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Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
From Fraud to Fintech: QuadrigaCX Twists Continue as it Emerges Co-Founder Is Convicted Fraudster
Michael Patryn, the co-founder of the controversial QuadrigaCX, has already been convicted and spent 18 months in a U. S. Federal prison for identity theft linked to credit card and bank fraud. He “underwent a remarkable transformation,” and changed his identity before entering the world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-21 16:00 | |
New Zealand Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Resumes Trading with 15% Bitcoin Haircut
Cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia resumed trading on 40 trade pairs three months after it endured a multi-million dollars theft. The New Zealand firm took to its Twitter profile to update that it was beginning to list pairs that it “quantified as secure. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:38 | |
Quadrigacx Co-Founder Michael Patryn Is Actually Convicted Fraudster Omar Dhanani
Quadrigacx co-founder Michael Patryn is actually a convicted criminal who went by the name Omar Dhanani, a Bloomberg report alleges. Dhanani has been previously convicted of identity theft linked to bank and credit card fraud and sentenced to 18 months in a U. дальше »
2019-3-20 00:40 | |
Quadrigacx Co-Founder a Convicted Fraudster
Quadrigacx co-founder Michael Patryn is actually a convicted criminal who went by the name Omar Dhanani, a Bloomberg report alleges. Dhanani has been previously convicted of identity theft linked to bank and credit card fraud and sentenced to 18 months in a U. дальше »
2019-3-20 00:40 | |
Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Reveals Customer ‘Rebate’ Plan after $16 Million Theft
More than a fortnight since Cryptopia hinted at reimbursing users affected by a security breach that occurred in mid-January, the New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange has confirmed to customers that it will offer a ‘rebate’. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:21 | |
Japan: 18 Year Old Charged for Stealing $100,000 in MonaCoin in Country’s First Crypto Theft Case
Japanese authorities in the city of Utsunomiya have charged an 18-year-old for stealing crypto from Monappy, a digital wallet service for MonaCoin. The unnamed teenager was reportedly referred to prosecutors in what is the country’s first case of charges being brought against a cryptocurrency hacker. дальше »
2019-3-18 02:08 | |
Japanese Police Arrests 18-Year Old Hacker for Stealing $134,000 in Monacoin
Local prosecutors in Japan have charged an 18-year old male with cryptocurrency theft. Per a report published in a local news outlet, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Japan are accusing the young adult of stealing 15 million Yen ($134,310) worth of stealing MonaCoin (MONA)—a Litecoin hard fork. дальше »
2019-3-16 11:39 | |
$200k Bitcoin Fraud: Four Suspects Sought by Calgary Police
Canadian police are on the hunt for four individuals, suspected of a defrauding a local bitcoin company via “double spend” attacks on Bitcoin ATMs. CBC News reported March 12, 2019, that law enforcement officials are asking for useful information from the public leading to the arrest of the suspects. дальше »
2019-3-14 02:00 | |
Dark Wallet: Private Bitcoin Web Wallet with Coin Mixing and Stealth Addresses
Bitcoin as a digital entity has grown in leap and bounds both in terms of the store of value as well as a medium of exchange. However, along with its popularity, the theft and crime associated with these digital assets are also at an all-time high. дальше »
2019-3-13 13:43 | |
UK Bank NatWest Debuts Credit Cards with Built-In Fingerprint Reader
CoinSpeaker UK Bank NatWest Debuts Credit Cards with Built-In Fingerprint ReaderNatWest Bank will debut new NFC payment cards with built-in fingerprint scanners for testing in mid-April in an attempt to curb down theft cases associated with payments via credit and debit cards. дальше »
2019-3-12 13:31 | |
UN Security Council Panel Fingers North Korea in $600+ Million Virtual and Foreign Currency Theft
North Korea, an Asian country known for its military nuclear weapons program, is using cyber attacks and the nascent blockchain technology to dodge economic sanctions, acquire much-needed foreign currency, and cover its tracks, reported the Nikkei Asian Review on March 8. дальше »
2019-3-11 16:29 | |
WinRAR Exploit Allows Coin Wallet Theft, But It Has Survived 14 Years Without Any Public Knowledge
