Ransomware
Global Law Enforcement Dismantles ‘AudiA6’ Crypto Laundering Network Linked to Ransomware Gangs
An international law enforcement operation has dismantled "AudiA6," a prolific cryptocurrency laundering service.
Total Ransomware Payments Stagnate for Second Consecutive Year, While Attacks Escalate
In 2025, total on-chain ransomware payments fell by approximately 8% to $820 million in 2025, even as claimed attacks rose 50%.
U.S., U.K., and Australia Target Russian Cybercrime Infrastructure Supporting Global Ransomware Operations; U.S. Targets Crypto Laundering of Global Drug Trafficking Network
Joint sanctions of Russian bulletproof hosting providers enabling ransomware attacks; U.S. targets laundering of drug trafficking network.
Crypto and Crime: Inside the FBI’s Virtual Assets Unit: Podcast Ep. 172
FBI’s Patrick Wyman joins Public Key to reveal how the Virtual Assets Unit fights crypto crime, unifies expertise, and protects the financial system.
Inside the FBI: Crypto, Crime and National Security: Podcast Ep. 171
FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle joins Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin to discuss crypto crime, ransomware, and national security strategy.
The Future of UK’s Cyber and Crypto Policing: Podcast Ep. 170
NPCC’s Andrew Gould joins Public Key to reveal how UK law enforcement is tackling crypto crime with government funding, training, and public-private partnerships.
OFAC Sanctions Aeza Group for Hosting Global Bulletproof Service which Enabled Cybercriminals and Technology Theft, Includes Crypto Address in Designation
OFAC sanctioned Aeza Group for providing bulletproof hosting services that enabled cybercriminals to conduct ransomware attacks.
How Chainalysis Helped the FBI Track Down and Freeze Millions in the Caesars Casino Ransomware Attack
In 2023, Caesars Entertainment was hit by a $15 million ransomware attack carried out by the Scattered Spider group. Chainalysis tools used by the FBI trace and freeze millions in ransom payments across multiple blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 2): Podcast Ep. 156
Darknet markets, stablecoins, and North Korean hackers. Discover the the latest crypto crime trends of 2025 in part 2 of our Crypto Crime Report preview.
Bridging The Public-Private Sector Gap in Crypto: Podcast Ep. 150
In episode 150 of Public Key, Eitan Danon is joined by Carole House to discuss riding the public and private sector gap in cryptocurrency to tackle illicit finance.
United States’ OFAC, United Kingdom’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT Jointly Sanction Zservers for Facilitating Ransomware Attacks
OFAC, Australia, and the U.K. sanctioned Russia-based Zservers for its role in supporting LockBit ransomware attacks. Read to learn more.
35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments
Crypto ransomware experienced significant changes in 2024 with total ransom payments decreasing 35.82% YoY. Learn more in the 2025 Crypto Crime Report.
2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and Professionalized
Get the latest on key 2025 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including stolen funds, scams, ransomware, and more.
Operation Hackstone: Cross-Border Crypto Investigations: Podcast Ep. 137
Learn more about how crypto crime fighting across borders is transforming with Homeland Security’s Operation Hackstone in episode 137.
OFAC Designates Russia-Based Cybercrime Syndicate, Evil Corp, in Joint Effort with UK’s FCDO and Australia’s DFAT
OFAC, UK’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT designated members of Evil Corp, a Russia-based cybercrime syndicate responsible for Dridex malware.
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