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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Fake California Cop Racket Targets Victims in Bitcoin Phone Scam
By CCN. com: A notice on the official website for the City of Berkeley police department warns residents of phone scams involving Bitcoin. Calling them “cyber-enabled fraud crime,” the post talks about a woman who scammers attempted to victimize via telephone – even calling her from the number 911. дальше »
2019-4-27 19:49 | |
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Ledger Detects a Phishing Malware, Warns Users Not To Enter 24-Word Recovery Phrase
French-based cryptocurrency wallet service provider, Ledger warned its users that malware had been detected that replaces the Ledger Live desktop app. The malware tricks the victims into entering their 24-word recovery phase. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:59 | |
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U.S. Accuses But Can’t Catch Two Nigerian Scammers Behind $270,000 Bitcoin Fraud
By CCN. com: The United States Attorney’s Office District of Oregon has indicted two Nigerian nationals, Kelvin Usifoh and Onwuemerie Ogor Gift, over a bitcoin fraud scheme which is estimated to have netted them bitcoin worth over $270,000. дальше »
2019-4-25 16:19 | |
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Bumble will use AI to automatically censor unsolicited nudes
Although dating apps set out to make dating easier, they also carry a greater risk of non-consensual interactions and new, easy opportunities for perpetrators to target and abuse victims. Whether it’s an abusive message waiting in your inbox, or an unsolicited nude image from a complete stranger, “surprise” dick pics are an all too common form of online sexual harassment — but Bumble will soon automatically detect and blur “lewd” images sent on its platform using AI. дальше »
2019-4-25 14:20 | |
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California: 21-Year Old Sim Swapping Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $7.5m in Crypto
Joel Ortiz, a 21-year student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge Edward Lee of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Ortiz was convicted of stealing $7. дальше »
2019-4-25 13:59 | |
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PSA: Don’t give in to police officer asking for your Bitcoin, it’s a scam
Has a cop recently asked you to hand over your cryptocurrency? Well, a phone scammer posing as a police officer is targeting victims in California, requesting they hand over all the money in their bank account in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-25 11:27 | |
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Meghan Markle’s Friend Misha Nonoo Faces Bitcoin Hacking Scandal of Fashion Company via Email
Hackers tend to go after any account that they think they can get funding from, and no one appears to be off the table. Misha Nonoo, a designer and friend to Meghan Markle, became one of the latest victims, as her company’s email list was hacked, allowing the attackers to send out threats to any […] дальше »
2019-4-24 02:36 | |
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21 Year Old Hacker Faces a Decade in the Slammer for SIM Swapping and Stealing $7.5 Million USD
Student Goes To Jail For 10 Years After Siphoning $7.5 Million USD Worth in With SIM Swapping Scenario SIM swapping has become a huge problem in the United States. People clone the SIM cards of the victims and then use it to hack their phones. The practice is known as SIM swapping and it is […] дальше »
2019-4-24 00:27 | |
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Bitcoin Sim Swap Thief Nets 10-Year Jail Term
Joel Ortiz, the principal suspect in a Bitcoin theft case, has been sentenced to years in prison according to a release from the office of the District Attorney of Santa Clara County, April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 23:00 | |
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California Jails Student for 10 Years for $7.5 Million SIM-Swap Bitcoin Hack
By CCN. com: A 21-year-old Boston man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for stealing $7. 5 million in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by hacking his victims’ cell phones through a practice called “SIM swapping. дальше »
2019-4-23 14:36 | |
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California Jails Student to 10 Years for $7.5 Million SIM-Swap Bitcoin Hack
By CCN. com: A 21-year-old Boston man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for stealing $7. 5 million in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by hacking his victims’ cell phones through a practice called “SIM swapping. дальше »
2019-4-23 14:36 | |
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Report: Ransom Amounts Following Cyberattacks Rose by 90% in Q1 of 2019
A report published by Coveware, a company that assists ransomware victims in facilitating cryptocurrency ransom payments, claims that ransom amounts requested following cyber attacks increased by 90% in Q1 of 2019 as compared to Q4 of 2018. дальше »
2019-4-23 13:09 | |
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Bitcoin hackers threaten to leak masturbation vids if victims don’t pay up
Bitcoin sextortion scams are so 2018, right? Well, there are some hackers out there that would beg to differ. It appears that residents of Norton, a small town in Kansas, US, are being targeted by scammers threatening to release sensitive material unless the victims pay a Bitcoin ransom. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:53 | |
