US charges five individuals linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ crypto theft

Federal prosecutors have charged five alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a hacking group accused of targeting companies and individuals in a spree of cyberattacks. According to court documents unsealed Wednesday in California, the defendants allegedly stole sensitive data and at… дальше »

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New Yorker involved in $6.5m crypto theft: ZachXBT

A crypto scammer named Ronald Spektor deactivated his social media pages after ZachXBT alleged he aided a $6.5 million theft from a Coinbase user. дальше »

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Razzlekhan's Husband Gets Five Years Prison Sentence for Bitfinex Hack

For her role in the theft and laundering of around 120,000 bitcoin, Razzlekhan will receive her sentence on Nov. 18. дальше »

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Thai authorities bust illegal Bitcoin mining rigs, charge two over $280k theft: report

Thailand charges two for stealing over $280,000 in electricity for illegal Bitcoin mining. Thai authorities have cracked down on illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations, shutting down nine illicit sites and arresting two suspects on charges of electricity theft, valued at… дальше »

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Капитализация «случайного» NFT-мемкоина от ZachXBT взлетела до $15 млн

Летом этого года в ходе расследования ончейн-детектив ZachXBT создал бесплатный невзаимозаменяемый токен (NFT) 243M Theft. Криптаны его нашли и прокачали капитализацию монеты до $15 млн. Протокол Zora автоматически выпустил созданный ZachXBT NFT в доступный для торговли токен стандарта ERC-20. дальше »

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«Бесплатный NFT» от ZachXBT достиг рыночной капитализации в $3,7 млн

Протокол Zora автоматически конвертировал созданный ончейн-детективом ZachXBT бесплатный NFT открытого выпуска в доступный для продажи токен ERC-20. Об этом сообщает The Block. В августе исследователь запустил в сети Base невзаимозаменяемый токен 243M Theft, посвященный расследованию кражи $243 млн у кредитора Genesis. дальше »

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SaaS animation platform LottieFiles alerts users to crypto threats

LottieFiles revealed a supply chain compromise in which malicious code could lure users into connecting crypto wallets, potentially leading to asset theft. LottieFiles, a platform that enables designers and developers to create animations, has issued a warning regarding a security… дальше »

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Illegal Bitcoin mining costs Malaysian electricity company over $100m

Malaysia’s national electricity provider, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, has reported losses exceeding 440 million ringgit (about $101 million) due to electricity theft linked to illegal Bitcoin mining activities. дальше »

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US Appeals Court Rules Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover Crypto Losses

A United States appeals court has ruled that standard home insurance policies do not cover losses from cryptocurrency theft, emphasizing that such policies typically only cover physical property damage or loss. дальше »

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Homeowner lawsuit over $170K crypto theft rejected on appeal  

A United States appeals court said a district court was right to toss Ali Sedaghatpour’s lawsuit claiming that his insurer, Lemonade Insurance, should cover him for a crypto scam loss. дальше »

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FBI arrests Alabama man in connection with fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post

Eric Council Jr. has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud In January, the SEC’s X account was hacked with a post claiming that the agency had approved the first Bitcoin ETF A day later, the SEC approved the first Bitcoin ETFs A 25-year-old man from Athens, Alabama has […] The post FBI arrests Alabama man in connection with fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval

Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud. 

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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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ZachXBT claims uptick in thieves targeting crypto traders offline

Online platform GitHub has a list of at least 15 recorded incidents of in person crypto theft in the last year, around 17 in 2023, and 32 in 2021.  дальше »

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Bitfinex could be ‘sole victim’ of 2016 hack, US government says

A U.S. government filing indicates Bitfinex could be the sole entity eligible for restitution from the massive 2016 Bitcoin theft. The filing by the U.S. government has confirmed that Bitfinex could be the sole victim eligible for restitution concerning the… дальше »

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Bitfinex may be the only victim in $7.4 billion Bitcoin theft: US govt.

