Channel: Motherboard

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: All over the world, criminals are locking up important computer systems and demanding crypto as a ransom. So-called ransomware is officially an epidemic, and cryptocurrencies sit at the nexus of the crisis. In this episode of Cryptoland, Motherboard sifts through the fallout of a ransomware attack at schools in Afton, Missouri, and our panelists discuss the history and current role of crypto in this booming type of cyber-crime. Watch all 8 episodes of CRYPTOLAND here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTlJK3kwZIbRB_fgZhKA6IXrJOMrVgT9S Subscribe to MOTHERBOARD: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-MOTHERBOARD Follow MOTHERBOARD Facebook: facebook.com/motherboardtv Twitter: twitter.com/motherboard Tumblr: motherboardtv.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/motherboardvice More videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo