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Scammers Use Cryptocurrency ATMs to Target Potentially Vulnerable Victims
Australian police have been informed of a scam in which the perpetrators are requesting people deposit funds for them at cryptocurrency ATMs. It is thought that those behind the scam are targeting newly-arrived migrants who are unsure if such requests are genuine since they are navigating an entirely foreign system of taxation for the first. дальше »
2018-10-6 00:00 | |
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Fornite Players Becomes the Latest Victims of Bitcoin Stealing Malware
Criminals have shown a keen interest in cryptocurrency over the past few years. Tackling this industry is done through many different ventures, all of which tend to be quite prominent in their own way. дальше »
2018-10-5 16:00 | |
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Monero slams crypto-jackers after mining malware hits government sites
The Monero community has publicly denounced the individuals behind the massive cryptocurrency mining malware campaign, designed to steal users’ computing power to illegitimately bank on XMR. “The Monero community condemns this malicious, non-consensual use of equipment to mine,” the statement reads. дальше »
2018-9-28 16:38 | |
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AWS Mining Cryptocurrency MLM Scam Outed as a Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
AWS Mining Outed As A Ponzi Scheme Popular scam watchdog site “Behind MLM” published a lengthy article recently outlining their belief that the AWS Mining company is an overt Ponzi scam selling unregistered, illegal securities to unknowing victims. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:01 | |
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A Hero Rises: A Mysterious Botnet is On a Mission to Destroy Cryptojacking Malware
A mysterious new cryptocurrency botnet has been detected on the web which appears to be combating the rampant cryptocurrency malware epidemic plaguing the Internet. As previously reported by Unhashed, instances of illicit ‘cryptojacking’ malware capable of using victims’ CPU power to mine cryptocurrency have been detected in tens of millions of personal devices in recent… The post A Hero Rises: A Mysterious Botnet is On a Mission to Destroy Cryptojacking Malware appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-9-19 22:46 | |
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How Elon Musk Has Found A Solution In Dogecoin
Elon Musk, the mind behind Tesla and one of cryptos more outspoken celebrities. We know he’s well into cryptocurrency and as a result of this, Twitter scammers are finding it especially easy to rip off Musk’s Twitter account to run free Ethereum giveaways that in turn are actually scams designed to drain victims of their Ethereum, all under the guide of ‘Musk’. дальше »
2018-9-18 15:00 | |
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Elon Musk Receives Help From DogeCoin Creator to Fight Crypto-Scammers on Twitter
Early this morning, billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, reached out to Dogecoin (DOGE) creator Jackson Palmer for help in fighting cryptocurrency scammers on Twitter. дальше »
2018-9-18 01:46 | |
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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 | |
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Kim Nilsson Says Mt. Gox Creditor Payouts Could “Completely Crash the Market”?
Why Mt. Gox’s Payouts May ‘Completely Crash the Market’? Mt. Gox was one of the most important cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The company was hacked for over 800,000 BTC and it was not able to give back to its users the funds they had. дальше »
2018-9-17 21:55 | |
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Bitmain’s $50M ‘Permissionless Ventures’ First Project: BCH Dev Con
Cryptocurrency mining hardware giant, Bitmain, is sponsoring a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hackathon in the United States — San Francisco, to be exact. For the China-based company, BCH Dev Con is the first project financed by its $50 million fund, Permissionless Ventures (PV). дальше »
2018-9-14 05:15 | |
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Mt. Gox Victims Must Take Claims to Tokyo, Not US, Judge Rules
Since its implosion back in 2014, the Mt. Gox exchange hacks continue to loom large within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania determined recently it does not have jurisdiction in a case involving Gox victims and a bank closely associated, in effect condemning victims to redress their grievances […] The post Mt. дальше »
2018-9-13 09:40 | |
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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 | |
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Teen SIM Swapper Steals Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Police in Santa Clara, California, have arrested a 19-year-old SIM swapper who allegedly stole over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. One victim alleged that he lost $150,000 in crypto as a result of the SIM card fraud. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:15 | |
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Good News! Over $1 billion worth of Crypto to be Returned to victims of Mt.Gox Hack
An end has not come to the controversy that surrounded the first cryptocurrency exchange and the world’s largest holder of bitcoin trades as at 2014. Mt. Gox saga made way for the likes of Tim Draper and the Winklevoss twins Tyler and Cameron the cofounders of Gemini exchange to make good fortune through the stolen […] The post Good News! Over $1 billion worth of Crypto to be Returned to victims of Mt.Gox Hack appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-25 21:56 | |
