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Criminals demand $30k in BTC from schools in bomb scare
Three Indonesian international schools received bomb threats from an unknown sender, who demanded a ransom of $30,000 worth of BTC sent to the same crypto address. Three international schools in Indonesia were targeted by criminals claiming to have planted a… дальше »
2025-10-9 12:30 | |
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U.S. seizes servers and $1.09m in crypto linked to BlackSuit ransomware gang
Another ransomware gang is in U.S. crosshairs, with authorities moving against the BlackSuit group, active since 2022 and linked to more than $370 million in ransom demands. On Monday, the Justice Department said it seized four servers, nine domains, and… дальше »
2025-8-13 12:24 | |
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Coinbase helps bust $20 million spoofing scheme amid legal scrutiny
Coinbase refused to pay a $20 million ransom after a separate data breach. A class-action lawsuit accuses Coinbase of withholding key risk information. The FCA fined Coinbase $4. 5 million for compliance failures tied to the breach. дальше »
2025-5-28 13:48 | |
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DOJ opens probe into Coinbase breach involving bribed overseas staff: report
The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a recent breach at Coinbase involving bribed overseas staff and a $20 million ransom demand. U.S. authorities have launched a criminal investigation into how hackers managed to steal sensitive… дальше »
2025-5-21 11:14 | |
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Coinbase faces SEC probe over historical user metrics: report
Stock slips 6% after report on federal investigation. The regulatory scrutiny comes as Coinbase deals with the aftermath of a cybersecurity breach disclosed earlier in the day. Hackers reportedly stole customer data and are demanding a $20 million ransom. дальше »
2025-5-16 21:51 | |
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Coinbase breach: attackers demand $20M ransom
Attackers bribed support staff to access internal tools. $20M ransom demand redirected into reward fund. New protections live ahead of S&P 500 entry. Coinbase has disclosed a targeted cyberattack involving bribed overseas contractors, resulting in a significant data breach that impacted less than 1% of its monthly active users. дальше »
2025-5-16 17:03 | |
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Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Rescued from Kidnappers in France
Ledger co-founder David Balland has been rescued after a kidnapping. While no ransom was paid, the case underscores growing crypto risks. The post Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Rescued from Kidnappers in France appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-1-23 20:58 | |
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Report: Ledger co-founder David Balland released after kidnapping
Ledger co-founder David Balland had been kidnapped on Tuesday Earlier reports claimed the other Ledger co-founder Eric Larchevêque was the one kidnapped The kidnappers reportedly demanded a significant amount of ransom in crypto Kidnappers have released David Balland, a retired co-founder of crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger. дальше »
2025-1-23 16:49 | |
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Local Pakistani crypto trader abducted and forced to transfer $340k
Ransom victim recounts harrowing ordeal as kidnappers force transfer of life savings. On Dec. 25, 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan, seven suspects—including an officer from the Counter-Terrorism Department—were taken into custody on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping of a cryptocurrency… дальше »
2025-1-6 03:17 | |
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Bitcoin ransom case: TikTok influencer avoids jail after Saudi prince kidnapping bid
Catherine Colivas avoided jail time for a Bitcoin ransom kidnapping scheme. The case underscores the rise of cybercrime amid a Bitcoin boom and increasing ransomware attacks. Catherine ColThe post Bitcoin ransom case: TikTok influencer avoids jail after Saudi prince kidnapping bid appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-12-17 18:16 | |
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Binance’s $1.6m crypto trace leads Malaysian police to kidnappers
Binance, along with the Royal Malaysia Police, have successfully traced $1.6 million in kidnapping ransom paid for the release of a 59-year-old businessman. The prominent cryptocurrency exchange collaborated with Malaysian law enforcement to track a portion of the $4.5 million… дальше »
2024-11-16 13:58 | |
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Crypto CEO Held Hostage In Toronto, Freed After $1 Million Ransom Payment
Dean Skurka, CEO of blockchain and crypto firm WonderFi, was kidnapped, held for ransom, and was subsequently released after paying $1 million. According to CBC and other sources, Skurka was reportedly abducted in downtown Toronto around 6 p. дальше »
2024-11-9 21:30 | |
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Kidnapped WonderFi CEO released after paying $720k ransom
Dean Skurka is the president and CEO of WonderFi, a Canadian crypto company Skurka was forced into a vehicle in downtown Toronto during rush hour He said that client funds and data remain safe and weren’t impacted by the kidnapping The kidnapped CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency company WonderFi has returned safely after electronically transferring CAD$1 […] The post Kidnapped WonderFi CEO released after paying $720k ransom appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-11-9 17:56 | |
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Crypto CEO kidnapped in Toronto, $1m ransom paid for release
Toronto police are investigating the kidnapping of Dean Skurka, CEO of WonderFi. Skurka was abducted in downtown Toronto during rush hour on Wednesday, Nov. 6. He was later released after a $1 million ransom was paid electronically, per CBC. The… дальше »
2024-11-8 23:25 | |
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Cencora pays $75 million in Bitcoin in the largest known case of ransomware attack
The unprecedented ransom payment by Cencora may incentivize more cyberattacks on critical sectors, escalating cybersecurity risks globally. The post Cencora pays $75 million in Bitcoin in the largest known case of ransomware attack appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-9-20 17:58 | |
