Bitcoin Ransom news and trends

Cybercrime’s Biggest Deterrent: Old People
News // February 20, 2016

There was a popular Internet scam going around the Web about five years ago that preyed on middle-aged and older people in particular. The individuals would get an email or text from a panicked loved one — usually a child or grandchild — that had...

Bitcoin’s Hospital Hack, FTC’s Bitcoin Scammer Crackdown
Bitcoin // February 19, 2016

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38 Percent Of Local Governments Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

June 25, 2018
New research shows that 38 percent of public-sector entities will suffer a ransomware attack this year, up from 31 percent last year and 13 percent in 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]