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0 pointstptacek4y ago0 comments

As the article points out, it's the only way to reliably transfer the 7 figure sums that make large-scale ransomware attacks workable.

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beaner4y ago

Maybe the problem is the internet. Without that, critical infrastructure would not be susceptible to cyberattack.

tptacekOP4y ago

We successfully attacked critical infrastructure before it was connected to the Internet, so perhaps the problem is simply telecommunications. I think it's cryptocurrency, though.

tinus_hn4y ago

Sorry but before cryptocurrency there also were hostage that were freed on payment of millions. For that kind of money life does find a way.

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