Bitcoin wallets used to hold WannaCry ransom payments emptied and laundered

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WannaCry hackers now attempting to launder their ransom payments without blowing their cover
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WannaCry hackers now attempting to launder their ransom payments without blowing their cover

Swiss crypto-currency exchange called Shapeshift helping WannaCry hackers with their getaway

The Bitcoin wallets used to take payments from victims of May's WannaCry ransomware have been cashed out to the tune of $140,000 (£105,000). Until now, the 52.19666422 BTC that had been paid by WannaCry...

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