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Crypto pig butchering scams wiped out $3.6 billion in 2024: report
Crypto scams around pig butchering saw crypto users lose over $3. 6 billion in 2024. This reflects a 40% surge in the past year. Pig butchering scams hit highest in 2024 to crypto users,according to a report issued by Cyvers. дальше »
2024-12-27 18:01
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Notorious crypto wallets draining group Pink Drainer loses 10 ETH to address poisoning scam
Pink Drainer lost 10 ETH ($30,000) to an address poisoning scam, exploiting address similarities. Attackers mimicked Pink Drainer’s wallet address to deceive them into sending funds. The attack comes days after Pink Drainer announced ceasing operations. дальше »
2024-7-9 14:00
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Layerswap hack: $100k lost, users to be fully refunded
Layerswap’s domain, layerswap. io, was hijacked, leading to a phishing scam and $100,000 loss. Despite delays, Layerswap regained control, pledged full refunds, and offered a 10% bonus. Crypto scams remain prevalent, with $46. дальше »
2024-3-22 17:06
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New Report Reveals Over Half Of Illegal Crypto Transactions Are Linked To Terrorist Groups And Sanctioned Entities
So far, concerns have escalated over the use of cryptocurrency by sanctioned groups and terrorist organizations, as revealed in the latest “2024 Crypto Crime Report” by leading blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2024-3-1 08:30
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KyberSwap offers a 10% bounty to hacker who stole $47M
KyberSwap is yet to get back the $7 million that was stolen on November 22. The decentralized exchange has offered a 10% bounty to the hacker in a bid to get the funds back. Security firm Beosin unveils the intricacies of the exploit, attributing the attack to a vulnerability in Kyber’s liquidity pools. дальше »
2023-11-24 14:45
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CredixFinance (CREDIX) plunges 100% after Rug Pull
CREDIX token value has plunged by 100%. The price drop is attributed to a Rug Pull as reported PeckShieldAlert. The rug pull involved a wallet address that executed a swap transaction. In a recent turn of events, the cryptocurrency CredixFinance (CREDIX) has experienced a staggering 100% decline, leaving investors and the crypto community in disbelief. дальше »
2023-11-21 13:54
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Former Bithumb chairman faces eight-year prison sentence
Lee Jeong-hoon, former Bithumb Chairman, faces an eight-year prison term. Prosecutors assert Lee misled Kim about joint Bithumb management, BXA Coin listing, and restructuring to evade financial regulations. дальше »
2023-11-17 11:28
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Australian regulators will compel businesses to report cyberattacks: Report
This obligation won’t be backed by a fine if the company fails to comply, and businesses will still be permitted to pay ransoms, though this is discouraged. дальше »
2023-11-13 10:32
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Can crypto Privacy Pools help balance privacy and regulation?
When it comes to privacy and regulation, could Vitalik Buterin’s Privacy Pools be the answer?
дальше »2023-11-9 17:01
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India trained 3,000 police officials on crypto investigations in 2022–2023
The Narcotics Control Bureau and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre trained 141 officials and over 2,800 officers in the financial year 2022–2023. дальше »
2023-11-9 12:42
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New UniBot contract exploited, UNIBOT token crashes
UniBot, a popular Telegram bot used for Uniswap trading, was exploited. UNIBOT token price plummets. User compensation has been promised. UniBot, a popular Telegram bot used for sniping trades on Uniswap, has fallen victim to a significant exploit, causing a sharp decline in the value of the UNIBOT token. дальше »
2023-10-31 11:39
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Suspicious $1.6M NFT purchase raises money laundering concerns
Anonymous $1. 6 million NFT purchase triggers the cryptocurrency community’s suspicions. The previous sale at a much lower price raises questions of foul play. Tornado Cash’s involvement adds to concerns due to its history of anonymizing transactions. дальше »
2023-10-10 12:20
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Ordswap loses control of its website, urges users to recover keys
Ordswap has experienced a security breach that has led to phishing risks for users’ private keys and assets. An online tool has been introduced for MetaMask users to recover private keys. The incident underscores security concerns in crypto. дальше »
2023-10-10 09:45
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zkSync Era protocol Kannagi Finance rugpulls, users lose millions
Kannagi Finance has reportedly rugpulled, with users losses amounting to $2. 13 million. Protocol’s social media channels have been deleted or are unaccessible. KANA token has nosedived, plunging by 99% after the incident. дальше »
2023-7-30 16:24
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Yield Protocol declares full recovery from Euler hack, awaits user token exchange
