US Department of Justice seized $22m in Bitcoin gained from ransomware attacks
Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The US authorities recently confiscated $22 million in Bitcoin or around 719 BTC, that was obtained through a series of ransomware attacks. The funds were confiscated by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and one of the participants of the attacks is the 35-year-old Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins — a Canadian who joined the infamous NetWalker attacks. The US cracks down on cyber criminals American authorities published a statement, noting that Vachon-Desjardins has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement with the attacks involving sophisticated ransomware called NetWalker. The ransomware&rsquo ;s focus was apparently on the healthcare sector, which stood out during the coronavirus pandemic. It targeted people and institutions all around the world, such as emergency services, universities, colleges, various companies, and alike. According to Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., the Assistant Attorney G...