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Crypto scammers impersonate Sony-backed Soneium blockchain to drain wallets
Crypto scammers are using fake Google ads to target Soneium blockchain users in a new phishing attack. дальше »
2024-10-23 16:35
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Australian police crack seed phrase to seize $6.4 million in cryptocurrency
AFP seizes millions in cryptocurrency after accessing a suspect's account using a cracked seed phrase in a major criminal investigation. дальше »
2024-10-3 15:12
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Indodax hacked for $22 million, Lazarus Group suspected
Indodax suffers a $22 million cryptocurrency heist, with North Korea’s Lazarus Group suspected of orchestrating the attack. дальше »
2024-9-11 15:43
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Hacker behind $27M Penpie heist applauded by Euler exploiter
The Penpie hacker remains defiant, moving millions through Tornado Cash, even as the platform offers a bounty for information. дальше »
2024-9-7 16:34
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Solana users at risk as malicious Google Chrome extension drains funds
Jupiter issues warning about a malicious Chrome extension threatening Solana users' funds. дальше »
2024-8-21 14:55
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Australia’s ASIC shuts down 615 crypto scams in a year
Australia's ASIC cracks down on hundreds of crypto scams as fraudsters employ AI and fake endorsements to deceive investors. дальше »
2024-8-20 15:18
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DMM Bitcoin hackers launder funds via the notorious Huione Guarantee marketplace
Stolen funds from the DMM Bitcoin hack are being laundered via the Cambodian-based Huione Guarantee, with suspected involvement from North Korea's Lazarus Group. дальше »
2024-7-15 10:14
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Lithuania fines crypto firm Payeer €9.3m over sanctions and AML violations
Payeer faces record fines for facilitating transactions with Russian users in violation of international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. дальше »
2024-7-11 19:51
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Crypto hack losses drop more than 50% in June 2024
June 2024 saw a significant decline in crypto hack losses, totaling $176 million across 20 incidents, according to a report by PeckShield. дальше »
2024-7-2 13:34
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TON network plagued by phishing attacks according to recent warning
The Open Network (TON) faces rising phishing attacks, with scammers exploiting Telegram's vulnerabilities and targeting anonymous TON wallet users. дальше »
2024-6-25 14:09
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Ethfinance fee scam sees $310k lost, Washington DFI issue alert
The Washington DFI has issued a warning after a trader lost $310,000 to the fraudulent crypto platform Ethfinance. дальше »
2024-6-14 12:28
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Two OKX user accounts hacked as SMS notification security compromised
OKX faces serious security breaches with hacked customer accounts and compromised SMS notifications, leading to potential financial losses. дальше »
2024-6-11 10:36
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Axie Infinity recovers $5.7m lost in Ronin hack with Norwegian authorities, $40m underway
Sky Mavis, the creator of Axie Infinity, aided by Norwegian authorities and the FBI, has recovered $5.7 million from the Ronin Bridge hack. дальше »
2024-6-8 19:29
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Elon Musk crypto scams flood YouTube during SpaceX launch
AI-driven scammers hijacked YouTube channels during SpaceX's Starship launch to run a crypto-doubling scam. дальше »
2024-6-7 10:44
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Crypto criminals allegedly socially engineer multiple celebrity X accounts
Celebrities' X accounts were used by crypto criminals to promote tokens, allegedly through social engineering. дальше »
2024-5-27 10:45
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UK shuts down bogus crypto advice platform
Amey Finance Academy was shut down for misleading investors and promoting the $1.7 billion HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2024-5-15 09:02
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Hackers exploit token mimicking ENA after Ethena Labs announced a 750M ENA airdrop
Hackers have struck the cryptocurrency market once again, exploiting a fake token bearing the name of Ethena Labs’ ENA token. The incident occurred shortly after Ethena Labs made headlines with the announcement of a massive 750 million ENA token airdrop. дальше »
2024-3-29 14:06
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Pastor faces legal charges for luring congregation into buying worthless crypto
Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn face legal turmoil after scamming his followers to invest in INDXcoin, a worthless digital coin, pocketing around $1. 3 million. Regalados used their church platform to lure 300 Christians to invest $3. дальше »