The permissionless, collateralized fixed-rate borrowing and lending market restored operations in May and will now switch out user tokens worth $1.5 million. дальше »
2023-6-28 21:30
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Pro-XRP attorney’s phone hacked to promote LAW token
Lawyer John Deaton alerted followers via his daughter’s account, urging people to report the hack as the XRP community responded, spreading awareness. дальше »
2023-6-5 11:59
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TORN price dumps 50% after attacker takes over Tornado Cash DAO
TORN price fell more than 40%, dropping from highs of $7. 29 to lows of $3. 55. This is after the Tornado Cash DAO had passed a malicious proposal that included a bug from an attacker. With complete control over the Tornado Cash governance system, the attacker proceeded to drain locked votes. дальше »
2023-5-22 13:36
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Hundred Finance loses $7 million in Optimism hack
The attacker reportedly manipulated the exchange rate between ERC-20 tokens and hTOKENS to steal over $7 million from the protocol. дальше »
2023-4-17 20:14
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Platypus reveals compensation plan for users’ funds after attack
DeFi protocol Platypus seeks to return nearly 78% of the main pool funds by reminting frozen stablecoins.
дальше »2023-2-24 22:30
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Rug pulls: uncovering crypto fraud
How does a crypto rug pull fraud look like? The three main types of rug pulls in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Expert tips on how to avoid falling victim to rug pull fraud. Do you know that a minor rug pull can lead you to bankruptcy? Now, you must be thinking what exactly is rug pull? […] The post Rug pulls: uncovering crypto fraud appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2023-1-26 17:52
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Binance Global Law Enforcement Training Program is official after year of activities
The cryptocurrency exchange has been holding workshops for law enforcement worldwide since hiring a prominent IRS cybercrime investigator to head its anticrime unit. дальше »
2022-9-28 00:30
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US Treasury sanctions USDC and ETH addresses connected to Tornado Cash
The protocol was at the center of some recent hacks and exploits in decentralized finance, including the alleged theft of $455 million by the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group. дальше »
2022-8-8 18:12
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Hackers might be responsible for removing $4.8M from crypto exchange ZB.com: PeckShield
The suspected hack followed ZB.com announcing the suspension of deposits and withdrawals on Tuesday in response to the “sudden failure of some core applications.” дальше »
2022-8-4 23:11
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42% of failed crypto exchanges completely vanished, leaving users in the lurch
Key Takeaways Crypto exchange failures had increased 252% in 2019 and 17% in 2020… The post 42% of failed crypto exchanges completely vanished, leaving users in the lurch appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2022-7-20 17:34
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AUSTRAC Issues 2 New Guides To Help In Fight Versus Cybercriminals
The Australian Financial Compliance Enforcement Agency (AUSTRAC) has announced two new guidelines to make it simpler to identify when crypto is being used for dubious purposes or when a person is being obliged to pay crypto to ransomware perpetrators. дальше »
2022-4-22 14:18
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Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption
The federal advisory suggests exploring four key areas to support a safer adoption for crypto in Australia and dampen cybersecurity threats. дальше »
2022-3-2 13:17
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LCX loses $6.8M in a hot wallet compromise over Ethereum blockchain
The hot wallet compromise was followed by an unauthorized transfer of eight types of ERC-20 tokens including ETH, USDC, LINK and MKR. дальше »
2022-1-10 08:39
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US Senator Warren introduces bill to study crypto’s role in ransomware
The Ransom Disclosure Act aims to help the Department of Homeland Security gather critical data on ransom payments in cryptocurrency and fiat. дальше »
2021-10-7 12:05
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US government delves deeper into crypto accountability with $10M bounty
The Biden administration reportedly intends to ramp up efforts to trace cryptocurrency payments.
дальше »2021-7-15 19:06
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Bitcoin-Targeted Cyber Attacks Surge by Nearly 200% in 2021
A recent analysis by Barracuda Networks shows the rise of bitcoin-centered cyber attacks. In the space of six months attacks targeting victims’ bitcoin surged by 192%. The post Bitcoin-Targeted Cyber Attacks Surge by Nearly 200% in 2021 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-29 12:15
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New analysis sheds light on DOJ Bitcoin seizure, as JBS pays massive $11M ransom
The FBI may have access to a lot more BTC in hacking group's addresses.
