Ilya Lichtenstein, mastermind of the Bitfinex bitcoin heist, is back home after serving just a fraction of his sentence. Discover how a billion-dollar cybercrime turned into a media sensation and sparked debate over justice in the digital age.
Two American cybersecurity experts shocked the industry by pleading guilty to acting as ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliates, using their insider knowledge to orchestrate lucrative cyber extortion campaigns.
When JBS, the world’s largest meat supplier, was struck by a devastating ransomware attack, the fallout exposed hidden vulnerabilities in global supply chains and raised tough questions about cyber-extortion and food security.
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A 29-year-old Bangladeshi national stands accused of running a global fake ID empire, selling digital templates for U.S. passports and Social Security cards for cryptocurrency. U.S. authorities seized his websites after a Montana sting operation.
Global ransomware profits plunged in 2024 after police targeted top gangs like BlackCat and LockBit. Yet, the number of attacks remains high—and the cybercriminal economy keeps evolving.
A FinCEN report reveals ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1 billion from victims between 2022 and 2024, with law enforcement actions finally curbing the crime wave. Discover which industries were hit hardest and how cybercriminals operate.
New US Treasury data shows $4.5 billion paid in ransomware since 2013, with 2023 marking a record high. But falling payment rates hint that defenders are finally gaining ground.
Ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1 billion from businesses between 2022 and 2024, with 2023 marking an all-time high. Treasury data exposes the top groups, targets, and the ongoing struggle to combat cyber extortion.
US Treasury reports reveal ransomware payments have exceeded $4.5 billion, with 2023 setting a new annual record. Discover which sectors were hit hardest, which ransomware gangs profited most, and why Bitcoin and Tor are central to the cybercrime economy.
International police have dismantled Cryptomixer, a notorious Bitcoin mixing service used for laundering crime proceeds, in a major crackdown on crypto money laundering.