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Investor Lawsuit Brought Against AT&T, T-Mobile for SIM Swapping Hacks
Leading cryptocurrency investor law firm Silver Miller Law has filed suit against cell phone giants AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of several digital asset investors who were victims of the identity-theft tactic known as “SIM swapping. дальше »
2018-11-10 01:35 | |
Indian teen threatens to blow up Miami airport to avenge stolen Bitcoin
A high school student has been charged by authorities in India for threatening to blow up the Miami airport. The eighteen year old boy was unhappy with the US investigation agency FBI for not helping him recover a sum of Bitcoin he lost to a US-based fraudster. дальше »
2018-11-5 12:30 | |
Startling Data From Blokt Reveals More Than 6% of Bitcoin Supply Stolen
Many reports have cited the numerous cryptocurrency thefts over the past few years, but now the number of stolen cryptocurrencies in relation to their total issued circulation has been put into a league table. дальше »
2018-11-1 15:39 | |
Hackers launch affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin (BTC) ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin (BTC) from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site, reported TheNextWeb. дальше »
2018-11-1 18:21 | |
Hackers launch cunning affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site. дальше »
2018-10-31 16:00 | |
‘We Have No More Funds’: Canadian Exchange MapleChange Exit Scams
A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange has closed down, claiming that a hacker had withdrawn all the funds. But many are suggesting that this is nothing more than an exit scam. A Scam I Am? The exchange, MapleChange, opened in May and listed 62 tokens, including Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. дальше »
2018-10-30 04:00 | |
Crypto Exchange MapleChange Shuts Down, Says it Doesn’t Have Money to Refund Users
MapleChange, a relatively minor Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, announced on October 28, 2018, that it would be shutting down after losing its bitcoin stash in a security breach. The news, however, didn’t yield any major impact on the global cryptocurrency market as prices hold steady in the aftermath of the ordeal. дальше »
2018-10-30 22:00 | |
Australian Woman Steals $450,000 Worth of Ripple [XRP]
A 23-year-old Australian woman was charged with stealing $450,000 worth of Ripple (XRP). According to Business Insider Australia’s article published on October 25, 2018, the stolen Ripple is considered one of Australia’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. дальше »
2018-10-26 16:29 | |
HTC’s ‘blockchain phone’ is real, and you can now pre-order it with Bitcoin and ETH
After first revealing plans for its ‘blockchain phone’ back in May, HTC is ready to share more about the device, dubbed the ‘Exodus 1,’ and begin accepting pre-orders for it too. The Exodus is an Android Oreo-based phone with a secure enclave for your cryptocurrencies and tokens that’s separate from the OS. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:07 | |
Call of Duty crime syndicate suspected of stealing $3.3M in cryptocurrency
Recently unsealed court documents allege a pair of Call of Duty gamers were key in the success of an aggressive online crime syndicate that stole at least $3. 3 million in cryptocurrency. An FBI affidavit details the active roles played by two individuals, from Dolton and Bloomington Illinois, in an intimidating hacking campaign that saw hundreds of mobile phones accessed using stolen names, phone numbers, and other information, the Chicago Sun Times reports. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:05 | |
Bitcoin Insurance: It May Be Covered By Your Homeowner Policy
Smart contract insurance is still a long way off, but one Bitcoin hodler is protecting his gains the old-fashioned way. An Ohio man is attempting to claim $16,000 of stolen Bitcoin under his Homeowner’s Policy, justifying the claim under the IRS’ definition of virtual currency as “property. дальше »
2018-10-23 02:22 | |
$571 Million in Damages: North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind High-Profile Cryptocurrency Hacks
Although there have been over $882 million cryptocurrencies stolen from online exchanges since 2017, Lazarus, a North Korean, state-sponsored group is responsible for the majority of stolen tokens. According to an article published by The Next Web on October 19, 2018, the Lazarus Group took over $571 million cryptocurrencies and will continue to do so in the future. дальше »
2018-10-22 15:00 | |
North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
Unregulated Crypto Exchanges Handle 97% of Criminal Bitcoin Flow
