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Chainalysis alerts rise in crypto hacks and ransom in 2024

DIGIT — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Cryptocurrency hackers have been returning to their roots to targeting centralized exchanges amid a spike in the Bitcoin price in 2024.

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Syrian Crypto Dealer Freed From Kidnappers Who Demanded Ransom of Over $1.1 Million

DIGIT — Mon, 08 May 2023 11:30:15 +0000

Spanish law enforcement recently nabbed three individuals who befriended and eventually kidnapped a Syrian cryptocurrency dealer. Following their arrest, the kidnappers, who were demanding a ransom of over $1.1 million, were found in possession of weapons and fake identity documents. Syrian Crypto Dealer’s Captors Were His Party Friends Spanish law enforcement recently freed a Syrian […]

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Joe Biden Directs US Intelligence to Investigate Ransomware Attack Against Florida IT Firm

DIGIT — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:30:57 +0000

Joe Biden wants to crackdown on ransomware according to statements he made on Friday, after hackers hijacked software from a Miami-based IT supplier called Kaseya. Hundreds of American businesses were affected by the breach as the attackers encrypted the files of some 200 clients. Biden said on Friday that he’s ordered an investigation into the […]

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