Organized crime has always embraced new technologies. The birth of cryptocurrency has made it easier for malicious actors to get paid and remain anonymous. Malicious actors started out by accepting ransomware payments in crypto but have since expanded their activities to include more sophisticated tactics such as cryptojacking and crypto wallet phishing. No industry has been spared from these attempts.With the rocketing cryptocurrency market cap soaring up to $835 billion in January, the name of the game is computing power and as cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, problems will become exacerbated. We have seen explosive growth in cryptomining activity – over 14x – in the last 5 months.The cryptocurrency market is volatile, where daily 30% swings are not uncommon. This is a double-edged sword for malicious actors – they could quickly buy extra hosting infrastructure, additional malware programs on the dark web, or a new Lamborghini, or even walk away penniless if the market doesn’t move in their favor.Join me for a dive into the crypto cyber security space, learn how criminal organizations leverage cryptojacking and crypto wallet phishing, how proactive measures can safeguard your environment, and how security researchers combat criminal enterprises that are funded with crypto.