Controversial crypto trading platform, World Exchange Services (WEX) has reportedly been involved in orchestrating various ransomware attacks - in order to allegedly acquire and facilitate the transfer of illicit funds. “Big Four” professional services and auditing firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) released a report recently in which it revealed that two Iranian residents may have developed a SamSam ransomware variant. According to PwC, the ransomware program may have been used by certain individuals working at WEX to launder millions of dollars worth of illicit funds.
