Fake Elon Musk crypto giveaway scams flood TikTok

Bad actors are now turning to the video-sharing platform to scam people by pretending to be crypto giveaways from celebrities. TikTok is being flooded with fake posts pretending to be crypto giveaways from Elon Musk hourly, BleepingComputer first revealed. According… дальше »

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CoinEx offers ‘generous bounty’ to actors behind $54m hack

CoinEx moved to open talk with the hackers who stole $54 million from the crypto exchange, offering a reward if the stolen assets are returned. Crypto exchange CoinEx told the attackers behind a Sept. 12 hack to reach out and… дальше »

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North Korean crypto hacks down 80%, but that could change overnight: Chainalysis

Crypto bad actors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have stolen $340.4 million in 2023, down from $1.7 billion from the prior year, but that’s no reason to feel at ease. дальше »

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Californian lawmaker proposes legislation to protect actors from AI clones

Californian Assembly Member Ash Kalra labeled the bill as a “common sense requirement” to help protect the work of actors, artists and entertainers. дальше »

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Lido assures LDO, stETH tokens remain safe despite flaw in token contract

The “fake deposit” attack enables bad actors to execute a transfer where the requested value is larger than what the user actually owns. дальше »

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Harry Potter actors, Ripple exec feud over home renovation plans

'Harry Potter' actors live next-door neighbors to Sendi Young, a Ripple executive. They're concerned that Young's renovation plans will cause damage to their homes and the surrounding area. дальше »

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CFTC settles charges against companies behind 0x (ZRX), two other DeFi protocols

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced settlements with multiple DeFi companies in a press release dated Sept. 7 as it and its counterpart regulator for the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), show no sign of slowing down their ongoing enforcement actions against actors in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »

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Matter Labs co-founder proposes ‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ for on-chain disputes

The crypto entrepreneur believes it would scare off bad actors and strengthen the state of the Ethereum network.

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UK MPs call for global alliance to tackle AI misuse

The collaboration aims to collectively safeguard against actors, whether state-affiliated or not, who seek to misuse AI for their objectives. дальше »

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Pepecoin Says 'Bad Actors' on Team Stole $15M PEPE

Unprecedented transactions out of a multisig wallet spooked Pepecoin watchers last week. дальше »

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FBI Issues New Warning To Crypto Firms About North Korean Hackers

The FBI has warned cryptocurrency firms to scrutinize their blockchain data for wallets linked to the theft of hundreds of millions in crypto by North Korea's TraderTraitor-affiliated actors. The post FBI Issues New Warning To Crypto Firms About North Korean Hackers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Hollywood studios offer new proposal for AI and data transparency to curb strike

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers released a memo of its offer to striking writers and actors, with proposed guidelines for AI usage and data transparency. дальше »

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Firms have mere hours to deflect cyberattacks, warns cybersecurity CEO

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has warned that “bad actors are getting faster” and stressed that companies need to beef up cybersecurity defenses. дальше »

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North Korean hackers show no mercy in 2023, pull off these crypto heists

Hacks executed by North Korean attackers in 2023 were 10x larger than attacks by other actors. The sensational Atomic Wallet hack was the most significant crypto heist pulled off by North KoreaThe post North Korean hackers show no mercy in 2023, pull off these crypto heists appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto scammers drained $3b from Australians in 2022

The official report reveals that the hackers stole $3 billion from Australians in 2022 and over $38 million in June 2023 alone. According to an Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX) report, illicit actors and scammers funneled millions in stolen funds… дальше »

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Massive 60,000 Cardano (ADA) Rug Just Happened

Unfortunately, growing popularity of Cardano led to growing number of fraudulent actors дальше »

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Voyager 30-Day Withdrawal Period Becomes Breeding Ground For Scammers – Report

Fraudulent actors targeted Voyager Digital patrons as they briefly gained the opportunity to withdraw portions of their funds from the insolvent cryptocurrency brokerage. Bloomberg’s report, referencing insights from Darren Azman, the company’s legal representative, disclosed that scammers seized this month-long window. дальше »

