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New York Resident Arrested over $1 million Cryptocurrency Theft
Nicholas Truglia, a 21-year-old Manhattan resident, is currently in police custody over his involvement in the theft of cryptocurrency worth $1 million. Truglia also stands accused of hacking the mobile devices of Silicon Valley executives in a bid to gain access to their crypto holdings illegally. дальше »
2018-11-22 17:41 | |
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XRP Theft: Australian Woman Docked for Stealing $450,000 Worth of Ripple Cryptocurrency
New South Wales Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection to a case of theft involving over $450,000 worth of Ripple cryptocurrency. The theft incident occurred in January when 100,000 XRP were illegally removed from the online wallet of a crypto owner. дальше »
2018-10-26 19:23 | |
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Meet Lazarus Group ; The Largest Cryptocurrency Theft Crew of 2018
A North Korean cyber theft crew dubbed “Lazarus ”, has topped the list of highly successful cryptocurrency hacking since January 2017. In a research carried out by cyber security firm Group-IB, it was discovered that the theft crew had stolen a total of $571 million in cryptocurrency since February 2017 ; the highest amount of […] The post Meet Lazarus Group ; The Largest Cryptocurrency Theft Crew of 2018 appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-10-20 16:26 | |
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US Investor Files Lawsuit Against AT&T Over Cryptocurrency Theft
A U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against telecommunications firm AT&T. Michael Terpin believes that he became the victim of a theft in which a large amount of digital currency was taken from him due to the company’s negligence. дальше »
2018-8-16 01:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Angel Investor Files Complaint Against AT&T For SIM Hijacking
Cryptocurrency angel investor Michael Terpin alleges that AT&T failed to offer identity protection, leading to a theft of $24 million in cryptocurrency.
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Cold Storage Coins CEO: This Is Easiest Way To Own Physical Bitcoin
Even though cryptocurrency investments offer exciting profit opportunities, many people just don't have the risk tolerance to handle high volatility, numerous theft cases, computer code bugs, and human errors. дальше »
2018-8-12 02:00 | |
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Thailand Authorities Detain Dragon Coin Crypto Scammer In $24 Million Theft
The cryptocurrency Dragon Coin recently attempted to launch their fraudulent platform, promising any contributor that the company would equally invest in their shares as well. Bangkok Post reported that investors played their part, but Dragon Coin did not fulfill their end of the deal. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:53 | |
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Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut
A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:32 | |
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On a Path to Recovery: Bithumb Reopens Deposits and Withdrawals
Following a disastrous security breach in June that led to losses of more than $30 million, Korean cryptocurrency exchange giant Bithumb has announced that it is set to resume deposit and withdrawal services on its platform. дальше »
2018-8-4 21:48 | |
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It sure looks like Mt. Gox will give back $1.3M worth of Bitcoin to its users – but there’s a catch
Creditors of the now disbanded Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange have made another step towards reclaiming their lost Bitcoin, following updates to a court ruling issued in June, first spotted by Coindesk. дальше »
2018-8-3 15:30 | |
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SIM Hijacking Spree Ravages 40 Cryptocurrency Investors, Over $5M Stolen
A brief series of cyber attacks recently led to the theft of an astoundingly large amount of cryptocurrency. The perpetrator, Joel Ortiz, broke into his victims’ cryptocurrency accounts and withdrew funds. дальше »
2018-8-3 04:47 | |
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$5 Million Lost Through SIM Card Bitcoin Scam
Reports out today suggest that a 20 year old student from Boston in the United States has been arrested after being accused of involvement in a cryptocurrency scam that is alleged to have seen the theft of $5 million worth of Bitcoin after hacking the phone numbers of more than 40 cryptocurrency traders and investors. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:00 | |
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SIM Hijacking Spree Ravages 40 Cryptocurrency Investors, Over $5M Stolen
A brief series of cyber attacks recently led to the theft of an astoundingly large amount of cryptocurrency. The perpetrator, Joel Ortiz, broke into his victims’ cryptocurrency accounts and withdrew funds. дальше »
2018-8-2 02:38 | |
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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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Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight
In recent regulatory news, Dutch police have reported an increase in electricity fraud associated with crypto mining, a Michigan Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee has urged Congress to make the development of clear guidelines overseeing the cryptocurrency industry a top priority, and digital currency advocacy group, Chamber of Digital Commerce, has published […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Holland Targets Electricity Theft, MI Republican Wants More Oversight appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-31 18:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency Wallet SafeWallet Introduces Alternative to Private Keys and Mnemonic Phrases
