US advisory meant to clarify ransomware payments only spotlights widespread uncertainty
Some worry that OFAC didn't anticipate a bilzzard of potential unindented consequences.
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Marcus Hutchins
BlueKeep is back. For now, attackers are just using it for cryptomining
The hacking has finally begun, and so far, it’s gone off with a whimper, not a bang.
Marcus Hutchins, who stopped WannaCry’s spread, avoids prison time
Hutchins’ case has resonated in the cybersecurity community as some reflect on whether society allows good hacking to cancel out the bad.
Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to two counts related to Kronos banking malware
Also known as MalwareTech, Hutchins was responsible for stopping the WannaCry ransomware outbreak.
Marcus Hutchins faces new charges of developing malware and lying to FBI
Citing legal costs rising above $100,000, Hutchins solicited donations from supporters.
Marcus Hutchins prosecutors outline secret evidence to be introduced
The evidence is under a protective order. A pre-trial hearing is set for Oct. 17.
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Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty to creating Kronos banking malware
"He is going to vigorously defend himself against these charges," one lawyer said.
Hutchins arrest stokes fears among those sharing sensitive threat intel
The security researcher's arrest is troubling members of multiple threat information sharing groups who once counted Hutchins as an ally, but now worry that he could have…
FBI arrests researcher that stopped ‘WannaCry’ for allegedly creating Kronos banking trojan
Marcus Hutchins, 23, was arrested for his alleged role in creating the Kronos banking trojan.