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Re:DOJ seizes $2.3M in cryptocurrency paid to the ransomware... by smoldesu on Monday June 07, 2021 @09:30PM (#27429638)
Hacker gangs also apparently lose 2.4 million dollars at the drop of a hat, which is something that no security consultant ever has to worry about.
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Re:DOJ seizes $2.3M in cryptocurrency paid to the ransomware... by DaiPlusPlus on Monday June 07, 2021 @10:47PM (#27430110)
> which is something that no security consultant ever has to worry about

There's enough self-styled cypherpunk infosec experts that might insist on being paid only in BTC and then lose their decrypted wallet...

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Re:DOJ seizes $2.3M in cryptocurrency paid to the ransomware... by manigandham on Monday June 07, 2021 @11:54PM (#27430495)
They could also be paid in cash, use that to buy BTC and then lose their wallet. It's a random problem, not related to receiving valid payment for legitimate work.
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Re:DOJ seizes $2.3M in cryptocurrency paid to the ransomware... by smoldesu on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @03:16PM (#27439562)
Yeah, but the same goes for any job. You can't blame your new job when you forgot the keycard to your new office.
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