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Prolific sim-swapper gets 10 years for stealing $7.5M worth of Bitcoin
A 21-year-old man in the US, who is credited with being one of the first people in the country to be convicted of stealing cryptocurrency by hacking a victim’s mobile phone, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:24 | |
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Sri Lanka: U.S. State Dept. Warns of More Possible Terrorist Suicide Attacks
By CCN. com: The US State Department has published a new travel advisory warning that more suicide bombings could be on the way in Sri Lanka. It comes after 290 victims were killed in terrorist attacks across the country on Easter Sunday. дальше »
2019-4-22 15:12 | |
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EY Blockchain Whiz Quits Crypto, Says Adoption Not in Bitcoin’s Forecast
By CCN: The ruthless bitcoin bear market of 2018 has claimed numerous victims, including many crypto startups and executives. The latest is former EY blockchain leader Angus Champion de Crespigny, who’s leaving the industry. дальше »
2019-4-22 02:30 | |
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Bitcoin Bear Market Forces Korea’s Fifth-Largest Crypto Exchange to Close
By CCN: The bitcoin bear market might be over, but it hasn’t finished claiming victims. Coinnest — South Korea’s fifth-largest crypto exchange — shut down this week. Users have until April 30 to withdraw any remaining funds. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:15 | |
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Malwarebytes Labs Report: Electrum Wallet Bitcoin Phishing Attacks Account for $4 Million in Theft
The cryptocurrency market has had their share of scams through the years, with hackers attacking at every single weak point they can find. Hackers have plagued this nascent industry frequently, and a recent report from Malwarebytes Labs says that one of the recent groups of victims is that of the users of the Electrum Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-4-17 23:56 | |
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Bitcoin scammers foiled by victims who simply hung up on them
Bitcoin fraudsters have actually failed for once! Hawaiian Electric customers have successfully been ignoring a “robocall” scam requesting they pay a Bitcoin amount in exchange for keeping their electricity supply running, hah! According to Hawaiian Electric, of the more than 70 scam calls reported, none of the customers paid out any money – an encouraging sign that customers are simply ignoring the scammers. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:31 | |
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The Global Game Arena Collapses, Many Suspect GGA Owners Partaking in Compliance Exit Scam
The Ponzi scheme of the Global Game Arena has just collapsed. Now instead of them admitting that the platform actually run out of money, the admins have gone straight to blame the affiliate investors. дальше »
2019-4-16 08:26 | |
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Cybercriminals Convicted of Using Crypto Malware on 400,000 Computers, Millions Lost in Theft
On April 11, 2019, a federal jury convicted Bogdan Nicolescu and Radu Miclaus of Romania on 21 counts pertaining to a scheme to infect computers using malware technology. The malware was used to steal sensitive information relating to the victims’ credit card and other personal information. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:38 | |
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Romanian duo convicted in US for using cryptocurrency malware-mining to steal millions
Two Romanian residents have been convicted of infecting over 400,000 individual computers with malware in order to mine cryptocurrency and steal victims’ data to sell on the dark web. Bogdan Nicolescu, 36, and Radu Miclaus, 37, were convicted by a US jury following a 12-day trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit service marks, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and 12 counts each of wire fraud. дальше »
2019-4-12 15:31 | |
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Bitcoin phisher steals $365,000 and 10,000 passwords from dark web users
A 37 year-old man in the US has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for fraud in connection with a Bitcoin phishing scheme designed to rob victims of their cryptocurrency. Michael Richo, of New Haven, was also ordered to forfeit $352,000 in cash, various computers and electronic devices, and an assortment of precious coins and metals that he purchased with the proceeds of his offense. дальше »
2019-4-10 12:28 | |
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Mt. Gox might need 2 more years to repay millions worth of lost Bitcoin
The leader of the group representing victims of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox is stepping down from his post. The founder and coordinator of Mt. Gox Legal, Andy Pag, is resigning in the midst of a “legal quagmire that could take years to resolve,” he told CoinDesk in an interview. дальше »
2019-4-9 14:35 | |
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South Korea: AI Helps in Arresting Scammers Involved in $18.7 Million Ponzi Scheme
A scam group has been arrested in Seoul for stealing over $18 million from victims after being caught by an artificial intelligence (AI) program, Korea JoongAng Daily reports on April 8, 2019. Big Crime, Big Time Crypto-related crimes are quite wide and varied. дальше »
2019-4-9 20:00 | |