The case highlights the complexities of restitution in crypto crimes, emphasizing the challenges in identifying and compensating victims. The post Bitfinex may be the only victim in $7.4 billion Bitcoin theft: US govt. appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitfinex deemed ‘sole victim’ eligible for recovery of $7.4 billion Bitcoin hack

A new US government filing suggests that Bitfinex may be the sole entity eligible for restitution in connection with the 2016 hack that resulted in the theft of approximately 120,000 BTC. Bitfinex’s LEO token jumped 14% to $6. дальше »

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EigenLayer Reassures Platform Security After $5.5 Million Token Theft

EigenLayer emphasized that the incident did not involve any protocol or smart contract vulnerabilities. The post EigenLayer Reassures Platform Security After $5.5 Million Token Theft appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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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US hacker faces 20-year prison sentence over $37m crypto theft

Evan Frederick Light, 21, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison after stealing $37 million worth of crypto from an investment holdings company located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The U.S Department of Justice stated in a press… дальше »

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Swan Bitcoin Sues Ex-Employees Over Alleged Mining Business Heist

Swan Bitcoin has sued Proton Management Ltd. and six former employees accusing them of a coordinated theft of its billion-dollar bitcoin mining technology with alleged assistance from Tether. дальше »

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UK-based scammer stole $650k in 12 months

Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has exposed a British-based scammer responsible for $650,000 worth of crypto theft in the past year. As blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption expands globally, more users have entered the space searching for profits and quick investment returns. Scammers… дальше »

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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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Two arrested in $243M social engineering scam targeting Genesis creditor

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a $243 million theft targeting a creditor of the now-defunct trading firm Genesis. The arrests came after an investigation by blockchain researcher ZachXBT, who uncovered how the victim was deceived by a social engineering scam on August 19. дальше »

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Miami police arrest crypto scammers behind $243m theft

Los Angeles law enforcement arrested at least two persons involved in a $243 million social engineering attack launched against a lone Genesis creditor. In August, three scammers, identified as Malone Iam, Veer Chetal, and Jeandiel Serrano, swindled a single Genesis… дальше »

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Suspicious Transaction On BASE Network Involving SeamlessFi – Funds Reported Safe

Earlier today, a suspicious transaction involving SeamlessFi on the BASE network raised alarm after a malicious contract was deployed on September 13, 2024, at 11:57:04 UTC. Just minutes later, at 13:04:40 UTC, a hack was executed, resulting in the theft of approximately $130,000. дальше »

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Crypto Hack: Indonesia’s Indodax Goes Offline After Suspected $22M Breach

Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Indodax is the latest to fall victim to a hack, resulting in the theft of approximately $22 million in digital assets. Indodax Pauses Platform Operations Due To Security Breach According to a post by blockchain security firm SlowMist on X, the hackers stole digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), multiple ERC-20 tokens […] дальше »

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Indodax hit by $20.5M exploit, North Korea link suspected

Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks. дальше »

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WazirX begins second phase of fiat withdrawals early, hackers begins moving funds

WazirX has begun the second phase of its fiat currency withdrawal process ahead of schedule on Sept. 3. The process was originally slated to begin on Sept. 9 and comes as the exchange faces the aftermath of a major security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million in user assets. дальше »

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WazirX hacker sends $6.5M ETH to Tornado Cash amid ongoing INR withdrawals

WazirX hacker sends $6. 5M ETH to Tornado Cash as the second phase of INR withdrawals starts The hack on July 18 led to a $230M theft, causing halted trading and frozen withdrawals. WazirX is battling legal issues and ongoing investigations. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Debunks Ethereum Layer-2 Fund Theft Risk, Clarifies ETH Sales

Vitalik Buerin also clarified that his recent Ethereum sales were intended to support valuable projects, not for profit. The post Vitalik Buterin Debunks Ethereum Layer-2 Fund Theft Risk, Clarifies ETH Sales appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto VC roundup: Story Protocol secures $80m to address IP theft

The crypto VC community turned out for several startups this week, including Story Protocol’s $80 million series B funding round. The week, between Aug. 18 and Aug. 24, has been buzzing with activity in the crypto venture capital space. According… дальше »

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Ransomware and theft drive over $2 billion in illicit crypto activity in 2024 – Chainalysis

Stolen funds and ransomware amounted to over $2 billion in illicit crypto transactions in 2024, according to Chainalysis. Despite an overall 20% decline in illicit on-chain activity year-to-date, these two categories have seen significant growth. дальше »

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ZachXBT exposes North Korean agents infiltrating crypto projects to conduct thefts

Crypto investigator ZachXBT has unveiled a sophisticated operation involving North Korean IT workers who infiltrated a project’s development team and stole $1. 3 million from its treasury. The theft occurred after the developers, hired under fake identities, pushed malicious code that facilitated the transfer of funds. дальше »

