Security News > 2018 > December > US bitcoin bomb threat ransom scam looks like a hoax say FBI, cops
2018-12-14 00:50
Extortion scheme gets national attention but not much in the way of funds Police departments around the US say they've been apprised of emailed bomb threats seeking payment in cryptocurrency or else explosions will ensue.…
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