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On the contrary, every media piece I've read about ransomware mentions cryptocurrency in menacing terms (connected to criminals), many implying cryptocurrency i

On the contrary, every media piece I've read about ransomware mentions cryptocurrency in menacing terms (connected to criminals), many implying cryptocurrency is the cause of this new wave of attacks. Of course, lamenting the fact that cryptocurrencies exist isn't getting us any closer to a solution to the problem, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ media gonna media.

eli 5y ago
But cryptocurrency is what led to the scaling up of these attacks.
- tyingq 5y ago
  It also seems like there's more publicity recently when one happens, both from the victims and the ransom holders. I wonder what percentage of the ransom demands remain private and unknown.
  - eli 5y ago
    Hard not to notice gas shortages across the east coast.
user-the-name 5y ago
They "imply" it because it is 100% true. Cryptocurrency is the cause of the rise of ransomware.