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Korean Police Bust $19 Million Bitcoin Ponzi
A special South Korean investigative agency in Seoul has successfully used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unravel a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded 56,000 people of more than $18. 7 million. дальше »
2019-4-8 15:30 | |
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Belgian regulator flags potentially fraudulent crypto-trading platforms after blacklisting 120 websites
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority [FSMA] identified seven new cryptocurrency trading websites in Belgium which could potentially be fraudulent. The financial authority admitted to receiving complaints from Belgian consumers who had invested in digital assets through these platforms. дальше »
2019-4-5 18:30 | |
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Rejected Mt. Gox Victims Get Second Chance to Reclaim Lost Bitcoin
Not everyone who used Mt. Gox or even who lost money on the disgraced bitcoin exchange is entitled to receive anything from the civil rehabilitation plan, a recent document posted to the failed exchange’s website reveals. дальше »
2019-4-5 23:30 | |
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Stacktical Wants to Instantly Compensate Victims of Internet Outages Using Smart Contracts and Cryptocurrency Escrows
Since the hourly cost of downtime can exceed $100K, it goes without saying that the reliability of online services is mission-critical for business and enterprise customers. In 2018, more than 80% of corporations required a minimum of 99. дальше »
2019-4-4 21:16 | |
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Quadriga CX Victims May Get Refunds Sooner than Later
Creditors of the now defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, QuadrigaCX may get compensated sooner than later, as Ernst & Young (EY), the court-appointed monitor investigating the case, has advised the firm to commence bankruptcy proceedings as soon as possible, to cut costs and expedite the creditors’ refunds process, reports Bloomberg on April 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-4 09:00 | |
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Google kills off Google+ and Inbox in ritual slaughter
If Google were a TV show, it’d undoubtedly be Game of Thrones. Like Game of Thrones, it’ll introduce a prominent new character (app) that has the potential to change everything, only to see it killed off in the next season. дальше »
2019-4-3 04:55 | |
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Continued Bear Market Leads to Delisting of Bitfarms Mining Company from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
The bear market has left a lot of victims in its path, and there have been many companies that have been forced to shut down their operations to avoid losing anything else. In the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the major losses sustained by one crypto mining firm have been substantial enough to pull them off […] дальше »
2019-4-2 17:14 | |
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Where’s the Justice? Mt. Gox CEO Escapes Embezzlement Verdict to Appeal Manipulation Charge
The former chief executive of shuttered bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox is going for the trifecta now that his trial is over. Mark Karpeles got off scot-free on charges of embezzlement and breach of trust. дальше »
2019-3-30 17:25 | |
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$9 Million Bitcoin Scam Defrauded More Than 250 Victims
Jon Montroll, the man behind BitFunder and WeExchange, was charged with fraud last February. He pleaded guilty last July, and will be sentenced in April. Montroll reportedly hid the theft of over 6,000 BTC from his platform in 2013, and went to great lengths to hide the hack – even lying to investigators. дальше »
2019-3-29 19:40 | |
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Facebook Hate Speech Ban is Far Too Little – and 50 Victims Too Late
By CCN. com: It might have taken the brutal, livestreamed murder of 50 men, women, and children, but Facebook has finally decided to ban the promotion of white nationalism on its platform. Facebook Took 3 Months (!) to Formulate Hate Speech Ban What were Facebook staff doing while a homicidal maniac was planning his deadly assault on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand? I’ll tell you. дальше »
2019-3-29 19:06 | |
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Bitcoin scammers swindled UK investors out of $19M last year
The UK$53,000) per day lost to scammers, enough to buy well specced BMW 3 Series. In some cases victims were hit by a double con. After being scammed for a first time, victims would be targeted by secondary scammers making false claims they could get back the victim’s lost funds for… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Bitcoin дальше »
2019-3-28 13:22 | |
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$270 Million OxyContin Settlement Won’t Solve Oklahoma’s Opioid Crisis
By CCN. com: Drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma finally settled a lawsuit with the state of Oklahoma, with the OxyContin maker agreeing to pay $270 million to fund addiction research, addiction treatment, and legal fees. дальше »
2019-3-28 19:26 | |
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CabbageTech owner charged with running $200K cryptocurrency and cash swindle
