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Re:Cyberattacks in 12 Nations Said to Use Leaked N.S.A. Hack... by QML on Friday May 12, 2017 @04:18PM (#14327526)
Do you think it would be possible for those services to block or 'embargo' transactions from 'tainted' addresses, such as the ones used for the cyberattacks' ransom?
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Re:Cyberattacks in 12 Nations Said to Use Leaked N.S.A. Hack... by lossolo on Sunday May 14, 2017 @04:32PM (#14337421)
Why would they? It's against their business model. They don't have company name and street address on their sites for a reason.
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