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Crypto Scammers Turn Toward Terrorism With A Japanese Bomb Threat
A government building in Hokkaido received a bomb threat from a group of crypto terrorists.
дальше »2020-7-30 21:33
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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Crypto Scams
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has joined the legal fray in suing YouTube over fake crypto giveaways using his image.
дальше »2020-7-23 03:07
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YouTube: We’re Not Liable for Crypto Scams
Lawyers for the video-sharing platform argue that because Ripple impersonators were third-parties it has no liability.
дальше »2020-7-22 08:21
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Crypto Scammer Sentenced by South Korean Authorities
Man sentenced to two years and six months in prison after multi-million dollar crypto fraud.
дальше »2020-7-22 19:18
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A Banking Trojan That Steals Crypto Is Targeting Latin American Users
The “Mekotio” trojan went from conventional banking malware one fine-tuned to steal crypto.
дальше »2020-7-17 20:51
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Anonymous Crypto Hacker’s Identity Revealed by US Authorities
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled the identity of the hacker behind the pseudonym “fxmsp” after charging him with federal crimes. дальше »
2020-7-9 00:45
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Bitfinex Investor Reportedly Detained by the Chinese Authorities
Zhao Dong was taken in custody by the police with no official statement as to his detention.
дальше »2020-7-3 19:02
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Massive Cyberattack on Australia Uses Cryptojacking Exploits
A report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre highlights a vulnerability related to attacks using cryptojacking malware.
дальше »2020-6-29 00:00
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Alleged Unlicensed Bitcoin Dealer Becomes First Singaporean Charged Under New Law
A 23-year old Singaporean accused of unlicensed Bitcoin dealing is set to become the first person to be charged under the city-state’s Payment Services Act. дальше »
2020-6-23 12:39
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Bitcoin Ponzi Scammer Arrested by Jakarta Police for Sexual Assault
Russ Albert Medlin — co-founder of alleged crypto Ponzi scheme BitClub — was arrested in South Jakarta for sexual assault on minors.
дальше »2020-6-17 23:33
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Knoxville Is the Latest American City to Suffer a Ransomware Attack
The city of Knoxville had to shut down its IT infrastructure following a ransomware attack launched by an unknown gang.
дальше »2020-6-16 12:12
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Alabama City Plans to Pay Ransomware Group Despite Warnings
Florence, Alabama, was targeted by the DoppelPaymer ransomware attack and officials plan to pay the ransom demanded.
дальше »2020-6-11 18:29
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4,000 Chinese Bank Accounts Reportedly Frozen Due to Crypto Connections
About 4,000 Chinese bank accounts of over-the-counter cryptocurrency traders were allegedly frozen by law enforcement.
дальше »2020-6-11 15:46
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Russian Police Arrest Former Post Office Branch Chief for Mining Crypto at Work
Former chief of Russian Post local branch is arrested on suspicion of running a crypto mining farm inside the office for almost six months. дальше »
2020-5-31 11:57
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Analyst Who Helped Topple Crypto Child Exploitation Site Honored
Kim Reece is now a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal.
дальше »2020-5-29 00:30
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Ransomware Attacks Are Exploding in the Education Sector
A Verizon report highlights the growing number of ransomware attacks across educational services.
дальше »2020-5-26 22:40
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Europe’s Largest Private Hospital Hit By Crypto Ransomware Amid Pandemic
Hackers infected the largest private hospital in Europe with ransomware.
дальше »2020-5-7 20:19
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Anonymous Crypto Payments Cause Problems for South Korean Child Porn Case
IT experts believe that South Korean authorities could not track the crypto payments made from overseas exchanges
дальше »2020-5-7 23:33
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In Possible Exit Scam, Chinese EOS Wallet Locks Up $52M of Customer Funds
EOS Ecosystem, a wallet app returns out to be a scam and possibly runs away with $52M user funds
дальше »2020-4-22 23:45
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Crypto Community Is Keeping Itself Entertained While on Coronavirus Lockdown
How crypto lovers are killing time in lockdown during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic
дальше »2020-4-19 08:26
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Russian Police Take Down an Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm
Russian police seized almost 1,500 mining rigs from an illegal Bitcoin mining farm, spread across several locations
дальше »2020-3-28 02:00
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UK Police Reports 562 Cases of Bitcoin-Related Blackmail Over Last Two Years
New reports show 562 accounts of Bitcoin blackmail over 2018 and 2019
дальше »2020-3-20 22:33
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Blockchain Analysis Helps Bust ‘Mr Dark’s’ Rape and Child Porn Site
Blockchain analysis helped bring ‘Mr Dark’ — the alleged ringleader of a child porn and rape darknet site — to justice
дальше »2020-3-13 04:08
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IT Exec at Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office Illegally Mined Crypto on Office Systems
An IT expert at a Ukrainian prosecutor’s office used the office’s systems to illegally mine cryptocurrency and provide placement to third parties
дальше »2020-2-28 15:49
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New Email Extortion Scam Targets Google’s AdSense, Demands Bitcoin
A new email extortion scam demands BTC from AdSense users in exchange for preventing an attack
дальше »2020-2-18 20:38
