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Ransomware
Crypto Isn’t the Cause of Ransomware. It Might Be the Cure
Stamping out cryptocurrency to stall ransomware attacks doesn’t make any sense, says a former U.S. Treasury official.
Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Committee's Crypto Hearing
As U.S. lawmakers become increasingly concerned about different aspects of the digital asset industry, Congress is continuing to hold hearings around cryptocurrencies. Marta Belcher, the Board Chair of the Filecoin Foundation and participant of Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee's hearing on cryptocurrencies' use cases, discusses her main takeaways from the hearing and why she's "not surprised" that it focused primarily on issues of ransomware and ESG.
What to Expect From Tuesday’s Crypto Hearings in DC
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from two crypto-focused hearings commencing Tuesday: the first by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee discussing the topic of “Cryptocurrencies: What are they good for?” and the second by the House Financial Service Committee on CBDCs.
Senate to Investigate Crypto’s Role in Cybercrime
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is adding another front in lawmakers’ crypto probe.
Biden Accuses Chinese State Actors of Ransomware, Cryptojacking Attacks
"Hackers with a history of working for the PRC Ministry of State Security (MSS) have engaged in ransomware attacks, cyber enabled extortion, crypto-jacking, and rank theft from victims around the world, all for financial gain," a White House press release said.
Anatomy of Ransomware Attack: Chat Support, a Discount and a Surcharge for Bitcoin
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic tracks a small business being contacted by REvil ransomware attackers demanding $50,000 in crypto for a decryption tool.
US State Department Offers to Pay for Cybercrime Tips With Crypto
It’s part of the White House’s new anti-ransomware push.
White House Plans Ransomware Task Force: Report
The task force that will examine ways of limiting cryptocurrency payments in ransomware attacks.
Don't Blame Bitcoin for Ransomware
Any organization that relies on computers may be vulnerable to digital extortion. But the threat isn’t always clear. Industry expert Marcus Hutchins weighs in.
