Ransomware Blackmailers Rely on Cryptocurrencies

Companies that do not have working backups in the event of a ransomware attack have to buy their data free. In order to collect their victims without leaving any traces of treacherous financial transactions, the blackmailers today demand payment with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Monero. In order to deal with this form of crime sustainably, IT systems of potential victims must be hardened against attacks. On the other hand, the financing a…