Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the tireless dedication of members of the FBI in recently seizing approximately $2.3 million from the hacker group responsible for the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. After the Colonial Pipeline paid the hackers the entire $4.4 million ransom, and with the money seemingly lost forever due to bitcoin encryption, these FBI agents were able to recover more than half of the demanded sum. I am also proud to recognize that the FBI conducted 800 arrests in 16 countries thanks to an encrypted messaging app it developed as part of a 3-year digital sting operation on international crime. Just as encrypted, untraceable communications have become pervasive in how criminal enterprise operates on a global scale, ransomware attacks have been on the rise as they prey on the digital vulnerability of our businesses and infrastructure, often with little hope of recovery or justice. I applaud the vigilance and ingenious methods of the investigating agents and encourage their continued efforts to ensure safety in our digital age. Reintroducing Coptic Christian Resolution
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