Targeted cyber attacks on the cryptocurrency industry are expected to continue in 2022, with state sponsored groups expected to target the industry, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. According to Kaspersky researchers, one of the attractive features of cryptocurrency for cybercrime groups is anonymity. "However, it’s not only cybercriminal organisations but state-sponsored threat actors who have targeted this industry. This comes as cybercriminals keep finding new ways to steal investors' financial assets with cryptocurrency attacks becoming more targeted. It includes but is not limited to targeted Ransomware attacks, traditional targeted attacks, among others.

Source: The Hindu November 28, 2021 14:36 UTC