🇺🇸 A division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focused on cybercrime said it has prevented more than 500 ransomware attacks and seized billions of dollars in cryptocurrency since 2021.
Homeland Security Investigations investigates cybercrime and transnational illicit activities and notifies government agencies, businesses, and other potential victims that an extortion event is imminent.
HSI is said to have prevented 150 ransomware plots between October 2023 and September 30, 2024.
537 intrusions have reportedly been disrupted since its creation in 2021.
HSI has reportedly seized $4 .3 billion in cryptocurrency seizures since 2021, including $180 million last year.
Assets are recovered mainly through crypto exchanges, when hackers are arrested.
"There are definitely groups that we have our eyes on. There are gangs that are active outside of the United States that are continually looking for ways to obtain cryptocurrencies."
Homeland Security Investigations investigates cybercrime and transnational illicit activities and notifies government agencies, businesses, and other potential victims that an extortion event is imminent.
HSI is said to have prevented 150 ransomware plots between October 2023 and September 30, 2024.
537 intrusions have reportedly been disrupted since its creation in 2021.
HSI has reportedly seized $4 .3 billion in cryptocurrency seizures since 2021, including $180 million last year.
Assets are recovered mainly through crypto exchanges, when hackers are arrested.
"There are definitely groups that we have our eyes on. There are gangs that are active outside of the United States that are continually looking for ways to obtain cryptocurrencies."
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