In a bid to entirely eradicate the issues of loss, theft and other challenges that comes with crypto wallet private keys and mnemonic phrases, SafeWallet has introduced a new system of wallet security that enables users recover their digital currencies with just their QR code based user IDs and preset security questions, according to a press release by the firm. дальше »
2018-7-30 17:00 | |
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Answering Vitalik Buterin’s Hard Questions For the Blockchain World Part 3: Hacks, Security, and Theft
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin put forward a series of open questions to the cryptocurrency community in a recent discussion with Mars Finance International WeChat group, postulating seven issues present within the current blockchain ecosystem. дальше »
2018-7-27 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces 20 Years in Prison
Joe E. Montroll of Saginaw Texas is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to lying to investigators about his role in the theft of Bitcoins deposited by customers of his platform. 2018 has seen a raft of arrests and convictions in the cryptocurrency space as law enforcement, and financial regulators work hard […] The post Bitcoin Trader Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces 20 Years in Prison appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-7-24 16:27 | |
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Big Opportunity for Insurance Industry to Get into Bitcoin, Says Allianz
More and more insurance giants are considering covering cryptocurrency holders and businesses for theft of funds, as Allianz says the industry presents a “big opportunity. ” ‘More Relevant, Important And Prevalent’ Speaking to Bloomberg July 19, spokesman Christian Weishuber forecast rising acceptance and mainstream interest in cryptocurrency meant the insurance sector could make significant inroads in the space. дальше »
2018-7-21 17:00 | |
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Kairos Seeks to End Cryptocurrency Theft With Facial Recognition
Despite major growth across the cryptocurrency industry, some key problems have remained unaddressed. The theft of cryptocurrencies is still a very lucrative venture after so many years. Kairos wants to end this problem once and for all by introducing facial recognition software. дальше »
2018-7-18 17:00 | |
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Bancor Criticized For its Ability to Freeze Funds, Not for Exchange Hack
Bancor, a decentralized crypto exchange that raised $153 million in June 2017, has lost $12. 5 million in ether, the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum, in a recent security breach. However, the blockchain protocol and its developers were criticized not for the theft of their funds, but for their ability to freeze funds using a centrally controlled system. дальше »
2018-7-13 22:00 | |
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Crypto Theft Rising and May Reach $1.5 Billion This Year
Since the industry’s bull run in 2017, recognition, acceptance and actual usage of cryptocurrencies — either as a payment method or an investment product — have steadily increased. However, it’s not only investors and merchants that have their eyes on these digital currencies as criminals are now increasingly targeting exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:54 | |
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Cryptocurrencies ‘Are Absolutely a Good Thing’ (Despite Huge Risks), Says Chief Security Scientist
Despite the risks involved with investing in the still nascent cryptocurrency market, one chief security scientist believes that cryptocurrencies are still “absolutely a good thing” — they’ve just got some work to do. дальше »
2018-7-11 04:00 | |
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CBOE Files with SEC for Bitcoin ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining an application from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets which, if approved, could grant the company a coveted bitcoin ETF license, and bring new waves of institutional investors to the bitcoin arena. дальше »
2018-7-10 02:38 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Theft Rising in 2018 According to CipherTrace
On July 3rd, 2018, CipherTrace reported that the first half of 2018, had three times the amount of cryptocurrency exchange theft than all of 2017. The post Cryptocurrency Exchange Theft Rising in 2018 According to CipherTrace appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-6 06:00 | |
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How Peter Kroll’s Paper Wallet Protects Cryptocurrency
Since its invention, a recurring question for cryptocurrency holders has been how to best secure their digital assets. This question of security carries the greatest weight when one understands the stakes of holding unprotected cryptocurrency — vulnerability to hackers. дальше »
2018-7-6 03:51 | |
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Reports Say 20% of All Bitcoin (BTC) is Gone, But “Crypto Hunters” Can Help Recover Data
New Group of “Crypto Hunters” Aims to Learn Where a Fifth of All Bitcoin Has Gone With so many problems with security and theft in the cryptocurrency industry, it is a relief to find that there’s professionals that want to change that. дальше »
2018-7-6 01:17 | |
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House Movers Steals iMAC Computer Which Has $10,000 Bitcoins stored In It
A sizeable amount of Cryptocurrency theft cases are carried out by millennials all around the world. These witty lots have made a mark using digital technology to develop more than just Hello World programs, so it is not surprising that they have such control over the Cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2018-7-5 23:28 | |
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Bithumb Reveals 11 Cryptocurrencies Lost and Plan to Compensate Customers
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has announced the 11 cryptocurrencies stolen in last week’s theft and the amount of each coin missing. A compensation plan has also been unveiled for the equivalent value of the lost coins in an undetermined cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-6-29 04:55 | |
