Which brings me to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The vast majority of ransomware gangs demand payment via cryptocurrency, which they favor for its anonymity and the way it enables cross-border payments. Since global law enforcement authorities seem powerless to stop the crypto crime gangs, is it time to stop the crypto?
Source: As bitcoin soars, so do ransomware attacks. Is it time to ‘stop the madness?’ — bobsullivan.net