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Despite Uproar, Crypto Bounties to Unmask Bad Actors Starts to Get Traction

Arkham customers are seeking to identify whomever was behind FTX and Wintermute’s huge hacks as well as an alleged meme-coin rug pull. дальше »

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Despite good faith actors, crypto is ‘rife with fraud; rife with hucksters,’ says Gensler

U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated his concerns about the cryptocurrency sector, saying it is “rife with fraud” and lacks adequate protections for investors during an interview today with BBTV. дальше »

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Shiba Inu: Fake ShibaSwap Exposed, SHIB Community Alerted

Bad actors seek to take advantage of Shiba Inu's rising popularity to defraud unsuspecting investors дальше »

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Deloitte, Chainalysis alliance to give law enforcement a crypto edge

Big Four accounting firm Deloitte said the partnership could help authorities identify and take down bad actors hiding “behind the keyboard.” дальше »

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The Dark Side Of Blockchain: ISIS And Supporters Use Crypto For Fundraising?

Over the past few years, there have been rising concerns about the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal activities. Although the majority of these are overestimated, there is no denying that there are some bad actors trying to take advantage of the technology’s decentralized nature. дальше »

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Google embraces digital assets, Polkadot, Cardano, and DigiToads demand soaring

The demand for Polkadot, Cardano, and DigiToads is soaring as experienced market actors seek to profit from market inefficiency дальше »

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Crypto Scams Fall By 65% As Bad Actors Run Out Of Options – Here’s Why

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Over $765K worth of NFTs stolen after SIM swap attack on Gutter Cat Gang

The bad actors used a fake Gutter Cat Gang airdrop scam to drain people’s wallets, with at least $700,000 worth of NFTs stolen from a single address. дальше »

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Web3 projects lost nearly $314m in Q2, CertiK research shows 

CertiK’s Q2 2023 Web3 Security report highlights a decline in volume lost to malicious actors in the blockchain ecosystem, significant off-chain events, and vulnerabilities in major protocols and applications. дальше »

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Darknet bad actors work together to steal your crypto, here’s how — Binance CSO

Crypto hackers have turned their attention toward the crypto user, and “security hygiene” is more important than ever, according to Binance’s Jimmy Su. дальше »

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‘A lot of the bad actors have been shaken out of the market' — Bitvo CEO

Bitvo president and CEO Pamela Draper spoke with Cointelegraph at the Collision conference in Toronto on the firm almost being acquired by FTX and Canada's regulatory environment. дальше »

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NFT thefts decreased in June, data shows 

PeckShieldAlert data shows that approximately $2.27 million worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were stolen by bad actors in June, representing a 23% decrease compared to May. Blur, the world’s number-one NFT marketplace, was the preferred dumping ground for 86% of… дальше »

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US Regulators’ War on Crypto Will Hasten Exodus of Talent, Warns MIT Professor

MIT professor Yido Gao defends the crypto industry against blame for its bad actors, and advises against a hasty exodus from the US. The post US Regulators’ War on Crypto Will Hasten Exodus of Talent, Warns MIT Professor appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams

Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing. дальше »

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Crypto Scam Damage Multiplied: Web3 Expert Stresses AI Role In Escalation

Crypto scam has taken a worrisome turn as cybercriminals are now harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their malicious activities. According to Jamie Burke, the founder of Outlier Ventures, a prominent Web3 accelerator, these malicious actors are utilizing AI to create sophisticated bots capable of impersonating family members and duping them. In a […] дальше »

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Crypto scammers and the need for tools to prevent theft: World Token Summit

Matthias Mende said while it’s very unfortunate, there are a lot of bad actors using social media who are constantly trying to bring harm to others. дальше »

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100K ChatGPT logins have been leaked on dark web, cybersecurity firm warns

The compromised accounts could give bad actors confidential information about companies and individuals.

