FBI move creates payment challenges for cybercriminals
Friday, June 11, 2021
The news has been met with widely differing views in the cybersecurity industry, ranging from all-out cheerleading to more considered opinions.
Ilia Kolochenko, Founder of ImmuniWeb, and a member of Europol Data Protection Experts Network said: “The $2.3 million is a drop in the ocean of ransomware, however, it sends a bold statement that the DoJ now has tolerance-zero for ransomware gangs. The seizure continues the previously announced efforts to combat surging ransomware, and is likely to be a first palpable step to deter cybercriminals.” Read Full Article
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