Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return

A crypto whale narrowly avoided a $129 million USDT loss after falling victim to a phishing scam on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Nov. 20, detailing how the stolen funds were unexpectedly returned within hours. дальше »

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Bitfinex $10 Billion Hack: ‘Razzlekhan’ Sentenced To 18 Months For Money Laundering

In the latest development of the Bitfinex hack saga, Heather Morgan, known as “Razzlekhan,” was sentenced to 18 months for laundering the 120,000 Bitcoin stolen in 2016. The Court decision follows her husband’s 5-year sentence for money laundering and conspiracy to steal. дальше »

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Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin

The Smithsonian Institution has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski that was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin. дальше »

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Bitfinex money launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ sentenced to 18 months in prison

A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex. дальше »

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Quant surges 28%: Is this the start of QNT's bullish breakout?

Quant's breakout from a descending wedge and 28% surge signaled bullish momentum, targeting $103.20. Market sentiment improved as exchange reserves dropped. Quant [QNT] has stolen the spotliThe post Quant surges 28%: Is this the start of QNT's bullish breakout? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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DeltaPrime loses $4.75 million in second hack within two months

DeltaPrime, a decentralized finance protocol, suffered a significant exploit this Monday, with $4.75 million in tokens reportedly stolen from multiple pools on Arbitrum and Avalanche. The attack, confirmed by blockchain analysts, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi platforms and has reignited scrutiny around DeltaPrime’s security measures, especially following a previous $6 million breach in September. The […] дальше »

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Canadian police praise Tether for 'swift' recovery of stolen funds

The stablecoin firm previously came under fire from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis for allegedly facilitating illicit finance activities. дальше »

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Tether helps Canadian police recover stolen crypto

Tether recently assisted the Ontario Provincial Police in recovering $10,000 CAD worth of stolen cryptocurrency. This recovery was achieved through Tether’s collaboration with the OPP’s Cyber Investigations Team, showcasing the company’s commitment to supporting law enforcement in combating cybercrime. Tether… дальше »

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North Korean hacker BlueNoroff targets crypto firms with new malware

According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017. дальше »

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SOL And ETH Stolen! Metawin Crypto Casino Suffers $4 Million Hack

The latest crypto high-profile platform to be targeted by the bad guys is Metawin. According to reports, hackers broke into the withdrawal system of the crypto site and stole more than $4 million worth of digital assets. дальше »

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Hacker returns stolen funds to US government in less than 24 hours

The US government successfully recovered nearly $19. 3 million in crypto less than 24 hours after it was mysteriously siphoned from government-associated wallets, according to analysts, including ZachXBT and Arkham Intelligence. дальше »

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Bitfinex wallet hacker returns most of the $20 million back to US gov’t

According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors. дальше »

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Threat actor returns $19.3m to U.S. government wallets

Crypto hackers behind an exploit of U.S. government wallets returned the bulk of the funds stolen less than 24 hours after the initial attack. Fear of Uncle Sam or good faith from bad actors? In a bizarre turn of events,… дальше »

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Hacker returns $19 million to US government address

The hacker's partial return of stolen crypto highlights vulnerabilities in digital asset security and raises questions about future preventative measures. The post Hacker returns $19 million to US government address appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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US Government Crypto Wallets Drained; $20 Million In Ether And Stablecoins Likely Stolen In Malicious Transfers

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Hackers apparently steal $20m from US government wallets

U.S. government crypto wallets may be compromised, as observers alerted the public to suspicious on-chain transactions. According to Arkham, unknown hackers have possibly stolen $20 million in seized cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and Circle USD Coin (USDC) from… дальше »

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US government-linked address likely exploited for over $20 million in crypto

A hacker may have stolen over $20 million worth of crypto, including stablecoins and Ethereum (ETH), from a US government-controlled wallet connected to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. The suspicious transfers occurred on Oct. дальше »

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Radiant Capital hacker moves $52M worth of crypto funds into Ethereum

Blockchain forensic firm PeckShield discovered wallets belonging to Radiant Capital’s exploiter transferred $52 million funds into the Ethereum network. In an Oct. 24 X post, PeckShield reported that addresses linked to the Radiant Capital hacker moved “nearly all stolen funds”… дальше »

