Bitcoin Sabotage Lands Engineer in Prison
Daniel Rhyne sentenced to 32 months for extorting former employer with a $750,000 bitcoin demand after sabotaging computer systems. #Breaking #Legal
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Bitcoin Network Dismantled Ransomware Gangs
Law enforcement dismantled AudiA6, a crypto laundering network linked to ransomware, processing 10,333 BTC ($389M). Two administrators arrested in Georgia; U.S. seeks extradition. #Breaking #Legal @Chainalysis
Extradition: US Sends Hacker to Trial
Rostislav Panev, linked to @Lockbit_Ransomware, was extradited to the U.S. for coding and consulting for the group, receiving cryptocurrency payments (March 14). #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Cybersecurity Proposals Target Ransomware Payments Ban
The UK government has introduced proposals to combat ransomware, banning public sector entities like the NHS from making ransom payments to protect critical infrastructure. #Update #Legal NHS (-5) ↘