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Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling

Security Affairs

Indeed, while anonymity provides privacy and security for transactions, it can also be exploited by criminals for illicit activities, such as money laundering , drug trafficking, illegal arms sales, and terrorist financing. Compromised websites and malware are often at the root of these types of attacks.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 203 – News of the week

Security Affairs

70000 Pakistani banks cards with PINs go on sale on the dark web. B0r0nt0K ransomware demands $75,000 ransom to the victims. CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019. Ransomware, Trojan and Miner together against PIK-Group. Cyber Defense Magazine – March 2019 has arrived. Enjoy it! [SI-LAB]