US to target ransomware payments in cryptocurrency with sanctions

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To make it more difficult for hackers to profit from attacks.

US to target ransomware payments in cryptocurrency with sanctions
The Biden administration is preparing to take actions, including sanctions, to make it more difficult for hackers using digital currency to profit from ransomware attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported. The US Treasury department plans to impose sanctions as soon as next week, the report ...

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