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Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto. The trader, identified as Yicong Wang, has reportedly helped the group convert tens of millions of dollars in crypto from various hacks into cash through bank transfers since 2022, according […] The post Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Chinese trader helped Lazarus Group launder millions: ZachXBT

A Chinese trader helped the North Korea-linked hacker Lazarus Group launder millions of dollars’ worth of stolen cryptocurrencies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed in a post on X on Oct. 23 that Yicong Wang, a Chinese over-the-counter trader who operated under… дальше »

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Crypto fraud: $30m ‘red card’ trial begins in France

This week, a major crypto fraud trial involving over €28 million ($30 million) in stolen funds opened in Nancy, France. The trial is expected to last a month.   More than 20 defendants are implicated in a scheme targeting football clubs… дальше »

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Radiant Capital teams with US law enforcement after $50M DeFi hack

Radiant Capital, a leading DeFi platform, has announced an ongoing collaboration with US law enforcement and Web3 security experts to recover over $50 million stolen in a recent hack. In a detailed report released on Oct. дальше »

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North Korean hackers steal $3B in crypto since 2017: report

A recent report by Microsoft has revealed alarming details about North Korea’s cyberattacks, specifically targeting cryptocurrency organizations. Since 2017, North Korean hackers have stolen more than $3 billion in crypto assets, with significant thefts recorded in 2023. дальше »

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Radiant Capital suffers $51M exploit on BNB Chain and Arbitrum

Radiant Capital has fallen to a hack, with more than $51 million stolen across Arbitrum and BNB Chain. Over $32 million was stolen from Arbitrum, while BNB Chain accounted for about $18 million. Radiant Capital suffered an exploit on Oct. дальше »

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US prosecutors urge judge to hand Bitfinex hack mastermind five-year sentence

The Bitfinex crypto hack resulted in the theft of 120,000 Bitcoin Ilya Lichtenstein used a series of sophisticated methods to hide the stolen funds between 2016 and 2022 He told his wife and co-conspirator about the hack in 2020 who then helped him to hide the stolen assets US prosecutors have told a judge that […] The post US prosecutors urge judge to hand Bitfinex hack mastermind five-year sentence appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Shocking Phishing Attack Empties Crypto Wallet – PEPE Among Stolen Altcoins!

Lookonchain, a blockchain analytics platform, revealed on X today that a crypto investor has lost a large sum of digital assets due to a phishing attack. He noted that the investor fell victim to a “Permit2” phishing signature scam, resulting in his wallet being completely emptied. дальше »

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FTX customer sues hedge fund over alleged stolen bankruptcy gains

FTX customer Nikolas Gierczyk accuses Olympus Peak of underpaying him after buying his FTX bankruptcy claim worth $1.59 million, alleging the hedge fund owes him much more in additional recovery. According to a Bloomberg report on Oct. 11, Californian Nikolas… дальше »

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Crypto ETF issuer Fidelity says breach leaked data of 77K customers

Fidelity said personal information was stolen in a recent data breach but stressed that its customer accounts weren’t affected.

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Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan Should Spend 18 Months in Prison, Prosecutors Tell Court

Prosecutors have requested that Heather Morgan – better known by her rap moniker “Razzlekhan” – be sentenced to just 18 months behind bars for her role in laundering 120,000 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex in a 2016 hack. дальше »

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Bitfinex 2016 Hack Saga Worth $5.8 Billion Finally Gets Resolution

Court declares only one winner in Bitfinex 2016 hack, when 119,754 Bitcoin worth $5.8 billion were stolen дальше »

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Senior citizen’s Bitcoin recovered with ZachXBT’s help

ZachXBT’s crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April. The… дальше »

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EigenLayer says $5.7M hack ‘isolated’ incident, no vulnerability on protocol

EigenLayer said that some of the stolen funds have been frozen as part of ongoing recovery efforts.

