Bitcoin and the Ransomware problem? - page 2.

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Quote from: OmegaStarScream on November 30, 2016, 12:29:13 AM

This definitely has nothing to do with Bitcoin , I mean It's probably used in ransomware as mentioned but people would've used another payment method instead If Bitcoin didn't exist . In order for people to protect themselves they should probably focus on not downloading random stuff from the internet and running them , use a licensed anti virus and operating system and games would help too because most of the time cracked stuff contains malicious programs.

I totally agree with your reply that Bitcoin is not only the main means of ransomware before bitcoin also their were ransomware going on with fiat currency so do you mean that fiat currency is to be done something , Ransomware is done in any means it is upto the criminals that they ask. And it is right that we have to not get greedy and just download some files if anyone is giving any high bitcoin bounty offer. We have to be prepared for all sort of problems

Coin-Keeper

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Clearly to me this is not a Bitcoin problem as mentioned above. On the contrary it actually shows that Bitcoin is solid, which in this particular case is a bad thing for networks infected with ransomware. I do agree though that the public seems to be blaming Bitcoin for making this possible. Bitcoin is a great tool just like a gun can be. Funny though, the tool is always getting blamed and not the person using it. Familiar story??

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This definitely has nothing to do with Bitcoin , I mean It's probably used in ransomware as mentioned but people would've used another payment method instead If Bitcoin didn't exist . In order for people to protect themselves they should probably focus on not downloading random stuff from the internet and running them , use a licensed anti virus and operating system and games would help too because most of the time cracked stuff contains malicious programs.

BuySomeBitcoins

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Ransomware existed before Bitcoin, there is NOTHING to do.

Remember ukash ? Paysafecard ? PerfectMoney ? Libertyreserve ?

They used to be ransomware currencies and payment methods.

You have to blame cash for all criminal activities before starting with Bitcoin.
The solution is preventing systems from being infected, it is not that hard really.

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Quote from: sebastian on November 29, 2016, 09:11:00 PM

My second tought was some "Vote To Refund" scheme, applying to any transaction, but the problem would be that people could spread false screenshots of ransomware just to get free services/products.
Go brainstorm about ideas on how to prevent ransomware on bitcoin's end.

This would require a central entity to verify everything and it makes Bitcoin centralised, not a solution.

The problem with ransomware that uses Bitcoin is that it isn't Bitcoin's fault. Bitcoin is not the reason that ransomware exist. The problem is with the user having no protection against them. Use antiviruses and practice good security and you will be fine. Bitcoin cannot be changed to prevent this kind of things.

g2com

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Backup data is the most effective way. Even if there is no Bitcoin criminals can still demand ransoms in other forms, which have long existed before Bitcoin.

sebastian

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What can be done to the ransomware problem?
I think Bitcoin is the seed that grown into the ransomware problem. What can be done to protect users?

My tought was some sort of list of "dishonest" adresses, like what have been discussed with stolen money, but that would not work in this case due to the possibility to create one adress per victim, as opposed to bitcoin theft where there is a few adresses involved where the money was stolen from (the victim).

Any ideas how bitcoin could be adapted to make it "toxic" to ransomware authors, while not burning legit users?

My second tought was some "Vote To Refund" scheme, applying to any transaction, but the problem would be that people could spread false screenshots of ransomware just to get free services/products.
Go brainstorm about ideas on how to prevent ransomware on bitcoin's end.

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