Ransomware Victims That Pay Up Could Incur Steep Fines from Uncle Sam

Krebs on Security: Companies victimized by ransomware and firms that facilitate negotiations with ransomware extortionists could face steep fines from the U.S. federal government if the crooks who profit from the attack are already under economic sanctions, the Treasury Department warned today. In its advisory, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said “companies that facilitate ransomware payments to cyber…

Financial Tyranny: America Has Become a Pay-to-Play Exercise in Fascism

John W. Whitehead, Guest Waking Times If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat, If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet. Don’t ask me what I want it for If you don’t want to… Continue reading Financial Tyranny: America Has Become a Pay-to-Play Exercise in Fascism