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North Korean workers tied to $1.3M crypto theft: ZachXBT

Cybersecurity expert ZachXBT’s recent tweets suggest a sophisticated scheme involving North Korean IT workers posing as crypto developers is taking place. The operation led to the theft of $1.3 million from a project’s treasury and exposed a network of over… дальше »

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Terra Blockchain (LUNC) Hit By $5 Million Hack And Outage: Details

The Terra blockchain has suffered a significant breach involving a complex exploit that resulted in the theft of approximately $5 million in assorted cryptocurrencies. The specific assets stolen included approximately 60 million ASTRO tokens, 3. дальше »

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Takes Painful Dip Amid Major India Crypto Hack

India's WazirX breach causes Shiba Inu (SHIB) price to drop after $234 million theft дальше »

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Phishing Victim Recovers $10.3M In $stETH From Attacker, Awaits Remaining Funds

A report from Cyver Alert revealed a phishing attack that occurred over a year ago, resulting in the loss of nearly $32 million in staked Ethereum (stETH). The victim had fallen prey to a malicious contract, leading to the significant theft. дальше »

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Crypto conscience? Scammer returns $9.3M stablecoins after 10 months

A scammer returned $9. 3 million out of $24 million in stolen stablecoins after 10 months. Returned funds represent 38. 26% of the original theft. In a surprising turn of events, a scammer hasThe post Crypto conscience? Scammer returns $9. дальше »

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Tether Cracks Down On Cambodian Fraud, Freezes $28 Million In USDT

Tether has frozen $28 million worth of USDT tokens connected to the Huione Group business in Cambodia. This is a big deal in the world of cryptocurrencies. This move comes after claims of theft and money laundering, showing how hard it is to regulate digital currencies. дальше »

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CoinStats releases incident report following $2.2m security breach

CoinStats, a leading cryptocurrency portfolio tracking app, revealed details of a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $2.2 million in digital assets.  дальше »

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Cryptocurrency theft surges to $1.4 billion in 2024, doubling last year’s figures

Hackers have more than doubled their cryptocurrency spoils in the first half of 2024 compared with the same period last year, according to a report from blockchain research firm TRM Labs.   The report highlights a significant increase in stolen crypto, totaling $1. дальше »

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SlowMist reports $20.66M in stolen funds in Q2

With more companies using blockchain tech and crypto, there has been a corresponding increase in security incidents such as theft, phishing, and fraud. SlowMist, a leading blockchain security firm, released its second quarter MistTrack Stolen Funds Analysis report, which examines… дальше »

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SlowMist Named 3 Key Causes of Crypto Theft

SlowMist's Q2 2024 report identifies private key mishandling, fake wallets, and honeypot scams as major threats to cryptocurrency security. The post SlowMist Named 3 Key Causes of Crypto Theft appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bittensor halts network following $8m theft due to private key leak

Blockchain startup Bittensor has temporarily halted its network due to a private key leak, causing the network’s token to drop by 16%. Bittensor, a decentralized machine learning protocol, has apparently fallen victim to a hacker attack, targeting multiple wallets in… дальше »

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Crypto Security Tool Harpie Expands Theft Protection to Three New Blockchains

New York, NY, United States, 25th June 2024, Chainwire

The post Crypto Security Tool Harpie Expands Theft Protection to Three New Blockchains appeared first on CoinJournal.

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CertiK Faces Fallout After Confessing $3 Million Heist From Kraken, What’s Next?

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced that it has fallen victim to a major security flaw that has resulted in the theft of $3 million worth of digital assets. However, in a surprising turn of events, the party responsible has been identified as CertiK. дальше »

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Kraken claims it is being ‘extorted’ as white hat hacker demands reward after $3M theft

Kraken faces extortion after a security researcher exploited a bug to steal $3 million in digital assets, demanding a reward for their work. The post Kraken claims it is being ‘extorted’ as white hat hacker demands reward after $3M theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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FTX Victims View Bankruptcy Process as 'Second Act of Theft,' File to Recover $8B in Forfeited Assets

FTX's victims are seeking a court hearing to rule on their claim that all the failed crypto exchange's forfeited assets, about $8 billion, belong to its customers, not the bankruptcy estate. дальше »

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