Ransomware Detection Dynamics: Insights and Implications

The rise of ransomware attacks has necessitated the development of effective strategies for identifying and mitigating these threats. This research investigates the utilization of a feature selection algorithm for distinguishing ransomware-related and benign transactions in both Bitcoin (BTC) and United States Dollar (USD). Leveraging the UGRansome dataset, a comprehensive repository of ransomware related BTC and USD transactions, we propose a set of novel features designed to capture the distinct characteristics of ransomware activity within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. These features encompass …

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