дальше »2021-6-10 05:45
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US officials recover $2.3M in crypto from Colonial Pipeline ransom
Government officials did not specify the exact method used to seize the funds from the ransomware group.
дальше »2021-6-8 23:56
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Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement
The Assistant Commissioner of the City of London Police said the partnership with Komainu would help in “denying criminality the proceeds of crime." дальше »
2021-1-22 05:19
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Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack
Investigators reportedly identified the individuals by tracing the crypto exchange accounts used to launder the funds.
дальше »2021-1-22 00:00
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Notorious crypto figures arrested in 2020
Despite the crypto industry experiencing a major rise in mainstream interest in 2020, the year also saw many prominent crypto personnel apprehended by regulators. дальше »
2020-12-24 12:01
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Architect of DoJ's crypto framework will no longer be leading their policy-making
Major figure in Justice Department's cyber work is out from the policy office, but no word on where she's heading next.
дальше »2020-12-12 20:57
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Bitcoin's reputation still a deterrent for institutions, Draper fund analyst says
Institutions still fear Bitcoin’s criminal persona, its volatility, and other factors.
дальше »2020-12-9 00:30
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Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom
Japanese gaming giant Capcom’s networks have reportedly come under attack, with criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom in exchange for not leaking confidential company information to the public. дальше »
2020-11-11 04:30
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Much of Russia’s Blockchain Voter Data Is Now for Sale on the Dark Web
Many Russian citizens now face exploitation on the dark web after their Blockchain voting data was accidentally leaked in early July. дальше »
2020-8-7 19:40
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Hacker Stole 336 BTC from Crypto Exchange Cashaa
Cryptocurrency exchange Cashaa said hackers took 336 bitcoin from one of its wallets. The company has stopped all crypto-related transactions. дальше »
2020-7-12 22:46
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New ransomware lures victims by pretending to be a Canadian Government COVID-19 tracing app
The fraudulent websites encrypt data from victim’s android devices, ESET revealed New ransomware called... The post New ransomware lures victims by pretending to be a Canadian Government COVID-19 tracing app appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-27 15:42
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Cybercriminals Use the Blockchain to Relay Secret Messages
SophosLabs published a study that revealed hackers use the blockchain network to share secret messages.
дальше »2020-6-26 22:46
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15 defendants plead guilty to fraud and money laundering techniques that used Bitcoin
Two Romanian individuals pled guilty to the charges, says US Department of Justice The... The post 15 defendants plead guilty to fraud and money laundering techniques that used Bitcoin appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-6-13 15:11
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South Korean Police Trace 40 People Behind Crypto Payments In Child Porn Ring
40 people involved in crypto payments on the “Nth Room” case were identified by the South Korean authorities
дальше »2020-4-28 22:52
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Crypto Exchange Upbit Confirms Theft of 342,000 Ether — $50M
South Korean crypto exchange UpBit has confirmed that 342,000 ETH was sent to an unknown wallet and customer losses will be compensated
дальше »2019-11-27 12:26
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Binance Hackers Move $8 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Binance hackers are moving stolen funds from the recent Binance hack. Two transactions coming from one of the hacker’s wallet were tracked on July 8, 2019. The transactions had a combined value of over $8 million – nearly 10 percent of the digital loot. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:00
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Consumer-Targeted Cryptojacking Is ‘Essentially Extinct’: Research
After in-browser mining service Coinhive was shut down in early March, cryptojacking against consumers has sharply decreased, according to a new report
дальше »2019-4-27 17:21
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Microsoft Korea: Country Faces Growing Threat From Stealth Crypto Mining Attacks
Microsoft Korea has said the country is facing an increase in crytojacking incidents, in which attackers use a targeted computer’s processing power to mine crypto by stealth
дальше »2019-4-23 13:13
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Android Malware Targets Users of 32 Crypto Apps, Including Coinbase, BitPay
New strain of Trojan malware for Android phones is targeting global users of top crypto and bank apps
дальше »2019-3-30 13:31
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Bitfinex’s Stolen Funds Partially Recovered and Returned by US Law Enforcement
Over $104,000 stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016 have been recovered and returned to the exchange by U.S. law enforcement
дальше »2019-2-25 14:52
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