Cybersecurity Leadership

Known cryptocurrency payments to ransomware hackers “totaled a mere $16 million, compared to nearly $74 million USD in 2021,” blockchain intelligence firm Crystal Blockchain says.

With such nascent technology, what other kinds of emerging threats are out there? And how do we protect ourselves?

Crypto has emerged as a staking horse amid a period of high-profile ransomware attacks. Industry expert Marcus Hutchins weighs in.

From standardization and regulatory perspectives, there will undoubtedly need to be an expansion of crypto-related frameworks to ensure those assets are secure.

The neverending stream of high-profile, large scale data breaches has lawmakers searching for answers on how hackers are benefiting and how to stop them.

Dan Wasyluk discovered the hard way that trading cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin happens in an online Wild West where sheriffs are largely absent.

For some users, reversibility runs up against the idea of the blockchain. However, it could be a critical tool for fighting hackers and encouraging the mass adoption of cryptocurrency.

Cybercrime is finding new opportunities through cryptocurrencies, deepfakes and misinformation. It's more essential than ever to prepare.

Ill-gotten crypto gains aren’t as invulnerable from law enforcement as many people think.

Although exchanges, wallets, and other cryptocurrency custody services are strengthening their defenses, hackers continue to innovate and outpace even the current state of the art in cybersecurity

The "cryptojacking" cybercrime spree that steals PC power to mine Bitcoin cousin Monero is more common than you might guess.