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tptacek
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The Ransomware Problem Is a Bitcoin Problem
As the article points out, it's the only way to reliably transfer the 7 figure sums that make large-scale ransomware attacks workable.
beaned
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Maybe the problem is the internet. Without that, critical infrastructure would not be susceptible to cyberattack.
tptacek
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We successfully attacked critical infrastructure before it was connected to the Internet, so perhaps the problem is simply telecommunications. I think it's cryptocurrency, though.
tinus_hn
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Sorry but before cryptocurrency there also were hostage that were freed on payment of millions. For that kind of money life does find a way.
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