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February 23, 2024 | Media Mentions | Information Week

International Operation Hits Major Ransomware Player LockBit

Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., U.K., and other countries came together to take down the most active ransomware group in the world, LockBit. What will the long-term effect be? Matthew Corwin explains in Information Week “It’s going to depend on a few different factors, including the resilience of their infrastructure, the ability of their leadership to regroup, the effectiveness of law enforcement potentially tracking and prosecuting those individuals.”… Read More

February 21, 2024 | Media Mentions | American Banker

The LockBit takedown is a victory, but it may be fleeting

Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., U.K., and Europe have disrupted the operations of the ransomware group LockBit, leading to arrests and seizure of assets. While this brings temporary relief to victims, experts doubt long-term benefits. Matt Corwin highlights, “This leads to competition for affiliates among the ransomware groups, so the disruption of LockBit creates a vacuum that other groups may look to fill.” Despite takedowns, ransomware remains a lucrative industry, with groups reemerging under new names. Ultimately, there’s a … Read More

September 21, 2023 | Media Mentions | Crypto Slate

Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams

As technology advances so does the art of scamming. Scammers have gotten more creative over the years with different tactics to trick victims. Katya Gozias gives readers an inside look about the newest scamming trend “pig butchering” and tips on how to avoid being a victim.… Read More

February 2, 2023 | Media Mentions | The Fintech Times

Global Crypto Exchange’s ‘Bank Level Security’ Allegedly a Myth Following Unresolved Hacks

Brad Dizik gives his take on building and maintaining trust after a hack.… Read More