Kaspersky laboratory: Cybercriminals refuse BTC – Bits Media

Caspersky laboratory experts consider cybersecurity, that with an increase in the popularity of cryptocurrencies is growing and user awareness of fraudulent schemes, What complicates the life of hackers.

Kaspersky laboratory specialists published a report, in which predict a decrease in interest in bitcoin (BTC) Among the cybercriminals. The regulation of the industry and tracking technologies prevent criminals safely conduct operations with cryptocurrencies. Therefore, that the programs-robbers will less often use BTC.

Analysts noted, that cryptocurrency fraud is gaining popularity. However, at the same time, the awareness of users about fraudulent schemes and programs-robbers has also increased, what makes the task for criminals complicate. According to experts, scammers will continue to use the primary proposal of coins (ICO) and non -replaced tokens (NFT), To deceive users.

Moreover, Smart contracts will fate and become more advanced. Analysts also predict, that hackers can move from theft, focused on financial profit, To thefts of information - for example, theft and sale of logins and passwords of political and social figures.

Earlier, the International Criminal Police Organized, that it intends to pay more attention to the fight against crimes, related to digital assets.