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Mt. Gox preps to return $1B in stolen cryptocurrency to victims
The floodgates have opened for victims of the long-running Mt. Gox saga, which involves over a billion dollars in lost cryptocurrency. Almost five years later, claims can finally be made to have the stolen money returned. дальше »
2018-8-24 13:29 | |
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Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Fraud on the Rise in Britain
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a British watchdog, cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise in Britain according to Reuters report on August 17, 2018. The fraudsters lure their victims with promises of instant wealth through their “investment packages. дальше »
2018-8-19 02:00 | |
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Ethereum Is The Scammers Favourite Coin
According to new research by Kaspersky Labs, Ethereum is the favoured coin for cryptocurrency scammers worldwide. As the most notorious cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, Ethereum is the obvious choice for a scammer, built on a huge network but with little mainstream attention, it allows scammers to remain hidden, yet still able to access a huge network filled with the potential to commit fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 06:00 | |
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British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2.5 Million Lost in Cryptocurrency Scams This Summer
A new report published by the British authorities warns citizens of a noticeable increase in cryptocurrency investment scams taking place within in the country over the summer. According to national fraud and cyber crime reporting center Action Fraud, 203 incidents of fraudsters cold calling victims using social media platforms to advertise ‘get rich quick’ investments involving… The post British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2. дальше »
2018-8-11 19:40 | |
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The Daily: New Education Centers, Vietnamese Ask for Fraudster’s Extradition
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of new academic education centers around the world devoted to the research of the technology behind cryptocurrency, and demands by Vietnamese victims for an alleged fraudster’s extradition plus an update about Kickico. дальше »
2018-8-6 15:10 | |
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Research: More than 56% of all cryptocurrency crime happens in the US
The rate of cryptocurrency hacks is rapidly increasing. 720 accounts across every major exchange have been compromised — and a lot of it has to do with poor security setups, especially the lack of two-factor authentication (2FA). дальше »
2018-8-6 14:02 | |
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The Daily: Hackers in High Demand, China Hires Cryptographer
Traders in the US, Russia and China are the most common victims of cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency exchanges as you’ll discover in this edition of The Daily. Another study has found that the demand for services provided by hackers is much higher than what’s currently on offer. дальше »
2018-8-3 13:55 | |
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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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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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Bostonian Nabbed for Stealing Millions in Bitcoin via Sim Swapping
California investigators have arrested Joel Ortiz, a 20-year old college student who is a key suspect in the phone jacking and SIM swapping operation that saw more than 40 bitcoin and other cryptocurrency holders lose their cryptoassets. дальше »
2018-8-2 20:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Founder Swindles $35 Million of Investor Funds after Citing Low Profitability and Rising Expenses
The founder of a Vietnamese cryptocurrency firm has allegedly fled after swindling investors to the tune of millions, as reported by VNExpress on July 29, 2018. Millions Stolen Investors and board members of the Ho Chi Minh City-based mining company, Sky Mining, are claiming to be victims of a fraud case after the company’s founder, Le Minh Tam, went missing. дальше »
2018-7-31 09:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Founder Swindles $35 Million of Investor Funds After Citing Low Profitability and Rising Expenses
The founder of a Vietnamese cryptocurrency firm has allegedly fled after swindling investors to the tune of millions, as reported by VNExpress on July 29, 2018. Millions Stolen Investors and board members of the Ho Chi Minh City-based mining company, Sky Mining, are claiming to be victims of a fraud case after the company’s founder, Le Minh Tam, went missing. дальше »
2018-7-31 09:00 | |
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20 Year Old College Student Steals $5 Million in Bitcoin By Hacking Phone Numbers
A hacker allegedly stole over $5 million in bitcoin by hijacking phone numbers and demanding ransoms. According to authorities in California, a 20-year old college student hijacked more than 40 phone numbers and stole millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-31 08:49 | |
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Lawmakers pushed to pass South Korea’s first Cryptocurrency Bill
Following a billions-worth heist of cryptocurrency exchanges, South Korea’s financial regulator urged lawmakers to pass the bill bringring exchanges under the FSC’s direct supervision. Over a month ago, two largest cryptocurrency exchanges, operating in South Korea became victims of infamous hackers’ attacks. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:10 | |
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Twitter locks your account if you change your display name to Elon Musk
