Hackers cash out WannaCry Bitcoin wallets (By: Angela Moscaritolo)

in technology •  7 years ago 

Those behind the massive WannaCry ransomware attack earlier this year are making moves to protect their windfall.

On Wednesday evening, the hackers emptied three bitcoin addresses known to be associated with the WannaCry ransomware, according to Elliptic, a company that identifies illicit bitcoin activity.

According to Elliptic's data, the hackers amassed more than $144,000 worth of bitcoin in the three accounts. But on Wednesday evening, they quickly emptied them.



Source: Angela Moscaritolo(BBC)
This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.

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