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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has launched a reporting hotline for incidents of hackers demanding cryptocurrency payments from platforms or companies.<\/p>\n
In a Wednesday blog post, Chainalysis said its \u2018Crypto Incident Response\u2019 hotline would operate 24\/7 for victims of a \u201chack, ransomware attack, code exploit, or flash loan attack\u201d in which \u201ccryptocurrency funds are either demanded or stolen.\u201d The company attributed the launch of the reporting service to crypto-related ransomware attacks presenting \u201cnational security concerns\u201d as well as potentially undermining confidence in the crypto industry.<\/p>\n
According to Chainalysis, hackers were responsible for the loss of more than $3 billion in crypto value through theft and ransom demands from 251 attacks in 2021, with transactions to and from illicit addresses representing 0.15% of total transaction volume in the space. Upon reporting, the firm said a team would work with the victim to trace funds if necessary, and potentially coordinate with local authorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAttacks are increasing in frequency and severity, presenting a significant barrier to building trust in cryptocurrency,\u201d said Chainalysis. \u201cWe\u2019re investing in this service not just to assist organizations in their times of need, but also to help bring bad actors to justice and demonstrate that crypto is not the asset class of anonymity and crime.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nToday we\u2019re launching Crypto Incident Response, a rapid response service for organizations that have been targeted by a cyber attack or unauthorized network intrusion that involves a #crypto<\/a> theft or demand. Find out how it works: https:\/\/t.co\/OypbSk344s<\/p>\n