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2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder

In part 1 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime update, we examine how illicit on-chain activity dropped 20% YTD but stolen funds and ransomware are rising.

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Operation Cronos: Infiltrating the LockBit Ransomware Syndicate: Podcast Ep. 122

In episode 122, we speak to Phil Larratt and William Lyne about Operation Cronos and how the UK took down LockBit, the most prolific ransomware ecosystem.

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Ransomware and the Crypto Threat Landscape in 2024: Podcast Ep. 113

In episode 113, we speak with Andrew Davis (Kivu Consulting) and go inside the world of ransomware in 2024 and payment negotiations.

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International Agencies Sanction Russian National Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, Leader of Cybercrime Group LockBit, for Developing and Distributing Ransomware

Read to learn about the on-chain activities of Russian national, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of ransomware company LockBit.

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Examining the Impact of Ransomware Disruptions: Qakbot, LockBit, and BlackCat

Examining the impact of ransomware disruptions in 2023 and 2024 on the Qakbot malware, and the LockBit and ALPHV-BlackCat RaaS groups.

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How Ukrainian Cyber Police are Fighting Russian Hackers – Ep. 106

Explore how Ukrainian Cyber Police combat Russian hackers. Insights on global threats, collaboration, and innovative projects.

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2024 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report Preview – Ep. 97

In episode 97, the Crypto Crime Report has been released. The Chainalysis team joins to discuss interesting trends, Darknet markets, and more.

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U.S. and U.K. Disrupt Lockbit Ransomware Group and Indict Two Russian Nationals While OFAC Levies Sanctions

On February 20, 2024, an international law enforcement effort resulted in the takedown of key LockBit infrastructure and two indictments.

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Ransomware Payments Exceed $1 Billion in 2023, Hitting Record High After 2022 Decline

Ransomware attackers broke records in 2023, pulling in over $1 billion from victims. Learn how and get the trends you need to know for 2024.

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2024 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Activity Down as Scamming and Stolen Funds Fall, But Ransomware and Darknet Markets See Growth

Get the latest on key 2024 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including ransomware, crypto scamming, sanctions, and more.

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2023 Crypto Year in Review: Podcast Ep. 88 – Kim Grauer

In episode 88, we speak with Chainalysis’ very own Director of Research, Kim Grauer about the major events and trends in the cryptocurrency industry in 2023.

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OFAC Sanctions Russian National Ekaterina Zhdanova for Using Cryptocurrency to Launder Money on Behalf of Russian Elites and Ransomware Groups

OFAC sanctioned Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova for using crypto to launder money on behalf of Russian elites and ransomware groups.

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The U.S. and U.K. Sanction 11 Members of Russia-based Ransomware Group Trickbot

U.S. and U.K. agencies announced sanctions against 11 members of Russian cybercrime group Trickbot, which has ties to many ransomware strains.

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Cryptocurrency Mining Pools and Money Laundering: Two Real World Examples

Learn how cybercriminals can money launder cryptocurrency via mining pools, with two real world examples involving ransomware and scams.

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United States Sanctions and Charges Russia-based Ransomware Developer Mikhail Matveev

Mikhail Matveev is a Russia-based ransomware developer sanctioned by OFAC and charged by the DOJ in May 2023. Read to learn more.