Ransomware
EU Sanctions 'Stern,' Trickbot Ransomware Leader Tied to $300M
EU sanctions Vitaly Kovalev, aka 'Stern,' for leading Trickbot and Conti ransomware operations with over $300M in payments tied to his wallets.
Global Sting Dismantles $390M AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Operation
Authorities shut down AudiA6, a laundering service used by ransomware gangs to process $390M in illicit crypto funds, seizing domains and assets.
OFAC Crypto Sanctions Hit $100B+ in Illicit Flows Through 2025
Chainalysis tracker reveals OFAC has sanctioned exchanges processing billions in crypto crime, from Garantex to Huione Group's $4B laundering operation.
Chainalysis and FBI Collaborate to Freeze Ransom in Caesars Casino Cyberattack
Chainalysis tools aided the FBI in tracing and freezing millions from the Caesars Casino ransomware attack, highlighting blockchain's role in modern cybercrime enforcement.
Ransomware Payments Drop as Victim Resilience Increases in 2024
Ransomware payments saw a significant 35.82% year-over-year decline in 2024, driven by enhanced law enforcement and victim resilience, according to Chainalysis.
Cybercrime on the Rise: 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Report Highlights
Chainalysis reports a 20% drop in overall crypto crime in 2024, but stolen funds and ransomware incidents are surging.
UK's Operation Cronos Successfully Takes Down LockBit Ransomware Group
UK's Operation Cronos, in collaboration with international partners, successfully dismantled LockBit, the world’s most prolific ransomware ecosystem, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in cybersecurity.
Decline in Crypto Crime: Insights into 2024 Trends and Challenges
2024 sees a notable decline in crypto crimes, with hacking and scamming activities reduced. However, ransomware and darknet markets show resurgence, emphasizing the need for enhanced security and regulatory measures in the crypto industry.
CertiK Outlines Mobile Blockchain Security Threats and Countermeasures
CertiK discussed security challenges of blockchain technologies on mobile platforms, including malware, insecure wallet apps, and network vulnerabilities, and provided countermeasures like reputable security solutions and regular updates.
Unknown Sources Target Crypto Investors with Malicious Computer Programs
Since December 2022, MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware threats have been searching the Internet for unsuspecting cryptocurrency investors.