January 29, 2023 6:56 pm
cryptoassets.png

Landmark lawsuit sees bitcoin from ransomware attack frozen

Landmark lawsuit sees bitcoin from ransomware attack frozen

A ransom payout of nearly £1 million in bitcoin lodged with Bitfinex has been frozen by the UK High Court in what is deemed a landmark case for the status of crypto assets.

Hackers Demand $70 Million In Biggest Ransomware Attack On Record


Cybersecurity teams are working feverishly to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.

U.S. Recovers $2.3 Million in Bitcoin Paid in the Colonial Pipeline Ransom


The FBI strikes back. Working with Silicon Valley tech companies to recover millions of dollars in ransomware taken after a crippling attack shut down a pipeline that delivers fuel to nearly half of the east coast. Scott Budman reports.

How hackers use ransomware to scam money from people


Hackers target large companies and people with large sums of money primarily.

More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l
Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI

Stay connected:
9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news
Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/
Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/
Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email

9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.

FBI seizes criminal proceeds from bitcoin wallet following Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack


The Dept. of Justice made the announcement Monday.