Vastaamo hacker traced via ‘untraceable’ Monero transactions, police says
January 30, 2024 at 02:50PM Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki, suspected of attacking Finland’s Vastaamo clinic, was identified by tracing previously thought untraceable Monero transactions. The breach occurred in 2018, and Kivimäki demanded payment in Bitcoin. Investigators followed the payment trail, revealing Kivimäki’s involvement. The case highlights potential weaknesses in Monero’s privacy and he faces severe charges. … Read more