Cryptocurrency money laundering laws are proving to be effective as criminals are using only unregulated exchanges to siphon their money off. The CipherTrace Third Quarter Report shows that there is $927 million worth of stolen digital currencies waiting to be laundered in 2018. дальше »
2018-10-12 15:49 | |
Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Used on the Dark Web to Buy Stolen Facebook Accounts
The Independent, a media news site, reported Sept. 29 that Facebook, the world’s largest social media network, discovered another embarrassing hack in mid-September, just a few months after the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. дальше »
2018-10-8 17:59 | |
Hackers Sell Stolen Facebook Accounts On The Dark Web For Bitcoin (BTC And BCH)
The dark web is the hub of stolen information that usually includes social media accounts, credit cards and many others. After Facebook confirmed that multiple user accounts on its social network had been breached by hackers, batches of related credentials surfaced on the dark web. дальше »
2018-10-7 10:05 | |
Tech Bureau’s Zaif Issued A Hard Warning By Japan’s Financial Services Agency
Tech Bureau, the company behind recently hacked cryptocurrency exchange Zaif have been issued a third (and probably final) warning by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA). The warning has come in the form of a Business Improvement Order, one that stipulates certain improvements that must be made to a financial based business otherwise they risk having their license to trade revoked. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:30 | |
Japanese Exchange Zaif Hit With Third Improvement Order, Revises Hack Estimate
Japan’s top financial regulator has issued hacked crypto exchange Zaif a third business improvement order. The exchange has revised its theft estimate, after discovering that 42,327 BCH were also stolen in addition to 5,966 BTC. дальше »
2018-9-26 15:45 | |
$300M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme: Indian Scammers Face Justice
Money attracts thieves and masterminds of what could be the largest Bitcoin Ponzi scheme in history are facing justice. Vivek Bhardwaj, a software developer and brother of Gain Bitcoin founder and CEO Amit Bhardwaj, was brought to Delhi, India on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-24 21:30 | |
Top Cryptocurrency News For Every Bitcoin Investor and Trader Should Know About Today
Tim Draper Hodls Steady with Bitcoin Price Prediction Forecast of $250,000 USD Tim Draper Hodls Steady with Bitcoin Price Prediction Forecast of $250,000 USD BlockTrace Identifies Zaif Crypto Exchange Stolen Funds Wallet Address, some Bitcoin Ends Up On Binance BlockTrace Identifies Zaif Crypto Exchange Stolen Funds Wallet Address, some Bitcoin Ends Up On Binance SEC […] дальше »
2018-9-23 17:43 | |
Zaif Exchange Hack in Japan Provokes Security Caution From NEM
While the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif faces backlash following a Sept. 14 hack, the NEM. io Foundation, known for the NEM blockchain platform and XEM token, has reassured its asset holders that it remains unaffected. дальше »
2018-9-22 14:00 | |
In First Half of 2018, Japan Counts $540 Million Lost to Crypto Thefts
When Tokyo-based Mt. Gox got hacked to the tune of 650,000 bitcoin in 2014, Japan learned early on the tough lessons of cryptocurrency theft. Yet, to this day, despite the country’s ongoing efforts to educate investors and ramp up oversight of crypto exchanges, it still feels the sting of hackers. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:45 | |
Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
$60 Million Bitcoin And Bitcoin Cash Stolen In Latest Japanese Exchange Hack
Japan, the home of cryptocurrency, or is it now the home of the cryptocurrency hack? Although Japan now has some of the tightest regulations surrounding the operations of cryptocurrency exchanges, it seems these regulations haven’t been enough to stop yet another devastating hack take place, this time, seeing around $60 million stolen in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and MonaCoin from Tech Bureau owned Zaif. дальше »
2018-9-20 12:30 | |
Japanese Regulated Exchange Zaif Hacked – Nearly 6000 BTC Stolen
Japanese government-approved cryptocurrency exchange Zaif has confirmed that it has been hacked. After a preliminary investigation, the exchange says at least 5,966 BTC have been stolen, with an estimated total damage of $60 million. дальше »
2018-9-20 10:25 | |
Five Major Banks Penalized in State Funds Theft Case in Kenya
Kenya’s central bank has penalized five major commercial banks for handling stolen state funds in the corruption scandal involving the country’s National Youth Service and Ministry of Devolution and Planning. дальше »
2018-9-19 15:30 | |
Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Payouts Could Eventually Destroy The Markets
