Cryptocurrency (especially Bitcoin) facilitates ransomware payments because it provides anonymous, traceable-resistant payment channels, making ransom collection feasible and enabling the ransomware economy

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Matthew Holland

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do you think it would exist without cryptocurrency and anonymous payment forms... i would say definitely be harder because that is definitely a very convenient payment structure

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You Get Hacked When You Don't Do These Simple Things! (Don't let your life be ruined...)The Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:11:07 AM

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