FINTECH-CF-002Critical Risk
cyber/fraud
Red Flag
Fintech platform experiences a ransomware attack where customer data is exfiltrated and a cryptocurrency ransom demand is made, with subsequent dark web postings of stolen account information.
Industry
Fintech & Payment Processors
Transaction Type
wire
Customer Type
individual
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2021-A001 Ransomware
Type:FinCEN Advisory
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1022.210
SAR Category:Cyber event
FinCEN Key Term:Ransomware
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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