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FBI arrests Alabama man in connection with fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post
Eric Council Jr. has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud In January, the SEC’s X account was hacked with a post claiming that the agency had approved the first Bitcoin ETF A day later, the SEC approved the first Bitcoin ETFs A 25-year-old man from Athens, Alabama has […] The post FBI arrests Alabama man in connection with fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »
2024-10-21 00:07
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Hackers target Friend.tech users with cunning verification scam
Users of Friend.Tech — a decentralized social network — have recently been targeted by numerous hacker attacks. дальше »
2023-10-9 16:49
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Friend.tech announces new features following SIM-swapping attack
Friend.tech, the decentralized social network that allows users to buy and sell keys linked to X, announced a new feature via social media. дальше »
2023-10-6 20:40
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Hack of Vitalik Buterin's X Account Leads to $691K Stolen
Hackers who took control of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's X account have stolen more than $691,000 after posting a malicious phishing link that gained access to people's wallets. дальше »
2023-9-12 17:10
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Crypto Entrepreneur Emerging Victorious against Hackers, Recovers $22 Million
Popular cryptocurrency entrepreneur Michael Terpin has recorded multiple victories in his fight against cyber attackers. Of the stolen $24m, Terpin has recovered $22m and is gunning for more. дальше »
2022-10-30 16:30
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U.K. Hacker Faces Possible Extradition to U.S. Following Sim-Swap Crypto Fraud
A 24-year-old U.K. hacker faces possible extradition to the U.S. after a sim-swap fraud that occurred back in 2021. The post U.K. Hacker Faces Possible Extradition to U.S. Following Sim-Swap Crypto Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-8 18:04
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Alabama Man Charged Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $150K in Crypto
Joseph Chase Oaks allegedly used SIM-swap hacks to access victim's online accounts between August 2018 and October 2019. дальше »
2021-2-12 18:31
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A Christmas Gift for Ledger Users – Death Threats
A wave of attacks aimed at Ledger hardware wallet owners is coming to light. Unfortunately, this offensive has not been limited to a few phishing emails — some customers are reporting ransom attempts and even death threats. дальше »
2020-12-23 10:58
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Irish Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto Through SIM Hacks
The man was part of a criminal group that compromised crypto accounts with assistance from contacts at mobile operators. дальше »
2020-11-19 13:13
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US Officials Allege Student Defrauded Apple as Part of SIM Swap Attack
A UC-San Diego student is accused of participating in a SIM-swapping scam that defrauded Apple and stole one victim’s crypto. дальше »
2020-6-10 21:01
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AT&T Files for Dismissal in $24M Phone Hack Case, Claims Crypto Exec Didn’t Read Terms
Terpin claims he lost $24 million in crypto due to AT&T's negligence. The firm says he didn't read the company's policy documents. дальше »
2020-4-2 18:00
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Crypto Investor’s Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules
AT&T's motion to dismiss Michael Terpin's case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday. дальше »
2020-2-26 14:54
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Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T
AT&T has again argued against allegations it was in part responsible for a SIM-swap hack that cost crypto exec Seth Shapiro $1.8 million. дальше »
2020-1-24 19:03
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US Authorities Allege SIM Swapping Thief Bought Music Royalties, Jewelry, With Crypto
Court documents allege that Pennsylvania resident Anthony Faulk hijacked a crypto company executive's phone, stealing crypto and using the proceeds for an expensive watch, music royalties, jewelry and a house. дальше »
2019-12-13 07:08
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US Authorities Allege SIM-Swapping Thief Bought Music Royalties, Jewelry With Crypto
Court documents allege that Pennsylvania resident Anthony Faulk hijacked a crypto company executive's phone, stealing crypto and using the proceeds for an expensive watch, music royalties, jewelry and a house. дальше »
2019-12-14 07:08
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Злоумышленники опустошили аккаунт пользователя Coinbase с помощью SIM-свопинга
Пользователь американской криптовалютной биржи Coinbase стал жертвой SIM-свопинга, в результате которого потерял все средства со своего аккаунта. Подробности инцидента он описал на сайте Reddit. Днем 10 декабря автор поста заметил, что на его телефоне пропала мобильная сеть T-Mobile. дальше »
2019-12-12 11:55
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Crypto Law Firm Files Arbitrations Against AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile
