Cybercrooks to ditch BTC as regulation and tracking improves: Kaspersky

Bitcoin (BTC) is forecasted to be a less enticing payment choice by cybercriminals as regulations and tracking technologies improve, thwarting their ability to safely move funds. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky in a Nov. 22 report noted that ransomware negotiations and payments would rely less on Bitcoin as a transfer of value as an increase in digital … Read more

EU considers ban on Kaspersky lab, Gazprombank – Bloomberg — RT World News

Five states are reportedly considering a new round of sanctions against Russian companies Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity company known for its antiviruses among other products, has been suggested as a target for a fresh round of anti-Russian sanctions to be considered by the EU. Poland, Ireland, and the three Baltic nations have called on … Read more