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Hackers demanded crypto ransom amid cyber attack at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Grand Palais in Paris, a prominent venue for the 2024 Summer Olympics, has become the latest victim of a high-profile cyberattack. Hackers infiltrated the venue’s digital infrastructure, demanding a significant ransom in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2024-8-16 14:34 | |
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Malaysian police pursuing four suspects after $1.2m crypto kidnapping ransom
Four suspects remain at large in a Malaysian kidnapping case where $1.2 million in cryptocurrency was paid as ransom, with police already arresting 14 others. Police in Malaysia are on the hunt for four people suspected to have taken part… дальше »
2024-8-13 11:56 | |
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Kidnappers arrested after demanding a $660,000 USDT ransom
Two Hong Kong kidnappers demanded a stablecoin ransom before getting arrested, highlighting concerns over crypto-related crimes and safety. The interesting and jarring kidnapping took place in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, and saw criminals demanding a cryptocurrency ransom for a… дальше »
2024-7-5 19:37 | |
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Rabotnik, Affiliate of Ransomware Group REvil, Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail
Ukrainian national, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced 13 years and seven months in prison for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. дальше »
2024-5-2 09:04 | |
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$3M in Stolen NFTs Retrieved After 120 ETH Ransom Paid
Swift recovery of stolen NFTs highlights risks in digital asset realm, urging constant vigilance, secure protocols, and proactive security measures. The post $3M in Stolen NFTs Retrieved After 120 ETH Ransom Paid appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2023-12-18 04:05 | |
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Hacker Who Stole Millions Worth of NFTs Demands a Ransom
NFT Trader's breach led to the loss of valuable NFTs, including Bored Ape tokens. The hacker exploited old contracts, demanding ransoms, amidst a surge in NFT market activity and Bitcoin-based NFT sales The post Hacker Who Stole Millions Worth of NFTs Demands a Ransom appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-12-17 23:01 | |
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Cryptojacking Spikes by 400%: Essential Facts Uncovered in Reports
In recent times, there has been a noticeable decrease in conventional ransomware attacks, as various enterprises have opted against paying ransom. However, cryptojacking still presents a significant threat. дальше »
2023-7-27 19:00 | |
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Ransomware group known to use Monero and Bitcoin targets Italian asset manager
The Italian asset manager Azimut has been targeted by the international ransomware group BlackCat, Reuters reported on July 24. Reuters said that the company disclosed the cyberattack on the same day and added that the firm has rejected any demand for a ransom payment. дальше »
2023-7-25 06:00 | |
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€500,000 Bitcoin Ransom: 53-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Targeting German Retailer: 53-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Targeting German Retailer
53-year-old former healthcare worker has been sentenced to seven years in prison by Karlsruhe District Court for extorting German retailer dm with €500,000 Bitcoin ransom and detonating bomb at one of its stores дальше »
2023-4-15 19:30 | |
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€500,000 Bitcoin Ransom: 53-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Targeting German Retailer
53-year-old former healthcare worker has been sentenced to seven years in prison by Karlsruhe District Court for extorting German retailer dm with €500,000 Bitcoin ransom and detonating bomb at one of its stores дальше »
2023-4-15 19:30 | |
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€500,000 Bitcoin Bombing: 53-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Targeting German Retailer
53-year-old former healthcare worker has been sentenced to seven years in prison by Karlsruhe District Court for extorting German retailer dm with €500,000 Bitcoin ransom and detonating bomb at one of its stores дальше »
2023-4-14 19:30 | |
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Ontario court documents describe kidnap, ransom, torture of $41M crypto scammer
New court filings in the case of Aiden Pleterski — the self-proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ of Canada — reveal previously undisclosed details of his kidnapping and torture — which occurred over three days December 2022 as a result of a botched crypto investment scheme. дальше »
2023-3-27 14:30 | |
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Self-Proclaimed Crypto ‘King’ Kidnapped And Tortured For Ransom – Details
Self-professed crypto “king” Aiden Pleterski’s scheme was supposed to make him a fortune. Instead, it led to an ordeal that lasted for days. Pleterski was kidnapped and beaten by his captors, who demanded a hefty ransom, according to new details released earlier this month, recently obtained by CTV News Toronto. According to the Canadian news […] дальше »
2023-3-27 09:00 | |
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Ransomware revenues reduce by 40% as victims refuse to pay in 2022
On Jan. 19, Chainalysis released a report showing that 2022 was an impactful year for fighting cybercrime. Revenue from ransom attacks reduced to $456.8 million from 765.6 million in 2021. Experts from Chainalysis attribute this considerable drop of 40% to… дальше »
2023-1-20 14:16 | |
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Chainalysis Aids the Government Track Down Crypto Transactions to get Hackers
Chainalysis, an 8.6 billion valued startup, is helping the US government track down and snatch a 75 Bitcoin ransom from the hands of hackers. Chainalysis to the Rescue According to Bloomberg, In 2021 malignant cyber criminals launched a hack against… дальше »
2022-9-22 11:50 | |
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Власти США изъяли $500 000 у связанных с КНДР операторов вируса-вымогателя
В Минюсте США сообщили о конфискации около $500 000, выплаченных связанным с КНДР операторам вымогательского ПО. Justice Department Seizes and Forfeits Approximately $500,000 from North Korean Ransomware Actors and their ConspiratorsTwo Ransom Payments Made by U. дальше »
2022-7-20 11:06 | |
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