Have you heard about cryptocurrency? It's like digital money! Recently, some exciting news came from Thailand. Police caught four hackers who stole lots of money using ransomware!
Ransomware is like a computer virus that locks your stuff until you pay. These hackers used it to steal millions in Bitcoin from companies and people.
They were caught in Phuket, a beautiful island, but not for a vacation! Police found laptops, phones, and even digital wallets with their stolen money.
- Hackers stole about $16 million in Bitcoin.
- They used ransomware to lock up company computers.
- Police in Thailand caught them and found lots of evidence.
- Other crypto crimes also happened in Phuket.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Amount Stolen | $16 million (in Bitcoin) |
| Number of Victims (Worldwide) | Around 1,000 |
| Number of Companies Affected (in Switzerland) | 17 |