Mt. Gox, a former leader in the crypto markets and now, the enemy of many. After a hack which saw around 800,000 BTC stolen, the Mt. Gox story has gone from bad to worse, with the exchange now liable for making compensation payments to some of the victims who lost assets during the hack. дальше »
2018-9-17 13:30 | |
Nigerian President Demands HSBC Bank Return $100M in Stolen Money
Decentralised cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are anathema to traditional banking. Bitcoin allows people to trade directly with each other, bypassing banks, the conventional middlemen. Banks make money by charging fees for the services they provide, including keeping one’s money in a bank. дальше »
2018-9-17 02:28 | |
Chinese Report Finds 9 in 10 Altcoins to Have Stolen 80% of Their Code
A report published by Chinese media has alleged that more than 80% of alternative cryptocurrencies are comprised of “plagiarizing code. ” The report analyzed 488 different cryptocurrencies, finding that the code underpinning more than 90% of the projects shared a similarity score of at least 80%. дальше »
2018-9-12 14:05 | |
Iceland’s ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’: Suspects Charged With Over $2M in Stolen Mining Rigs
Police in Iceland charged seven individuals for conspiracy, burglary, and theft for stealing from the region’s mining facilities. Iceland prosecutors are charging the suspects with over $871,000 in stolen goods, but the group of individuals are also being sued for $1. дальше »
2018-9-11 23:15 | |
Bittrex Cryptocurrency Exchange Threatens Bitcoin Gold Delisting After $18 Million Stolen
Projects like TRON (TRX) have had a positive 2018; innovations, acquisitions, and public approval will ensure that for a company. Bitcoin Gold (BTG), a fork of the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain, however, has seen the inverse. дальше »
2018-9-6 00:17 | |
Bittrex Lash Out At Bitcoin Gold After BTG Refuse To Pay Hack Compensation
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex have announced that they will be delisting Bitcoin Gold (BTG) and all BTG trading pairs after the team behind BTG refused to pay out compensation to Bittrex who suffered as a result of hacks that took place on the BTG network in May 2018. дальше »
2018-9-4 15:30 | |
Gold Finger: Bittrex Delists BTG In Bitter Compensation Fight
Bittrex is all set to delist Bitcoin Gold (BTG) thanks to a series of hacks that total more than $20 million in stolen funds. Bitcoin Gold is a hard fork of Bitcoin and it has gone through the wars of late. дальше »
2018-9-4 00:54 | |
Major cryptocurrency exchange delists Bitcoin Gold following $18M hack
The threat of attack is very real for upstart cryptocurrency projects. Bitcoin Gold, a popular hard fork of Bitcoin, is set to be delisted from cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex. The reason for the removal is that the currency has suffered a series of debilitating heists that netted thieves over $20 million in stolen funds. дальше »
2018-9-4 17:21 | |
Clients’ Funds Not Affected by Atlas Hack but Personal Data of More Than 260,000 Users Stolen
The cryptocurrency industry is a favorite target of cybercriminals. This time, it was the Brazilian crypto investment platform Atlas that was targeted and eventually breached by hackers. The good news is that funds of clients are reported to be safe, but the bad news is that personal information of around 260,000 platform users has been […] Clients’ Funds Not Affected by Atlas Hack but Personal Data of More Than 260,000 Users Stolen was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-1 15:59 | |
Nicehash Returns 60% of Coins Stolen in the Hack
Nicehash, the cloud mining service that got hacked in December, has returned 60 percent of the stolen bitcoins, according to local media. After the cyberattack last year, the Slovenian company promised to fully reimburse its customers and has been doing it on a monthly basis. дальше »
2018-8-28 06:15 | |
Bitcoin’s Biggest Blackhole Mt. Gox Preps to Refund Affected Users $1B Worth of Stolen Funds
At last, victims of the Mt. Gox exchange saga can now breathe as the exchange prepares to fully refund a billion dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency. Mt. Gox suffered a hack in 2014, which affected many users across the globe, losing about $1B worth of bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-27 19:24 | |
Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Platform ‘Mt. Gox’ Opens Civil Rehabilitation Proceedings
Defunct Bitcoin exchange platform, Mt. Gox, has announced the commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings for victims of the Mt. Gox hack. This announcement has given hope to creditors that they might soon recover their stolen funds. дальше »
2018-8-26 20:05 | |