail During $100,000 Standoff
By CCN: The city of Baltimore has suffered a blow in its bid to keep operations running amidst a bitcoin ransom attack that has crippled critical services. Per The Baltimore Sun, city officials had created Gmail accounts in the wake of ransomware attackers demanding $100,000 in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:28 | |
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We Negotiate With Hackers: When Ransomware Isn't Worth It
A ProPublica investigation revealed that two ransomware companies claiming to use high-tech means to recover victims' data instead paid bitcoin ransoms to the hackers. Customers don't know they're paying extra. дальше »
2019-5-17 21:03 | |
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Baltimore City’s Government System’s Bitcoin Ransomware Extortion Attack Enters 8th Day
Over a week after a cyberattack halted Baltimore’s computer networks, city officials declared Wednesday they can’t prognosticate when its overall system will be up and running and continued to give only the broadest outlines of the problem. дальше »
2019-5-16 20:22 | |
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Baltimore Ransomware Siege Enters Second Week of Bitcoin Extortion Attack
By CCN: Most of the Baltimore City’s government systems have been locked down since May 7th as a result of the “Robbinhood” ransomware attack. The successful crypto locking has forced the city to go “manual” in most aspects of its daily business and has affected several areas of life. дальше »
2019-5-16 08:27 | |
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ProPublica Study Discovers Most Hackers Get Paid Off in Bitcoin for Ransomware Demands (Up 89% in 2019)
ProPublica reveals 89% increase from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 in average ransomware payouts. Many recovery companies choose to pay out the hackers, though others still attempt to decrypt the data without paying. дальше »
2019-5-16 05:29 | |
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Hackers Exploit Confluence Vulnerability to Plant Crypto Mining Malware
As bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets keep growing in value and use case, cyberpunks are also upping their game with each passing day, formulating new ways of enriching themselves with ‘dirty crypto. дальше »
2019-5-13 17:00 | |
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Google Research, Universities Release ‘Tracking Ransomware End-To-End’ Bitcoin Attacks Report
Google Research Shows Ransomware Criminals Cash Out $16 Million From Bitcoin Exchange According to a recently released report and research conducted by Google and leading US universities, $16 million were cashed out by criminals from the defunct Bitcoin exchange BTC-e. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:31 | |
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Ransomware Crooks Cashed Out $16 Million from Defunct Bitcoin Exchange: Google Research
By CCN: In the two years leading up to 2018, a spate of ransomware attacks were analyzed in a report by a team of researchers hailing mostly from leading U. S. universities and Google. Results showed a conservative estimate of total funds stolen to be $16 million, with bitcoin providing a way for malicious actors to take payment from anywhere in the world. дальше »
2019-5-9 11:50 | |
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Bitcoin Hackers Take Tactics to a New Level, Threatening Sextortion for Crypto Payments
Hackers in the cryptocurrency world are willing to go to great lengths to get their funds, especially when hidden attacks are not their preference. There have been many ransomware attacks, but recent actions against a small Kansas town are taking a much more personal approach. дальше »
2019-4-24 02:31 | |
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Report: Ransom Amounts Following Cyberattacks Rose by 90% in Q1 of 2019
A report published by Coveware, a company that assists ransomware victims in facilitating cryptocurrency ransom payments, claims that ransom amounts requested following cyber attacks increased by 90% in Q1 of 2019 as compared to Q4 of 2018. дальше »
2019-4-23 13:09 | |
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PayPal Wins Patent for Ransomware Detection Solution
Global payment processing platform PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that can help with the timely detection and reduction of ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are a form of malware that takes over the victim's computer, locks up the files therein and demands a ransom before the files can be accessed again — often to be paid in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:17 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrency ransomware payments up 90%, thanks to Ryuk
Ransomware attacks are still doing the rounds and one in particular appears to be gaining pace. Cryptocurrency payments made to ransomware attackers increased nearly 90 percent in Q1 2019 over the previous quarter, according to ransomware support firm Coveware’s latest report. дальше »
2019-4-18 16:00 | |
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The Average Bitcoin Ransomware Payment has Risen to $12,762
In the cryptocurrency world, it would appear most of the discussions pertaining to ransomware have quieted down. Not because the industry is no longer lucrative, but simply because such attacks have seemingly become so common it isn’t necessarily newsworthy anymore. дальше »
2019-4-18 11:08 | |
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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Dutch Bitcoin Ransom DDoS Hacker Gets No Additional Jail Time
Netherlands seems to be the place to operate elaborate Bitcoin ransom schemes from. A man who extorted over $150,000 from several online services by DdoSing them and submitting a ransom request pleaded guilty last month and admitted wrongdoing. дальше »
2019-3-19 02:00 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware Cripples Boston Legal System for Two Weeks
Boston public defenders suffered a ransomware attack some weeks back but have chosen not to send the bitcoin demanded by the attacker. Instead, they decided to use back-ups to restore services. The Committee oversees public defenders in Boston. дальше »
2019-3-15 20:33 | |
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Chinese Government Officials Targeted With Ransomware, North Korea Suspected
A statement issued by the People’s Government of Yiling District, Yichang has revealed that Chinese officials have been the target of a ransomware email attack in recent days. Also Read: Late Quadrigacx CEO Used Personal Funds to Fulfill Withdrawals Chinese Government Officials Face Ransomware Attack A statement issued by a Chinese provincial government website has […] The post Chinese Government Officials Targeted With Ransomware, North Korea Suspected appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-15 03:15 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange WEX/BTC-e tied to Bitcoin ransomware hackers, report
Big four accountancy group PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has issued a special bulletin connecting the Iranian nationals behind notorious SamSam ransomware and the incredibly infamous cryptocurrency exchange WEX (formerly BTC-e). дальше »
2019-3-4 20:20 | |
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Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
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Crypto Goes Beyond Speculation, the 8 Most Common Crypto Transaction Types
While speculative investments remain the most popular type of crypto transaction, it is far from being the only type. The world of crypto transactions also includes legal purchases, ransomware, money laundering, Darknet transactions, and more. дальше »
2019-1-27 16:04 | |
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This Crypto Ransomware is Targeting Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Rigs in China
Bitcoin (BTC) miners in China are in a bind after a ransomware by the name of ‘hAnt’ has been targeting specific mining rigs such as the Bitmain’s Antminer S9, T9 and L3. The ransomware has also found its way into Avalon rigs. дальше »
2019-1-27 14:26 | |
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New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom
According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine. дальше »
2019-1-24 21:37 | |
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New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom By Threat of Overheating
According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine. дальше »
2019-1-25 21:37 | |
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ZDNet Report on Ryuk ‘TrickBot’ Email Trojan Ransomware Shows Its Russian, Nets Nearly $4 Million in Bitcoin
According to Hard Fork, research from cybersecurity analysis teams at McAfee Labs and Crowdstrike point to the infamous Ryuk ransomware hacking as being Russian in origin, and not North Korean as originally was thought. дальше »
2019-1-15 23:59 | |
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Ryuk ransomware earns hackers $3.7M in Bitcoin over 5 months
A squad of cybersecurity firms have tracked a ransomware threat spreading across the internet known as Ryuk, which has collected over 705 BTC in just five months, estimated to be worth the equivalent of $3. дальше »
2019-1-14 14:13 | |
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