Ransomware

Embargo Ransomware Tied to $34M Crypto Hits US Hospitals, Pharma

Embargo, a new Ransomware group, is responsible for over $34 million in crypto ransom payments since April 2024. The group has attacked vital sectors in...

DOJ Seeks Forfeiture of $2.3M Bitcoin From Chaos Ransomware Group

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking control of $2.3 million in Bitcoin connected to Ransomware crimes. The funds are linked to the recently identified...

UK to Ban Public Sector, Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Payments

The UK plans to ban public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from paying Ransomware demands. New rules would require mandatory reporting of ransomware incidents within...

LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims to Have Damaging FBI Intelligence in Letter to New Director

LockBit Ransomware group claims to possess critical information that could potentially compromise the FBI's organizational structure. The gang addressed an open letter to newly appointed...

Hackers threatened Costa Rica’s health system by demanding $5 billion in bitcoin

On Tuesday, Costa Rica's healthcare system was targeted by hackers known as "Hive Ransomware Group" who, after encrypting the social security agency's servers, demanded...

The Skyscraper That Turns Billions of Profits From Cryptocurrencies To Fiat Money

When online detectives spotted the millions of dollars paid by U.S. companies, hospitals, and city governments to online extortionists as ransom (ransomware), they made...

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North Carolina legalizes CFTC-regulated prediction markets

North Carolina has enacted a law recognizing the CFTC's exclusive authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, breaking...

EU extends chat control, exempts encryption until 2028

The European Parliament passed legislation allowing voluntary scanning of messages for child sexual abuse material until 2028.Lawmakers approved an...

Taurus Joins The Hashgraph Association’s Global Membership Program

Schwyz, Switzerland  July 9th: Taurus, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider for banks and regulated financial institutions, has joined The...