A series of cyberattacks featuring ransomware rocked the world this weekend, and the aftershocks “could linger” for a while – NYTimes and WSJ and Bloomberg and Law360
Here’s how investigators combine new technology with “old-school sleuthing” to pursue the cybercriminals behind it all – NYTimes
Also, the hackers’ demand for ransom payments in bitcoin helped bring some unwelcome attention to the virtual currency and its role in hacking and illegal money movement – WSJ
Uber’s latest concern is a threat beyond its own internal culture: a Lyft/Waymo partnership for self-driving cars – NYTimes and WSJ and Bloomberg
Acting OCC chief Keith Noreika gave what some are calling a preview of changes ahead for the Volcker Rule (and its anticipated rollback) – Law360
Street Scene introduces us to a little-discussed new FASB rule that will change the way companies account for equity investments in other companies—a change that gets really complicated really fast and that’s worth a read – NYTimes
Here’s a less-than-sunny way to start off the week, courtesy of Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio – MarketWatch
We’re right in the middle of the NHL playoffs, that crazy time of year when a hot goalie can take a team all the way to the Cup. Seems like a good time to look at the men behind the masks (and the masks themselves) – NYTimes
