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Ransomware Scammer Conducting Crimes from Hospital Bed
26:26 - 34:52 (08:25)
A man in the UK was found to still be conducting ransomware scams and laundering money from his hospital bed, using the hospital's wifi. He was charged with multiple crimes including fraud, blackmail, and computer misuse.
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The Angler ransomware used in DDoS attacks on ad agencies was estimated to be making around $60 million a year for hackers, while costing businesses at least £500,000 in lost ads and incident response costs.
26:26 - 28:40 (02:14)
Summary
The Angler ransomware used in DDoS attacks on ad agencies was estimated to be making around $60 million a year for hackers, while costing businesses at least £500,000 in lost ads and incident response costs.
ChapterRansomware Scammer Conducting Crimes from Hospital Bed
EpisodeEp 44: Zain
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This podcast discusses the significant financial impact of ransomware attacks on businesses and individuals, including the prevalence of malware infections and the likelihood of victims paying the ransom.
28:40 - 31:39 (02:58)
Summary
This podcast discusses the significant financial impact of ransomware attacks on businesses and individuals, including the prevalence of malware infections and the likelihood of victims paying the ransom.
ChapterRansomware Scammer Conducting Crimes from Hospital Bed
EpisodeEp 44: Zain
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A man was charged with conducting ransomware scams and laundering money using a hospital's wifi while being treated there.
31:39 - 34:52 (03:12)
Summary
A man was charged with conducting ransomware scams and laundering money using a hospital's wifi while being treated there. The man had been involved in these activities for at least five years, moving around $5 million using cryptocurrency platforms and online accounts.