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A Mailbomber in the Netherlands Wants a BTC Payment to Stop Blowing Things Up
Police won’t reveal how much the bomber is asking for to stop
дальше »2020-2-13 00:33
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Hacked Italian Exchange Altsbit to Shut Down in May 2020
Italian crypto exchange Altsbit will terminate its services in May 2020
дальше »2020-2-10 17:29
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Unknown Number of Major League Baseball Players Lured into Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Former pro baseball players and senior citizens are among the victims of a crypto ponzi scheme that defrauded people of at least $7.5 million
дальше »2020-2-6 06:47
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Canadian Teen Charged for $50 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Canadian teenager is charged for a $50 million SIM-swapping ring that targeted Consensus attendees
дальше »2020-1-20 17:42
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US SEC Charges Convict and Associates for $30M Fraudulent ICO
The U.S. SEC has charged Boaz Manor and his associates with raising over $30 million through a fraudulent ICO
дальше »2020-1-18 20:01
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CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
дальше »2020-1-7 18:40
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Vexed Tech Entrepreneur Turns Bitcoin Hacker, Steals €1M+ from Ex-Colleagues
A French tech entrepreneur allegedly stole over 1 million euros in Bitcoin from his former colleagues in a reported “act of revenge”
дальше »2020-1-1 21:09
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Ugandan Police Hold Director of Alleged $2.7M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Ugandan police have reportedly seized Samson Lwanga, a director of Dunamiscoins crypto scam which managed to get $2.7 million from the victims
дальше »2019-12-11 16:23
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Researchers Detect New North Korea-Linked MacOS Malware on Crypto Trading Site
Security researchers identify a new crypto-related macOS malware believed to be the product of North Korean hackers at the Lazarus Group
дальше »2019-12-5 19:25
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US Think Tank Releases Report on Investigation Into Illicit Transactions on the Dark Web
U.S. think thank releases a report on the future of investigating illicit transactions on the dark web, including tracing crypto use
дальше »2019-11-22 04:21
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Cryptocurrency Forensics Firm Elliptic Ties $400M in XRP to Illicit Activities
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic states that $400 million in XRP tokens are tied with illicit activities
дальше »2019-11-21 16:41
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Malware on Official Monero Website Can Steal Crypto: Investigator
Monero’s official website was compromised to distribute software that steals cryptocurrency
дальше »2019-11-20 16:00
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US Gov’t Extradites Alleged Fraudster for Selling Fake Securities for $11M in BTC
U.S. extradites man for selling investors shares in gold company that had no gold in exchange for over $11 million in Bitcoin and other cryptos
дальше »2019-11-20 02:45
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C++ Creator Laments C++ Use in Bitcoin Mining Operation
Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++ programming language, has expressed disappointment in C++’s use in Bitcoin mining operation
дальше »2019-11-13 23:34
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Hackers Breach Johannesburg’s Civil Website Demanding BTC Ransom
Hackers breach Johannesburg’s online gov’t services and are demanding ransom in BTC
дальше »2019-10-26 21:04
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US Authorities Analyze Bitcoin Transactions to Shut Down Child Porn Ring
U.S. law enforcement agencies mapped out the server of the largest child porn site by tracing Bitcoin transactions
дальше »2019-10-17 20:50
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Bank of Ireland Execs Back Out of Testifying in OneCoin Scam Hearings
Bank of Ireland executives change their stance about voluntary testimony in the OneCoin scam case
дальше »2019-10-13 02:32
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Algo Capital Ex-CTO Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Hot Wallet Breach
Algo Capital ex-CTO Pablo Yabo publishes a statement in the wake of a major security breach of a hot wallet under his personal management
дальше »2019-10-8 13:00
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Ethereum Name Service Auctions Halted Because of a Bug
Ethereum Name Service auctions were halted because of a bug that resulted in names being awarded to wrong users and for lower bids
дальше »2019-10-1 13:33
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$6.4M Worth of FSN Tokens Stolen From Fusion Network’s Swap Wallet
Fusion Network’s swap wallet was compromised, resulting in roughly a third of FSN tokens stolen
дальше »2019-9-30 16:11
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US Congress Asks Financial Crime Director to Study Blockchain Tech
U.S. Congress wants FinCEN director to study blockchain in its fight against financial crime
дальше »2019-9-25 01:40
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New Linux Malware Mines Crypto While Remaining Undetectable
Two threat analysts stumbled upon new Linux malware that keeps its crypto mining operations under the radar
дальше »2019-9-17 00:29
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Norwegian Bitcoin Millionaire Jumps From Balcony to Flee Armed Burglar
Norwegian courts will hear the case of an attempted burglary that ended in a cryptocurrency multimillionaire jumping from his second-floor balcony
дальше »2019-9-9 11:45
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Maltese Financial Regulator Will Actively Monitor Cryptocurrency Firms
Malta’s financial watchdog named monitoring for crypto-related crime as a priority in its strategic plan for 2019–2021
дальше »2019-9-7 00:22
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Whale Alert Teams Up With BitcoinAbuse to Fight Crypto Crime
The ever-vigilant Twitter account Whale Alert teams up with BitcoinAbuse to fight cryptocurrency crimes
дальше »2019-9-4 01:05
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