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Bitcoin
Bitcoin.org Hit With DDoS Attack, Bitcoin Demanded as Ransom
Bitcoin.org is being hit with an "absolutely massive" distributed denial of service attack, according to the site's pseudonymous operator.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jul 6, 2021 at 12:35 a.m. UTC
Jul 6, 2021
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Ransomware
Ransom and Legal Tender: Bitcoin's Diverging Paths on the Global Stage
This week, “Opinionated” co-hosts Ben Schiller, Anna Baydakova and Danny Nelson address two recent and opposing news pieces: the ransomware attacks and El Salvador’s decision...
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By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
Jun 12, 2021 at 3:53 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2021
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Markets
Tether
Tether Allegedly Received Ransom Note Demanding 500 BTC
“While we believe this is a pretty sad attempt at a shakedown, we take it seriously," the company tweeted.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Feb 28, 2021 at 7:54 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2021
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Ransom
Monero Breaks 2-Year High Amid Rising Concerns Over Online Ransom
Monero's price broke its two-year high Tuesday amid rising concerns over cyber ransom.
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By Muyao Shen
Dec 15, 2020 at 7:42 p.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2020
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Japan
Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom
Japanese gaming giant Capcom’s networks have reportedly come under attack, with criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom in exchange for not leaking confidential company informati...
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By Sandali Handagama
Nov 11, 2020 at 1:30 a.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2020
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Malware
Bitcoin Ransomware That Infiltrated 100 US Enterprises Spreads to China
Bounties demanded by the Ryuk hackers reach upwards of $5 million to be paid in bitcoin, according to the FBI.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jul 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2019
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Crime
US Government Issues Advice Over Bitcoin Bomb Threat Emails
The U.S. government has confirmed the existence of bomb threat emails that demand bitcoin from organizations and suggested steps to take.
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By Yogita Khatri
Dec 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 14, 2018
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Crime
Someone Tried to Extort 52 Bitcoins From Trump Advisor Jared Kushner Last Year
Jared Kushner, a senior aide to US President Donald Trump, revealed that the extortionist threatened to release information on Trump's tax returns.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2017
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FBI: Malware Victims Should Pay Bitcoin Ransoms
Victims of malware, such as bitcoin ransomware Cryptolocker, should pay off the perpetrators, an FBI agent has advised.
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By Grace Caffyn
Oct 26, 2015 at 12:46 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2015
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