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FBI Seizes Bitcoins From Alleged REvil Ransomware Affiliate

FBI has seized 39.9 bitcoins from an alleged affiliate of the notorious REvil ransomware group, which has been tied to illicit profits of more than $200 million. The DOJ says the funds are subject to civil forfeiture because they were gained via computer fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. As of Wednesday morning, the value of the seized cryptocurrency was $2.3 million. Authorities say the funds were seized from an Exodus wallet, which manages the private keys needed to access the addresses where cryptocurrency – aka crypto – funds are being stored.”]

Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/fbi-seizes-bitcoins-from-alleged-revil-ransomware-affiliate-a-18028

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