Most cryptocurrency exchanges have some kind of auditing performed on their platform periodically, determining if there are any glitches or bugs that would inhibit the safety of consumers. There is a trialware product called WinRAR, which is file archiver utility for Windows operating systems. дальше »
2019-3-10 17:50 | |
14-Year-Old WinRAR Exploit Allegedly Threatens Crypto Wallets
According to a user on the Bitcoin subreddit, there is an exploit on a common version of WinRAR that enables the potential theft of coins. The bug, which allowed executable code to be inserted on a system after opening a RAR file, has apparently existed for 14 years but is only recently coming to light. дальше »
2019-3-10 22:30 | |
UN Security Council reveals that North Korea lumped over $600 million in Cryptocurrency through cyber theft
Recent reports bear claims that North Korea’s capital city Pyongyang has attained an estimated $670 million in fiat foreign currencies as well as cryptocurrencies. As reported by Asian media outlet Nikkei, this is being carried out with the aid of cybercriminals who have been dependent on the blockchain technology in order to remain untraced. дальше »
2019-3-9 07:11 | |
How To Recover: The World’s First All-Inclusive Cryptocurrency Recovery Service
Every cryptocurrency user is exposed to a whole host of risks; most notably including the risk of loss of his or her funds. Such cryptocurrency loss may be associated with malice, as is true in the case of theft or hacks, or — as often is the case — an error on behalf of the user. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:51 | |
US Mt Gox Victims Notch Legal Win Against CEO of Infamous Bitcoin Exchange
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the notorious Mt Gox, has lost the motion to strike a lawsuit against him on the grounds that plaintiffs – specifically the defunct bitcoin exchange’s US victims – are likely to be reimbursed eventually. дальше »
2019-3-2 19:32 | |
Kraken Offering $100K Reward for Discovery of QuadrigaCX Coins
Any idea of the whereabouts of the missing QuadrigaCX coins? Kraken is offering a $100K reward if you do. Kraken Continues to Self-Police the Industry Ever since inception, Kraken has made more efforts than most in the cryptocurrency space to fight against crypto theft. дальше »
2019-3-1 14:00 | |
Reddit User Claims Loss of Life Savings Due to Coinomi Wallet Bug
While the cryptocurrency industry is faced with problems of funds loss on exchanges, a Coinomi wallet user has reportedly lost $70,000 worth of cryptocurrency. The user who reported the loss on Reddit claims the theft was due to a vulnerability in the wallet which has probably gone unnoticed or was deliberately put there. дальше »
2019-2-27 20:57 | |
Cryptopia Calculates That 9.4 Percent of Assets Stolen in January Hack
The New Zealand-based crypto asset exchange Cryptopia has made their assessment of a January hack, claiming that up to 9. 4 percent of all their assets were stolen. дальше »
2019-2-28 20:50 | |
Redditor Claims Theft of $70,000 in Life Savings Due to Critical Coinomi Wallet Bug
According to cryptocurrency investor Warith Al Mawali, he has lost all of his life savings in the tune of $60,000 to $70,000 on Coinomi, a widely utilized crypto wallet on Android. In a detailed report, Mawali claimed that a critical vulnerability found on the wallet led to the loss of user funds as it compromised the private key of his wallet. дальше »
2019-2-27 16:31 | |
The Recent $7.7m EOS Theft can Make the Ecosystem Better
In the cryptocurrency world, stealing funds is nothing new under the sun whatsoever. While most of these thefts involve hacking exchanges or scamming users, it seems the recent $7. 7m worth of EOS theft is a bit different. дальше »
2019-2-27 12:06 | |
Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
Bitcoin Investor ‘Hollywood Madam’ Files Lawsuit Against Former Friend for Crypto Access Theft
Heidi Fleiss is suing her former friend for allegedly stealing millions in bitcoins. Fleiss planned on using the funds to save a species of parrots. According to court documents, Fleiss inherited funds from her father’s estate and thereafter, she converted the money to bitcoin. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:25 | |
Huobi Korea strengthens Anti-Money Laundering protections
In the interest of preventing fraud and abuse, complying with South Korea’s regulations, and protecting financial markets as well as its users, Huobi Korea announced today it is strengthening its protections against money laundering, identity theft, voice... Source дальше »
2019-2-22 03:26 | |
Huobi Korea to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Protections
Huobi Korea reviews its AML protection and launches an inter-exchange hotline to prevent identity theft and various types of fraud