In an effort to curb the cryptocurrency “giveaway” scam epidemic, Twitter will lock your account if you are not verified and change you display name to Elon Musk. Crypto-scammers and blockchain bandits are on the rise, and they will try anything to swindle unwitting victims into sending or wiring them funds – including pretending to be Musk himself. дальше »
2018-7-25 14:52 | |
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Indian Bitcoin Ponzi Kingpin Amit Bhardwaj, Offers Compensation To Victims
Amit Bhardwaj, the Ponzi scheme kingpin accused of scamming thousands by promising outlandish returns on investments in Bitcoins, has offered to pay back investors their initial investments in Indian rupees even as one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Zebpay, has been roped in to help with the investigation. What Was Bharadwaj's Ponzi Scheme? Over […] дальше »
2018-7-20 13:06 | |
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Binance Exchange Raises $1.4 Million for Japanese Flood Victims
Recent record breaking rains in Japan have left 222 dead and dozens missing—making it the deadliest rain-related disaster since 1982. In light of the recent tragedy, leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has launched a relief campaign which has generated $1. дальше »
2018-7-19 15:35 | |
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Malware Mining Now More Dangerous than Ransomware, according to Report
Illicit cryptocurrency mining, or “cryptojacking,” has become more popular among cybercriminals than ransomware, according to a report by Skybox Security. In its mid-year update, the firm said that crypto miners now account for 32 percent of all cyberattacks, while ransomware only makes up 8 percent. дальше »
2018-7-19 23:11 | |
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Binance Exchange Raises $1.4 Million for Japanese Flood Victims
Recent record breaking rains in Japan have left 222 dead and dozens missing—making it the deadliest rain-related disaster since 1982. In light of the recent tragedy, leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has launched a relief campaign which has generated $1. дальше »
2018-7-19 21:48 | |
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware
One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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Rakhni Malware Re-emerges With Cryptocurrency Coin Mining Addition
An old ransomware, indeed one of the first in the market, is trying to attack new victims as technology improves. Named Rakhni, the ransomware will be adding a crypto mining component that is able to be deployed on some computers. дальше »
2018-7-12 09:10 | |
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Renowned Cryptocurrency Exchange Service Makes Million Dollar Donation to Japanese Flood Victims
Established cryptocurrency exchange service Binance is showing some love to the victims of the disastrous flood by donating $1 million to aid them in their dire situation. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao took to Twitter to make his heartwarming announcement stating that they will be donating the said amount in either Binance Coin, Bitcoin or Japanese […] Renowned Cryptocurrency Exchange Service Makes Million Dollar Donation to Japanese Flood Victims was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-10 14:59 | |
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Latest Crypto Hack Sees $13.5 Million Ethereum And PundiX Stolen
Israeli company Bancor are the latest victims of a cryptocurrency related hack that is alleged to have seen $13. 5 Million worth of cryptocurrency stolen. Here is the latest update on the recent security breach: pic. дальше »
2018-7-10 13:30 | |
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Binance Donates $1M to Victims of Floods and Landslides in Japan
Binance is not just another cryptocurrency company. Although that is the firm’s main bread and butter, there is also a philanthropic mission to take into account. More specifically, the CEO of Binance has made it clear the company is trying to create jobs and offer help to those in need. Donating $1 million to victims […] дальше »
2018-7-9 16:00 | |
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Turkish “National” Coin Turcoin Defrauds People of Millions
Police in Istanbul has arrested the founders of Hipper, a company that launched the Turkish “national” coin Turcoin. The two arrested were involved in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme and cheated over 10,000 victims. дальше »
2018-7-6 16:14 | |
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Mt. Gox Will Return $1 Billion Bitcoins Lost in the 2014 Heist to Victims
The Tokyo District Court on Friday, June 24, stopped Mt. Gox’s bankruptcy proceedings and ordered the commencement of the civil rehabilitation proceedings. The civil rehabilitation proceedings will ensure that Mt. дальше »
2018-6-26 14:49 | |
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Victims fume after Italian Government took Bitgrail Bitcoin Assets
News Embattled cryptocurrency exchange, Bitgrail, announced ongoing bankruptcy proceedings in Italy have turned full force, as the court seized the exchange’s bitcoin wallets. The ecosystem seems decidedly torn between addressing the fundamental cause, a hack that drained $170 million, and making victims whole. дальше »
2018-6-17 03:12 | |
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Bitgrail Bitcoin Assets Taken by Italian Government, Victims Still Fuming
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange, Bitgrail, announced ongoing bankruptcy proceedings in Italy have turned full force, as the court seized the exchange’s bitcoin wallets. The ecosystem seems decidedly torn between addressing the fundamental cause, a hack that drained $170 million, and making victims whole. дальше »
2018-6-17 01:20 | |
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