Ransomware
The World Is Watching: Can WannaCry's Creators Cash Out Their Bitcoin Ransom?
Bitcoins amassed by those behind the huge malware attack are being watched by the authorities. Can they retrieve the funds and not get caught?
DC Blockchain Advocates Seek Distance From Bitcoin Amid Ransomware Wave
Blockchain advocates are trying to recast the narrative surrounding bitcoin as recent upticks in ransomware trouble Capitol Hill.
UK's National Health Service Hit in Global Ransomware Wave
Multiple outlets are reporting a wave of ransomware attacks affecting the UK’s National Health Service as well as other firms throughout the world.
To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain
Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.
2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris
2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.
Ransomware Concerns Prompt UK Businesses to Buy Bitcoins, Survey Finds
A number of IT companies in the UK are stocking up on bitcoins in the event of a ransomware infection, according to a recent survey.
Why Bitcoin’s Bad Reputation is in the Eye of the Beholder
In this opinion piece, a bitcoin industry founder seeks to unpack the digital currency's lingering reputation issues.
Report: CryptoWall Creators Earned $325 Million in Bitcoin Ransoms
A new report looks at the CryptoWall ransomware and its components in an attempt to analyze its success.
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.
London Police Warns of Bitcoin Ransom Scam
A British cybersecurity watchdog has issued a warning about new bitcoin ransomware attacks disguised as messages from several UK government agencies.
