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What is BlackCat ransomware in crypto?

[Nov 3, 2024 11:00 AM] BlackCat ransomware is known for its advanced techniques and is often associated with programs that enable cybercriminals to launch attacks.

Crypto On/Off Ramp Discloses Breach, Says 1.14% of Users Affected

[Oct 22, 2024 6:30 AM] Transak, a cryptocurrency on/off-ramp service, confirmed on Oct. 21 that experienced a data breach affecting 1.14% of its users. A ransomware group claimed to have obtained sensitive data but Transak confirmed only limited information was accessed…

Seattle Airport Hit by $6M Bitcoin Ransom Demand After Cyberattack

[Sep 20, 2024 6:30 AM] Hackers have targeted Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a ransomware attack, demanding 100 bitcoins to buy the data back. Although the airport managed to fend off most of the damage, the attackers encrypted some data and posted stolen files…

FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware

[Jul 27, 2024 3:30 AM] A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for…

2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware Case

[Jul 20, 2024 2:30 PM] Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty in Newark federal court regarding their participation in the Lockbit ransomware organization, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on Thursday. Russian citizen Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail…

US Sanctions Lockbit Leader in Ransomware Crackdown

[May 8, 2024 12:19 AM] On May 7, the U.S. announced sanctions against Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a key figure in the Lockbit ransomware group. The U.S., alongside international allies including the UK and Australia, has taken coordinated measures to curb the activities…

Ukraine, US Shut Down 9 Cryptocurrency Exchanges

[May 4, 2023 1:30 AM] Supported by U.S. law enforcement, police in Ukraine have disrupted a network of crypto exchange services suspected of laundering criminal proceeds. The platforms were allegedly processing dirty money obtained from ransomware attacks and various…