Silver Miller, a legal firm with a penchant for crypto-related lawsuits, is taking up the cases of SIM swapping, leading to significant crypto losses. The firm will be taking up complaints against leading US-based operators, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. дальше »
2019-11-18 17:00
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US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts
The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims. дальше »
2019-11-15 22:38
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Bittrex Now Also a Target of a 100 Bitcoin (BTC) SIM Hack Lawsuit
Digital asset exchange Bittrex is reportedly being sued over a SIM swap-related incident that allowed hackers to steal 100 Bitcoin (BTC), which are valued at around $1 million at current market prices. The case appears... дальше »
2019-11-4 11:18
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Another Major AT&T SIM Swapping Heist Targeting Several Crypto Entrepreneurs
A crypto entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against giant telecommunications firm AT&T over an alleged SIM swapping hack which reportedly led to the loss of $1.7 million in digital currency, in an attack targeting three... дальше »
2019-10-27 12:16
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Another AT&T SIM Swapping Hack Targets Trio of Crypto Execs
Another crypto executive is suing AT&T over a SIM swapping hack that he claims cost him $1.7 million in digital assets. дальше »
2019-10-26 11:20
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Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million
Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference. дальше »
2019-10-22 02:00
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AT&T Fails to Win Dismissal in $24 Million Crypto SIM-Swap Lawsuit
Crypto investor Michael Terpin has won an early victory in his attempt to sue AT&T over a SIM-swapping hack that lost a claimed $24 million. дальше »
2019-7-23 11:25
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As SIM Swap Attacks Amplify, Companies Recommend against Using SMS as 2FA
Phone hijacking, also known as SIM swapping, is considered a major threat to digital asset holders. Many cases were registered of phone numbers being ported by the hijackers to gain access to one time passwords and validate transactions or change account passwords. дальше »
2019-5-22 19:00
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Crypto Investor Awarded Over $75 Million in SIM-Swapping Hack Case
U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin has been awarded over $75 million in a lawsuit related to a SIM-swapping fraud. дальше »
2019-5-13 12:00
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Student Gets 10-Year Jail Term for SIM-Swap Crypto Thefts Worth $7.5 Million
A 21-year-old student from the U.S. who stole over $7.5 million in cryptocurrency via SIM-swap hacks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:05
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Coinbase Cloud Storage For Private Keys Generates Wide-Scale Backlash
Cryptocurrency users and business figures alike are reacting with suspicion to a bizarre new security feature unveiled by US exchange Coinbase this week. Back Up Your Funds With ‘Just A Password’ In a blog post February 12, Coinbase announced traders and wallet holders could now store a back-up of their private keys using iCloud or on Google Drive. дальше »
2019-2-13 10:30
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New York SIM Swapper Indicted After Stealing $10,000 in Cryptocurrency
New York law enforcement is cracking down on SIM swapping as a Manhattan District Attorney hands out an indictment to a 20-year old, this according to an official press release, Feb 1, 2019. Swapping Struggles Many who use cryptocurrency are familiar with the term ‘SIM Swapping’ and know to be wary of it. дальше »
2019-2-5 22:00
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Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Thief Indicted for Hacking Over 50 US Victims
A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in a U.S. supreme court indictment over 52 cases of SIM-swap identity and crypto theft. дальше »
2019-2-4 15:30
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Google Security Expert: Crypto is Like Catnip for Cyber Criminals
In response to increasing security concerns around SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) and the prominence of SIM-swapping schemes targeting crypto investors, Google last year released the Titan Security Key. дальше »
2019-1-24 23:01
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Samourai Wallet Releases Direct APK Download after Google Play Disables Update
On January 7, 2019, Samourai Wallet posted that they were being forced to omit three key features from their privacy-centric bitcoin wallet. According to reports, Google Play asked the three-year-old firm to remove Stealth Mode, SIM Switch Defense, and Remote SMS Commands before uploading Samourai’s 0. дальше »
2019-1-9 04:00
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Victims Sue AT&T, T-Mobile Over 'SIM Swap' Crypto Hacks
A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of "SIM swapping" hacks. дальше »
2018-11-9 15:10
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SIM-Swapping Bitcoin Thief Charged in California Court
Investigators have arrested and charged a 20-year-old college student with multiple counts of hacking and identity theft. Prosecutors accuse him of being part of a gang which stole $5 million of cryptocurrency by hijacking mobile phone numbers. дальше »
2018-7-31 23:00
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