2024-1-24 14:52
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Crypto hack losses have declined 50% in 2023: report
The total funds lost to crypto hackers in 2023 is down more than 50% compared to volumes recorded in 2022, according to a report by blockchain security and analytics firm TRM Labs. Despite the 160 hacking incidents reported in the year, the total of $1. дальше »
2023-12-14 19:20
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US Citizen Jailed for Impersonating Apple, Stealing Crypto and NFTs
A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud, including stealing cryptocurrencies and NFTs by impersonating an Apple support worker and gaining unauthorized access to victims' iCloud accounts. дальше »
2023-11-29 13:15
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Justin Sun’s linked crypto exchange HTX resumes BTC transactions after hack
Cryptocurrency exchange HTX has reinstated deposits and withdrawals of Bitcoin (BTC) after the initial halt. The Justin Sun linked exchange halted the transactions following a hack last week, resulting in a loss of about $30 million worth of digital assets. дальше »
2023-11-27 15:46
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AI to the rescue: Mastercard and Feedzai partner to combat crypto fraud
Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Feedzai to enhance the detection and prevention of fraud in crypto transactions. According to the press release, Feedzai’s AI-powered fraud prevention solution will be integrated with Mastercard’s CipherTrace Armada technology, which is used to monitor transactions from over 7,000 crypto entities. дальше »
2023-11-20 20:58
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House digital assets subcommittee hears testimony on role of crypto in crime and illicit finance
The U. S. House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion heard testimony today from a panel of experts in a hearing titled “Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down Illicit Activity in Digital Assets. дальше »
2023-11-16 23:30
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Atlanta Doctor Who Used Bitcoin Payment in Murder-for-Hire Plot Pleads Guilty
A Georgia physician, James Wan, pleaded guilty to hiring a hitman via the dark web, paying over $25,000 in Bitcoin. The FBI thwarted the murder plot and secured Wan's confession. The post Atlanta Doctor Who Used Bitcoin Payment in Murder-for-Hire Plot Pleads Guilty appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-10-19 13:00
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Redefining crypto memes with Memeinator: deflationary tokenomics, top-notch utility, and more
The newly introduced Memeinator has already raised over $600K in its presale as it kick-started the mission to transform the meme coin world by destroying weak competitors. AI-powered services, legitimate utility, and engaged followers ensure real-world innovation. дальше »
2023-10-7 09:25
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None Trading, a Discord crypto bot, shuts down after critical exploit
None Trading, a cryptocurrency and non-fungible token (NFT) trading tool that operated within the Discord platform has been forced to close its operations due to a severe “critical exploit” within its underlying infrastructure. дальше »
2023-9-22 19:36
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Lawyers Labeled Chainalysis Data Unreliable “Junk Science”
Chainalysis, renowned for its blockchain forensics, faces scrutiny over its software's accuracy. With its methods labeled as "junk science," the future of crypto investigations could be at a turning point. дальше »
2023-9-16 20:49
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OneCoin Co-Founder Receives 20-Year Sentence and $300M Fine
The founder of OneCoin has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The post OneCoin Co-Founder Receives 20-Year Sentence and $300M Fine appeared first on BeInCrypto.
дальше »2023-9-13 05:59
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One Man’s Quest to Defeat Crypto Hackers Is More Old-School Than You Might Think
Security Discovery researcher and founder Jeremiah Fowler shares insights into methods he uses to combat crypto crime. The post One Man’s Quest to Defeat Crypto Hackers Is More Old-School Than You Might Think appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-29 17:48
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PepeCoin (PEPE) prints a ‘deadly’ pattern following rug-pull allegations
PepeCoin has lost its appeal as profitable meme crypto after losing over 80% since its record peak four months ago. Furthermore, the price outlook shows the alt could endure further declines in the upcoming weeks or months, sending prices to zero. дальше »
2023-8-29 16:54
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UK to expand crypto crime agency, hiring spree underway
The job involves investigating crypto fraud, money laundering and other blockchain-based crime performed by organized groups.
