ransomware
Crypto Address Investigation for SOC Analysts: What the Chain Can and Cannot Tell You
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Summary
This article focuses on how SOC analysts can investigate cryptocurrency addresses used in scams and ransomware attacks. The key takeaway is a step-by-step workflow for tracing cryptocurrency trails, highlighting the importance of screening against sanctions, preserving evidence properly, and understanding where investigations typically break down – at mixers, privacy coins, and exchanges through legal channels.
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