Increase in ransomware attacks ‘absolutely aligns’ with rise of crypto, FireEye CEO says

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The increase in ransomware attacks is closely connected to the advent of cryptocurrency,FireEyeCEOKevin Mandiatold CNBC on Monday. "There's a direct correlation," the cybersecurity firm executive said...

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