Inside TikTok’s proposal to address US national security concerns
TikTok has presented a detailed proposal to a secretive federal panel that will decide its future in the U.S. that relies extensively on the American tech giant…
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Treasury Department
Ransomware costs top $1 billion as White House inks new threat-sharing initiative
The Treasury Department released its finding as the White House is wrapping up an international summit on fighting the ransomware problem.
White House seeks international cooperation to thwart growing ransomware threat
During the International Counter Ransomware Summit in Washington, participants will discuss how to increase resilience against ransomware.
Treasury fines virtual currency exchange Bittrex for failing to catch ransomware payments
The virtual currency exchange based in Washington state failed to catch more than 100,000 transactions from sanctioned regions.
Why Tornado Cash sanctions are drawing fierce criticism, potential court challenge from crypto group
Sanctions against the cryptocurrency mixer have ignited concern from industry stakeholders, privacy advocates and legal experts.
Cryptocurrency ‘mixers’ see record transactions from sanctioned actors
An increase in funds sent from illicit addresses has accelerated the rise, indicating the technology remains attractive to cyber criminals.
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FBI, CISA, Treasury: North Korean hackers taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware
The ransomware has previously received little public scrutiny.
U.S. cybersecurity officials issue notice on Karakurt extortion group
The suspected Conti ransomware group spinoff employs a variety of attack methods, the notice warns.
Treasury sanctions virtual currency mixer Blender for money laundering
Blender was used to launder $20.5 million of the $620 million that the Treasury Department alleges North Korean hackers stole in March.
In a first, Treasury Department sanctions major cryptocurrency mining firm
Treasury: "By operating vast server farms that sell virtual currency mining capacity internationally, these companies help Russia monetize its natural resources."