National Security
Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay
As per Chainalysis's 2023 crypto crime report, ransomware revenue is down as more victims refuse to pay. Read more about general ransomware trends here.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 23] How Pro-Russian Groups In Ukraine Are Soliciting Cryptocurrency Donations
We talk with Andrew Fierman, Head of Sanctions Strategy at Chainalysis, about Pro-Russia groups in Ukraine soliciting crypto donations.
OFAC Sanctions Iranian Nationals For Their Role in Cyber Attacks, Including Ransomware
OFAC added ten Iranian nationals and two businesses to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List for their role in cyber attacks.
$2 Million and Counting: How Dozens of Pro-Russian Groups Are Using Cryptocurrency Donations to Fund the War in Ukraine
Pro-Russian social media accounts have collected millions of dollars in crypto donations since the start of the war in Ukraine. Here's how.
Blockchain Analysis for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies: A Primer
Cryptocurrency addresses received $14 billion worth of illicit funds in 2021, and the threats behind those addresses were more varied than ever.
Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume
Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals and one of the most important types of crypto services for compliance professionals to understand.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 8] The Lazarus Heist: A Peek Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War
Episode 8 of the Chainalysis Public Key podcast takes a look at North Korea’s global cyber war and the role of the Lazarus Group.
Cryptocurrency Markets Aren’t Liquid Enough for Mass Russian Sanctions Evasion
Do crypto markets have enough liquidity for mass sanctions evasion or capital flight by Russian oligarchs? Learn more from Chainalysis.
OFAC Sanctions Hydra Following Law Enforcement Shutdown of the Darknet Market, As Well As Russian Exchange Garantex
Following a joint operation involving several US law enforcement agencies, German federal police shut down the Russia-based Hydra Market.
Cryptocurrency Brings Millions in Aid to Ukraine, But Could It Also Be Used For Russian Sanctions Evasion?
Crypto is taking on an important role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from aid to Ukraine to potential sanctions evasion for Russia.
Russian Cybercriminals Drive Significant Ransomware and Cryptocurrency-based Money Laundering Activity
Significant ransomware and crypto-based money laundering comes from Russian cybercriminals. Learn more from the 2022 Crypto Crime Report.
As Ransomware Payments Continue to Grow, So Too Does Ransomware’s Role in Geopolitical Conflict
Along with ransomware payments, ransomware's role in geopolitical conflicts grows. Download the 2022 Crypto Crime Report to learn more.
North Korean Hackers Have Prolific Year as Their Unlaundered Cryptocurrency Holdings Reach All-time High
Launching at least 7 attacks on crypto platforms and extracting nearly $400 million of digital assets, North Korean cyber criminals had a banner year in 2021.
Applying Counterterrorism Strategies to Ransomware
Ransomware is a growing trend when it comes terrorism. Learn how counterterroism strategies are being applied to ransomware.
U.S. Government Targets Russian Influence Operations with Cryptocurrency Nexus
U.S. Government Targets Russian Influence Operations with Cryptocurrency Nexus. Find out how blockchain analysis can reveal insights into their operations.
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