The United States wants to pay up to $ 15 million for information about a Russian hacker group. Conti is the system behind many ransomware attacks.
According to the US FBI, more than 1,000 people have been affected by condiments. The total will be at least $ 150 million (!).
The Ministry of External Affairs is late on them Website They know what information they are looking for. For example, those who have accurate information about the identities or whereabouts of key soldiers in cybercriminals will receive $ 10 million.
Golden tips for arrest can fetch up to $ 5 million.
“By presenting this award, the United States demonstrates its commitment to protecting potential ransomware victims around the world from being exploited by cybercriminals.” The net price should be written on the government website.
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According to Chainalysis, Conti was the most successful ransomware attacker in the world last year. Using their ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, they have more $ 180 million in cryptocurrencies Extortion money was extorted from the victims. So this figure is higher than the FBI’s estimate.
Bitcoin is a popular way to make money in Kandy. You are not harassed by intermediaries and victims can pay directly. However, Bitcoin does not make you vulnerable. When the US government follows you, you can not be safe anywhere.
At the same time, it’s a war you have seen since the advent of the Internet: fraudsters are becoming more and more efficient, and those who implement it need to come up with a solution.