Colonial hackers learn the hard way: bitcoin ransom collection has a catch

FBI’s digital car chase shows that cryptocurrency can also leave a trail

08 June 2021 - 20:09 By Tim Culpan

When kidnappers ask for a ransom, they’d be wise to have a plan to store the loot securely. Cybercriminals aren’t exempt...

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