FBI, CISAand MS-ISACand asked users to share information about crypto money hackers.
FBI, is looking for clues about the whereabouts of hackers with this information it wants from users.
FBI Needs More Information
Three major federal agencies in the US, the FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC, issued a joint statement seeking information on ransomware. #StopRansomware Institutions that took action within the scope of the campaign published a joint cyber security statement. In addition, these three institutions Vice Societywarned its users.
Three major institutions predict a spike in ransomware attacks, primarily targeting educational institutions, and the statement infers about school districts:
“School districts with limited cybersecurity capabilities and scarce resources are often the most vulnerable”
While proactive measures against ransomware are vital, the FBI has asked US citizens to share information that will help them track the whereabouts of hackers. Some of the key information the FBI is looking for include bitcoin (BTC) wallet information, ransom notes, and IP addresses associated with the attacker. The main purpose of the FBI is to reach hackers based on this information.
Using wallet addresses, authorities will be able to trace back illegal transactions on Bitcoin’s immutable blockchain, despite the passage of time.