дальше »2023-8-7 11:47
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Singapore Woman Who Stole $4.2 Million in Bybit Assets Told to Return Them
A Singapore judge rules that exchanges must make restitution for spending crypto held in trust, belonging to Bybit. The post Singapore Woman Who Stole $4.2 Million in Bybit Assets Told to Return Them appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-28 16:15
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North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Clients of US IT Firm
North Korean hackers are trying to breach multiple crypto companies using a common service provider. The post North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Clients of US IT Firm appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-20 17:22
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Crypto Fraudster Jailed Over $248 Million Investment Scam
Crypto fraudster Eddy Alexandre faces nine years in jail after promising returns from an AI bot on his EminiFX exchange, but instead pocketed and stole investor funds. The post Crypto Fraudster Jailed Over $248 Million Investment Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-19 13:15
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Revenues From Crypto Crimes Fall 65% as Projects Harden Security With AI
Crypto criminals were frustrated in 2023, with inflows into risky or criminal addresses falling 42% and 63%. The post Revenues From Crypto Crimes Fall 65% as Projects Harden Security With AI appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-13 19:45
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Hacker Sells Stolen User Data from Razer Gaming Breach
An attacker stole user data from Singapore gaming company Razor and sold them on a online forum. The post Hacker Sells Stolen User Data from Razer Gaming Breach appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-10 13:15
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Only 19% of Crypto Crimes in 2022 Used Bitcoin, New Report Finds
A new TRM Labs report found that Bitcoin's role in crime is ceding ground to multi-chain assets. The post Only 19% of Crypto Crimes in 2022 Used Bitcoin, New Report Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-6-29 19:30
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Twitter Bitcoin Hacker Jailed for 5 Years
Bitcoin fraud criminal Joseph James O'Connor has been sentenced to five years in jail after extorting $794,000 in Bitcoin following the takeover of prominent Twitter accounts. The post Twitter Bitcoin Hacker Jailed for 5 Years appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-6-26 14:15
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Grocery Store Manager Stole Cash to Buy Bitcoin
Grocery store thief Lacia Holm likely bought $1,020 in Bitcoin at a nearby ATM.
The post Grocery Store Manager Stole Cash to Buy Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
дальше »2023-6-23 19:45
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Institutional crypto brokerage firm Floating Point Group (FPG) suspends operations
Due to the unfortunate cyber security incident on Sunday, June 11th, an institutional cryptocurrency brokerage firm Floating Point Group (FPG) has through a tweet confirmed that trading, deposits, and withdrawals have been suspended on its platform. дальше »
2023-6-15 15:22
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Is Multichain guilty of a rugpull? Binance suspends deposits
The MultiChain protocol and its native token, the MULTI, have been in the limelight in today’s crypto news following reports of transactions on the Multichain protocol being delayed across multiple cross-chain bridges without a clear explanation. дальше »
2023-5-27 17:59
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Just in: SAPR tokens worthless following $3M rug pull by Swaprum developers
Swaprum developers execute $3M heist Despite their anonymity nature, cryptocurrencies follow the principles of transparency and trust. Nonetheless, exit scams and hacks have been long-term challenges in this space. дальше »
2023-5-21 12:02
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AXS soars 17% following Axie Infinity’s crypto game debut on Apple App Store
On Wednesday, the renowned game developer Sky Mavis revealed the release of the Origins crypto game on Apple’s App Store, allowing individuals from selected countries to enjoy the game seamlessly. дальше »
2023-5-18 16:08
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Bitcoin Fraudster Has Assets Targeted by US Secret Service
U.S. Secret Service agent Jason Brown filed papers to seize property w which belonged to Bitcoin fraudster Scott Reed. The post Bitcoin Fraudster Has Assets Targeted by US Secret Service appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-5-9 18:16
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Crypto Critic’s Allegations Ignores Industry’s Crime-Fighting Progress
Contrary to a recent critique, crypto prevents crime through open ledger technology that enable efficient tracking of fund flows when needed. The post Crypto Critic’s Allegations Ignores Industry’s Crime-Fighting Progress appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-27 16:30
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Legacy Banks vs. Crypto: Who Are the Bad Actors of Finance?
Discover the scale of misconduct within the world's largest banks and how they compare to the tribulations faced by the cryptocurrency industry, as we explore the future of finance. The post Legacy Banks vs. дальше »
2023-4-26 23:17
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The Ethics of Crypto Fundraising in Conflict Zones
Delve into the dark, illegal use of crypto in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Is now the time for increased regulation and oversight? The post The Ethics of Crypto Fundraising in Conflict Zones appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-2-28 01:02
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Justice Department Announces Capture of Russian Exchange Bitzlato, Arrests Founder
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced that Russian cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymo has been arrested in Miami for running an illegal operation. The post Justice Department Announces Capture of Russian Exchange Bitzlato, Arrests Founder appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-1-19 20:55
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European Law Enforcement Raid 18 Locations Related to Crypto Fraud
The European Law Enforcement Agencies dismantled a crypto fraud network and seized over $1 million in cryptocurrencies and €50,000 in cash. The post European Law Enforcement Raid 18 Locations Related to Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-1-15 23:28
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UK National Crime Agency Announces Unit to Tackle Crypto Crime
The UK National Crime Agency arms against crypto crimes. The agency is looking to hire a cryptocurrency expert for its crypto unit. The post UK National Crime Agency Announces Unit to Tackle Crypto Crime appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-1-4 19:44
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