Cryptocurrency Fueling Ransomware Attacks, Say Cybersecurity Experts

According to cybersecurity experts, the trend has shifted from data thefts focused on health and credit card information to the use of ransomware that effectively holds companies hostage until they pay with Bitcoin, says Centralillinoisproud.   Ransomware is a type of software that prevents access to a system until a ransom is paid, typically with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Ransomware attacks have recently targeted Colonial Pipeline,