The operator of New York-based company CabaggeTech has been accused of defrauding investors out of more than $200,000 in cash and cryptocurrency, according to a nine-count indictment unsealed in federal court in New York, on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-3-27 14:40 | |
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Jussie Smollett Wrist Slap is an Absolute Slap in the Face to Real Victims
The Jussie Smollett case may be over, but the Empire star’s bizarre hate crime hoax leaves an awful mess in its wake. Have a little bit of fame? Feel sorry for yourself for not having more? Hate white people? Live in the U. дальше »
2019-3-27 01:10 | |
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Survey Claims Women Economists Still Victims of Sexism in the Workplace
Women may be fearless, but they’re still discriminated against in the workplace. A new survey by the American Economic Association (AEA) reveals that the professional climate for female economists remains a bit chilly despite the strides that corporate America is making toward a more level playing field. дальше »
2019-3-26 02:30 | |
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FEMA Data Breach Exposes Private Data of Nearly 3 Million Individuals
A data breach has occurred within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), resulting in the private data of nearly three million disaster victims being shared with an unnamed contractor. Who’s at Risk? The shared information includes home addresses, social security numbers and banking information for victims of U. дальше »
2019-3-24 01:08 | |
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As Mt Gox Continues Legal Proceedings, Creditors Warn Major Sale Could Drop Bitcoin Fork Prices Drastically
Even though the trauma of Mt. Gox is five years old, that has not stopped Mt. Gox Legal from pursuing the compensation that is due to the victims. Mt. Gox Legal is a group that involves 1,000 creditors from the Mt. дальше »
2019-3-23 22:48 | |
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Mt Gox Settlement and $593 Million of BTC and BCH, Will Bitcoin Rally?
Bitcoin prices steady after yesterday’s sell-off Mt Gox trustee approved 802,521 BTC as claims Volumes stable but below average Wholesale liquidation of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash stash in the hands of Nobuaki could heap pressure on responsible exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-23 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin Fraudster Duped Italian Investors out of $300,000 in Gold & Crypto
Gold and bitcoins worth of hundreds of thousands of euros are the spoils of an elaborate online fraud discovered by the postal police in Liguria, Italy. Bitcoin Scam Artist Impersonated Swiss Crypto Firm Local sources reported that the Italian authorities recently arrested a Genoa-based computer expert who entangled his victims by exploiting encrypted communication channels and false identities found on the darknet. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:16 | |
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Blackmailers are posing as CIA agents to steal your Bitcoin
A cryptocurrency fan has issued a warning: scammers are posing as the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to fool you into giving up $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, so take notice. A Reddit post titled “CIA got me fam” displayed proof of a new bogus email campaign designed to trick potential victims into thinking they are subject of an international criminal investigation. дальше »
2019-3-19 18:24 | |
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South Korea’s Biggest Exchange Bithumb Will Slash Half of Its Staff as Bear Market Blues Strike Again
The crypto winter continues to make victims. Unfortunately, the next victims are the employees of Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea. Coindesk Korea has recently reported that the affirmed that it would cut the number of employees from the current 310 to around 150 soon. If this is confirmed, half of the team […] дальше »
2019-3-19 00:54 | |
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Governments Exploit Christchurch Tragedy to Enforce Censorship and Thought Policing
No sooner had the victims of the Christchurch attack fallen than governments were clamoring to mine the tragedy for political capital. Despite the shooting having been live streamed on Facebook, antipodean officials have directed their ire against fringe websites in a desperate bid to control the narrative and criminalize curious civilians. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:05 | |
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The Rise of Cryptojacking: Prevent it, Detect it and Recover from the Malware
As cryptocurrencies grew in acceptance as well as value and cryptocurrency mining became a lucrative business, cryptojacking has become the latest jackpot for cybercriminals. Thousands of websites globally that are operated by government agencies and the most recognized organizations are compromised by malicious con artists who harvest their victims’ CPU power for covert mining operations. дальше »
2019-3-16 12:00 | |
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Scam Emails and Clipboard Hijackers Proliferate to Pilfer Bitcoin
Receiving Bitcoin investment related emails could cause a Windows clipboard hijacker to be installed on your computer, researchers warn. The new malware spam campaign that aims to steal bitcoins from its victims is currently underway; it’s still unknown how many devices are affected. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:35 | |
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