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CryptoAds’ Public Crowdsale Kicks off With an Announcement of the New Hardware Wallet
As virtually everyone in the crypto world knows, one of the most critical and persistent issues plaguing the space is wallet security. Problems abound: phishing, fraud, theft, hacking – all of these risks have to be taken into account by cryptocurrency holders. дальше »
2018-6-27 14:47 | |
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The Next South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Tangled In Security Drama
Is it me, or has ‘South Korea’ become a byword for ‘poor cryptocurrency exchange security’? It seems that of late, cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea are surrounded by security issues that are seeing very large-scale hacks take place, hacks that have allowed for the theft of tens of millions of USD worth of crypto-assets. дальше »
2018-6-26 16:30 | |
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China Releases Updated Crypto Index: EOS on Top While Bitcoin Falls Out of Favor
The China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID) released the second iteration of its monthly Global Public Chain Technology Evaluation Index. As part of the Ministry of Industry and Technology Information, the CCID is releasing the monthly reports on behalf of the Chinese government. дальше »
2018-6-25 21:23 | |
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Brian Kelly & Charlie Lee “Bitcoin Is Still Bullish”
Despite the recent hack on Bithumb, in which over $30 million worth of cryptocurrencies was culminated by the hackers, Brian Kelly and Charlie Lee remain ‘bullish’ on Bitcoin. This week, the South Korean exchange, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb was hacked which led to the theft of $31 million virtual currency’s. дальше »
2018-6-24 22:30 | |
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Two Huge Hacks In Two Weeks Didn’t Crash The Markets, Here’s Why
Yesterday, we saw news of another hack of the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, the hack, resulted in the theft of over $30 Million. Just over a week ago, we also saw a similar scale hack take hold of (another South Korean cryptocurrency exchange) Coinrail, this time, we saw theft in excess of $40 Million. дальше »
2018-6-22 13:30 | |
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Still Bullish on Bitcoin Despite Bithumb Hack: Brian Kelly and Charlie Lee Weigh In
Both Brian Kelly and Charlie Lee remain bullish on Bitcoin despite the recent hack of Bithumb, which resulted in the theft of over $31 million worth of cryptocurrencies. Brian Kelly: Things are Different for Bitcoin This Time Around Earlier this week, South Korean exchange Bithumb – currently the eight largest cryptocurrency exchange by means of trading volumes – was hacked, resulting in the theft of more than $31 million worth of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-6-22 09:00 | |
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At Least $20 Billion in Crypto Investment Awaits Custody Streamlining, Approval
Rumor has it vaunted, long awaited institutional money, big investment in crypto is coming. One of the many holdups involves custody regulation, as both large funds and those ecosystem companies best poised look for a smooth way to guard cryptocurrency holdings securely, alleviating whales’ greatest fears: theft and loss. дальше »
2018-6-22 04:20 | |
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Bithumb loses $30 million in cryptos to thieves, alerts against entering passwords!
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb lost over $30 million earlier today. The exchange has confirmed about the theft earlier this morning. It is believed to be a case of a cryptocurrency hack. дальше »
2018-6-20 21:28 | |
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Korean Ministry Initiates Investigation Into Causes Of Bithumb Crypto Exchange Hack
The South Korean Ministry of Science and Technology (MIC) has set up a probe into the theft of $30 million from the world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, Yonhap News reports Wednesday, June 20. дальше »
2018-6-20 18:25 | |
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South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hacked, $31.5 Million Stolen
Popular South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has suspended all deposits and withdrawals following a hack resulting in the theft of more than $31 million worth of cryptocurrencies. This marks the second Korean exchange hack in as many weeks. дальше »
2018-6-20 07:30 | |
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The Cryptocurrency Market Needs a Solution to the Hacking Menace
The Coinrail hack of June 10, 2018, led to the theft of more than $40 million in cryptocurrency. Although not one of the more prominent exchange platforms, the Coinrail hack is yet another reminder of the tenuous nature of the emerging digital currency landscape. дальше »
2018-6-12 23:00 | |
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South Korean Exchange Coinrail Hacked, $40 Million in Crypto Reported Stolen
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail reported a hack on its website during the early morning hours of June 10, 2018. The thieves allegedly made off with over $40 million worth of altcoins and assorted tokens. дальше »
2018-6-12 23:18 | |
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Binance User Loses 2 BTC After Hacker Steals Password, How to Prevent Theft
Amidst the brutal market conditions, a Reddit user, BeanThe5th, has somehow managed to get in more trouble than the market is currently in, reportedly losing two Bitcoin in a hack. Reddit User Loses Two Bitcoin In Binance Hack Yesterday, BeanThe5th made a thread in the popular /r/cryptocurrency subreddit, regarding a theft that has occurred on his. дальше »
2018-6-11 08:07 | |
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