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Crypto Hacks Hit $735 Million, Total Value Lost Rises 9.5% In Q3 – Report

Blockchain security firm CertiK shared its Q3 reports, revealing that crypto hacks’ total value stolen increased by nearly 10% last quarter while phishing scams and private key compromises accounted for 91% of the total losses. дальше »

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Crypto phishing scams drained $46M in September

Over $127 million was stolen in Q3 2024 due to phishing attacks, with September alone seeing losses of $46 million.

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Phishing attacks, private key leaks resulted in $668m stolen in Q3: CertiK

In Q3, threat actors stole over $750 million worth of cryptocurrency across 150+ security incidents, marking a 9.5% increase in value lost despite 27 fewer incidents compared to Q2. Phishing attacks and private key compromises were significant contributors to over… дальше »

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Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap

Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility. 

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Crypto hackers steal $750M in Q3 2024, as losses grow by 9.5% — CertiK

Q3 2024 saw a decline in the number of crypto hacks, but the value of assets stolen spiked, with $753 million lost across 155 incidents.  дальше »

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TruFlation offers $500K bounty to recover funds stolen in hack

Truflation, a decentralized data company, has posted a $500,000 bounty following a $5 million hack on Sept. 25. The firm is offering a reward for returning the stolen funds or for identifying the hacker in a way that leads to a conviction. дальше »

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Coinbase-backed Truflation confirms hack, losses estimated to be $5M

Truflation’s team said that no customer funds were stolen in the security breach.

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WazirX hacker nears final stages of laundering $230M in stolen funds

India’s largest cryptocurrency hack has neared completion, with over $230 million worth of stolen tokens almost fully laundered, according to blockchain data. The hack, targeting WazirX, once one of India’s leading exchanges, resulted in a massive breach of funds in July. дальше »

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Been scammed? ‘Crypto crimestoppers’ claim to help get crypto back

Private investigation firm Lionsgate claims it can help recover stolen crypto when going straight to the police fails.

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SHIB Thief Nears Endgame: $230 Million Stolen Funds Almost Gone

Hacker, who stole $102 million in Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens during $230 million WazirX theft, about to make final move дальше »

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WazirX Hacker Is Almost Done Laundering $230M Stolen Funds

On-chain data shows the hacker, or group of hackers, behind the massive theft is now close to completing the laundering of the stolen funds. дальше »

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Crypto lender Shezmu recovers hacked funds through negotiation

Shezmu recovers nearly $5 million in stolen crypto through negotiations with the hacker, agreeing to a higher bounty. Meanwhile, WazirX struggles with unresolved losses. дальше »

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Genesis crypto: Two arrested in $243 mln heist

Two suspects were arrested in a $243 million crypto heist involving sophisticated social engineering tactics. Investigators froze $9 million in stolen assets, recovering $500,000 for the victimThe post Genesis crypto: Two arrested in $243 mln heist appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto exchange BingX hacked for $43 million

BingX was hacked early Friday, Sept. 20, with $43 million in cryptocurrencies stolen from the exchange’s hot wallet. Hacker stole ETH, BNB, USDT and over 300 other coins and tokens. On-chain data shows the attacker quickly swapped most of the assets for Ethereum and BNB. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange BingX Hacked, Onchain Data Shows Over $43M Drained

Hacker have moved the stolen assets to decentralized exchanges. дальше »

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Telegram-based trading bot Banana Gun hacked for 563 ETH; BANANA token falls

The Banana Gun trading bot suffered a major security breach, resulting in $1.9 million in stolen funds and a steep decline in its token price. дальше »

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WazirX Hacker Moves $32M Stolen Ether in Four Days to Tornado Cash as Binance Denies Founder’s Claims

WazirX founder Nischal Shetty claimed earlier this month that the ultimate owner of the crypto exchange was Binance - a statement the latter has denied. дальше »

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WazirX exploiter moves $11.6m in ETH to Tornado Cash

The WazirX exploiter continues to move thousands of the stolen assets across new wallets, with part of the latest batch laundered through crypto mixer Tornado Cash.  Blockchain security platform Cyvers recently indexed the transfer of exactly 5,001 Ethereum (ETH) from… дальше »

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