Ransomware criminals still prefer to pay for ransom in Bitcoin, experts say. Most of those who pay in Bitcoin are doing so in the form of a form of anonymity. But most of those paying in Monero are paying in Bitcoin to protect their privacy, they say. Monero is considered to offer better anonymity, but it’s not always easy to track down, says one expert from the U.S.-based cybercrime group. The group is known as “BlackMatter” and “Ransomware” for demanding payments.”]
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