The Russian-based ransomware group is now demanding bitcoin in exchange for a decrypter for the infected machines.
The "Trickbot Group" told victims that they would need to purchase special software through a Bitcoin address to decrypt their files.
A Wall Street Journal op-ed argues banning crypto can stop ransomware attacks, like the one on the Colonial Pipeline. The notion is ridiculous, says our columnist.
Since becoming active, the wallet has received bitcoin transactions totaling $17.5 million, the data analysis firm said.