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US lawmaker invokes SEC lawsuits in considering crypto regulatory framework

According to Rep. Maxine Waters, granting crypto firms provisional registration under a proposed framework “could reward bad actors with a ‘get out of jail free’ card.” дальше »

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Viva Tech 2023: Europe’s Largest Tech Event Kicks Off on June 14

Faced with the major economic and societal challenges that the global technology ecosystem currently encounters, Viva Tech 2023 presents itself as a beacon of innovation and progress. From June 14 to 17, 2023, actors from around the world will gather at the Parc des expositions Porte de Versailles in Paris to exchange, learn, and build … Continued The post Viva Tech 2023: Europe’s Largest Tech Event Kicks Off on June 14 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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The Block founder Mike Dudas criticizes SEC and EOS

Mike Dudas, the founder of crypto outlet The Block and co-founder of LinksDAO, expressed dissatisfaction with the SEC’s handling of the EOS case in 2019. He thinks the regulator has failed to checkmate the real bad actors and has chosen… дальше »

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Practical Ways Crypto AI Projects Can Help Combating Cyber Security Issues And Fraud In Cryptocurrency Space

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have significantly increased in popularity, disrupting the financial industry. The quick development of the cryptocurrency industry has, however, also drawn bad actors looking to commit fraud and cyberattacks. дальше »

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Blockchain Association files new amicus brief to support Tornado Cash’s defense

The Blockchain Association said June 2 that it filed an amicus brief to support a CoinCenter case that defends the coin mixer Tornado Cash. Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, said: “… Tornado Cash is simply a tool – punishing the tool itself simply because it can be used by anyone, including bad actors, […] The post Blockchain Association files new amicus brief to support Tornado Cash’s defense appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief in Coin Center Lawsuit Against U.S. Treasury Over Tornado Cash Sanctions

In a statement, the trade group’s CEO Kristin Smith, said that regulatory actions should only target bad actors. дальше »

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Hackers Target Orbiter Finance Discord Server With Fake Airdrop Scam

Bad actors took control of Discord server of Orbiter Finance and posted phishing links. Community members lost NFTs, stablecoins and other tokens. The post Hackers Target Orbiter Finance Discord Server With Fake Airdrop Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Hackers hijack Orbiter Finance’s Discord to post fake airdrop 

Bad actors have compromised the Orbiter Finance Discord server. The hackers have posted a link to a fake airdrop program on the platform. Orbiter Finance, a decentralized cross-rollup layer-2 bridge, is the latest blockchain protocol to be targeted by hackers.… дальше »

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Dubai Urges Global Regulators to Close Crypto Gap and Unite Against Bad Actors

Dubai’s regulators recommend a collaborative approach amongst regulators to close the gap in crypto regulations. The post Dubai Urges Global Regulators to Close Crypto Gap and Unite Against Bad Actors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Dubai calls for more collaboration between watchdogs to combat scams

Dubai’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has called for more communication and collaboration between global financial regulators to make it harder for rogue actors to exploit crypto regulatory loopholes across various jurisdictions. дальше »

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Fintoch ponzi actors escape with 31.6m USDT

DFintoch ponzi scheme has collapsed, taking with it 31.6M USDT. Investors have been left frustrated as millions of assets in crypto vanish. дальше »

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North Korean hacking groups stole $721m in crypto from Japan

North Korean bad actors and hacking groups have stolen a total of $721 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies from Japan since the crypto summer of 2017. дальше »

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U.S. DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Director Promises Crackdown on Illicit Behavior on Exchanges: FT

Eun Young Choi said the DoJ is targeting crypto exchanges that allow "criminal actors to easily profit from their crimes and cash out," дальше »

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Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections

While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation. дальше »

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ChatGPT and AI the newest vector for malware: Meta security team

Security researchers at Meta said “bad actors” have flocked to generative AI because it’s the latest tech to capture “people’s imagination and excitement.” дальше »

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Scammers stole $3.23 million worth of NFTs in April 

Data show that bad actors stole roughly $3.23 million worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in April, a 68% decrease from the $10.9 million worth of stolen digital collectibles sold last month. While blockchain-based digital collectibles or NFTs have grown in… дальше »

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