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Ransom

A ransom is a payment demanded in exchange for releasing hostages, data or access to systems. In crypto news the term is tied to ransomware, extortion and scams where attackers request payment in digital assets. Read the latest news about Ransom on Cointelegraph. A ransom is a payment demanded in exchange for releasing hostages, data or access to systems. In crypto news the term is tied to ransomware, extortion and scams where attackers request payment in digital assets. Read the latest news about Ransom on Cointelegraph. A ransom is a payment demanded in exchange for releasing hostages, data or access to systems. In crypto news the term is tied to ransomware, extortion and scams where attackers request payment in digital assets. Read the latest news about Ransom on Cointelegraph.

UK sentences 2 hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme

Zoltan VardaiJul 17, 2026

Teen ‘Scattered Spider’ suspect extradited to US over $8M crypto ransom

Jul 3, 2026

French minister says new measures are coming after crypto kidnappings

Apr 16, 2026

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Ransomware attacks surge 50% in 2025, ransom payments decline

Feb 27, 2026

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Revolut confirms ex-employee threatened to leak KYC data for crypto ransom

Feb 23, 2026

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Criminals are ‘vibe hacking’ with AI at unprecedented levels: Anthropic

Aug 28, 2025

Brayden Lindrea

Ransom: All latest articles

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Embargo ransomware group moved $34M in crypto since April: TRM Labs

TRM Labs says the Embargo ransomware group has moved over $34 million in ransom-linked crypto since April, targeting US hospitals and critical infrastructure.

Aug 10, 2025

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Belgian court sentences three in kidnapping of crypto investor’s wife

After sentencing the three kidnappers to 12 years each and ordering civil damages, the court noted that the masterminds behind the attack remain at large.

Jul 4, 2025

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France arrests over 12 suspects linked to crypto kidnappings: Report

French authorities suspect the possibility of a criminal organization behind two recent crypto-linked alleged kidnappings, Le Parisien reports.

May 27, 2025

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Coinbase drops 7% on customer breach, SEC probe into user numbers

The Securities and Exchange Commission has questioned Coinbase’s 2021 claim that it had more than 100 million “verified users” in the ongoing investigation.

May 16, 2025

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Coinbase faces $400M bill after insider phishing attack

Coinbase rejected a $20 million ransom demand after insiders leaked user data in a phishing scheme. The exchange expects up to $400 million in reimbursement and remediation costs.

May 15, 2025

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Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion

A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court.

Jan 31, 2025

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Ledger co-founder released after days in captivity in France: Report

Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped in France and safely released after police intervention. The incident involved a cryptocurrency ransom demand.

Jan 23, 2025

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Ransomware returns: Chainalysis flags record $1B payments in 2023

Ransomware attacks resulted in over $1 billion in cryptocurrency payments in 2023 as criminals targeted high-profile institutions and infrastructure.

Feb 7, 2024

Gareth Jenkinson

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BlackBerry reveals top crypto-focused malware amid rising cyber threats

SmokeLoader, RaccoonStealer (also known as RecordBreaker) and Vidar top the charts, according to BlackBerry’s list.

Aug 3, 2023