Will ransomware attacks force government institutions to HODL Bitcoin?

2019-9-28 15:05

Local governments in the US continue to be targeted by ransomware attacks. A number of states have been forced to pay a ransom to regain access to their systems. With the number and sophistication of ransomware attacks increasing, will government institutions be forced to stockpile Bitcoin as a hedge against bad actors?

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Crypto Clipboard Hijacker Malware is Tracking 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses

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Kaspersky Lab Releases Malicious Crypto Mining “CryptoJacking” Report

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FBI looks into 100+ Cyrpto-Related cases

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FBI Currently Investigating 130 Crypto-Related Cases

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly revealed that it is working on 130 cryptocurrency-related investigations, citing an increase in illegal activity facilitated by crypto payments. These cases “encompass crimes such as human trafficking, illicit drug sales, kidnapping and ransomware attacks.

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