Sodinokibi ransomware operators take steps to avoid detection

The operators of Sodinokibi, one of the most prolific ransomware variants, have announced the intention to abandon Bitcoin as means of ransom payment, in a move designed to ensure their identities remain concealed from law enforcement.

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts information on the victim’s network. The hacker then demands payment – traditionally in Bitcoin – in exchange for the decryption key.