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Monday, July 20, 2015

UK watchdog warns of ‘official’ emails hiding Bitcoin ransomware

The post UK watchdog warns of ‘official’ emails hiding Bitcoin ransomware appeared first on 99 Bitcoins.

Don’t open that official-looking message! It might be a virus, according to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). The British watchdog has issued a warning about a new wave of Bitcoin ransomware. The crypto-related malware attacks disguised as messages from British government agencies and well-known companies like British Gas, Ministry of Justice and UK Home Office. The official-looking emails are [...]