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Can Cybersecurity Professionals Agree there is a Benefit to Cryptocurrency?

6 Dec 2019 1 minute read 1 comment Matthew Rosenquist

I have been in quite the heated debate with my fellow cybersecurity professionals on LinkedIn regarding their perception that Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are only vehicles for cybercriminals.  Yes, cryptocurrency is becoming a favorite among ransomwa...

Kidnapped Aishat Ardo released after Parents Paid $15k, Bitcoin Ransom

16 Sep 2019 1 minute read 2 comments newshub

It had always been feared that cryptocurrency can be used to perpetrate crimes, money laundering, Terrorism, and kidnap issues. 2 of such cases had confirmed as abductors demand ransom from parents or relatives of Kidnapped victims to be paid in Bitc...

Bitcoin News 08/21/2019 by dobobs

21 Aug 2019 5 minute read 0 comments dobobs

Current Cryptocurrencies Price Chart [coin360.com] Bitcoin Price Back Under $10K Closer to ‘Ideal Buy Zone,’ Says Trader [cointelegraph.com] The latest drop below $10,000 level was one of the many that occurred over the past 30 days as Bitcoin was...

Do Not Pay Ransomware – A Lesson for Municipalities

20 Aug 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Remember how cybersecurity professionals were telling municipalities not to pay ransomware extortion as it would reinforce and embolden future attacks specifically against their sector?  Well, it appears that over 20 government agencies throughout T...

Deconstructing Ransomware Series

17 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Ransomware attacks are vicious, expensive, impactful, and becoming commonplace. So, let’s take a look at what Ransomware is, how attacks typically unfold, and what potential victims can do to improve their risk posture. Watch the full video here: ht...

Ransomware and the Ransom Problem

7 Feb 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Dr. Chase Cunningham (aka Dr Zero Trust) and I discuss the problem of ransomware and how the industry could potentially rid itself of this growing problem.