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Bitgo Obtains $100M Insurance Policy to Cover Crypto Assets
Cryptocurrency wallet service provider Bitgo has secured a $100 million policy through Lloyd’s insurance to cover crypto assets that are completely under the company’s control, such as those held in its business wallet and custody offerings. дальше »
2019-2-20 18:30 | |
Mike Novogratz-Backed BitGo Offers $100 Million in Crypto Insurance
BitGo, a crypto custodian backed by Goldman Sachs, is offering up to $100 million in insurance coverage for cold-wallet assets through Lloyd’s. There is no additional cost to BitGo clients. In a press release, the company said the $100 million of insurance coverage protects custodial assets held by BitGo against: Third-party hacks. дальше »
2019-2-20 03:50 | |
Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
Coinbase Neutrino Acquisition Reveals History Of Spying and Gov’t Data Selling
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is facing an increasing publicity nightmare after it emerged the CEO of a company it took over sold private user data to governments. Coinbase: Neutrino ‘Will Help Prevent Theft’ Announced February 19, Coinbase now owns Italian blockchain surveillance startup Neutrino, having acquired the company for an undisclosed sum. дальше »
2019-2-19 20:00 | |
Modulus CEO on the Coinmama breach: 2FA is the easy way to enhance security apparatus
Yesterday, it was reported that Coinmama, an exchange with 1.3 million active users across the globe, suffered a security breach yesterday. That breach resulted in the theft of 450,000 email address and hashed password combinations. It was part of a broader attack which hit...Source дальше »
2019-2-18 23:03 | |
Coinmama: 450,000 User Records Compromised in Data Breach
Coinmama, a Bitcoin and Ethereum broker based in Israel, has become the target of a major security breach that has resulted in the theft of thousands of user records. According to a notice posted by the broker, 450,000 Coinmama users were affected by the attack, and their email addresses and encrypted passwords were stolen. дальше »
2019-2-18 21:02 | |
Mass Adoption is Coming: The Biggest US Automaker Turns to Blockchain to Help Save Millions in Identity Theft
General Motors Financial has partnered with blockchain company Spring Labs to help reduce identity theft. It’s a move that could potentially save the car maker millions of dollars in fraud costs. дальше »
2019-2-15 10:04 | |
Brock Pierce Claims Mt. Gox Revival as Former CEO Believes It Cannot and Will Not Happen
The tragedy that is Mt. Gox is one that many cryptocurrency investors know as one of the worst cases of theft. A massive hack in 2011 ended up collapsing it a few years later, resulting in an 850,000 BTC loss, which was about $460 million back then. Now, it would be valued at approximately $3 […] дальше »
2019-2-13 08:42 | |
Metronome (MET) Keeps Faith in Ethereum Classic (ETC) Network Even After a 51% Attack
Greed and capitalism have had a long and co-dependent relationship. However, human greed knows no bounds and people are always scheming to profit, regardless of the legality of the operation. From Ponzi schemes to outright theft, no industry is isolated from them, January 5th was just another reminder of this fact. At the start of […] дальше »
2019-2-11 21:26 | |
Famous VC Brock Pierce Unveils His Unbelievable Plan to Remedy Notorious Mt. Gox Theft
CoinSpeaker Famous VC Brock Pierce Unveils His Unbelievable Plan to Remedy Notorious Mt. Gox Theft Pierce charts the new plans of repaying the Mt. Gox victims through the creation of a new company under the same brand and its native cryptocurrency Gox Coin. дальше »
2019-2-8 14:24 | |
U.S: Two SIM Swappers Indicted for Stealing Cryptocurrencies
The United States Department of Justice has detailed the indictment of Ahmad Wagaafe Hared and Matthew Gene Ditman on the grounds of identity theft and conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, according to public documents published on February 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:00 | |
Hacker Gets 10 Years in First SIM-Swapping Sentencing in the U.S.
According to a recent report, Joel Ortiz, the 20-year-old student from Boston who was indicted by prosecutors in Santa Clara, California, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in what is believed to be the very first SIM swapping conviction in the United States. дальше »
2019-2-6 01:17 | |
US Indicts Two More Men On Cryptocurrency SIM-Swapping Case for Fraud, ID Theft and Extortion
SIM-swapping cases are, unfortunately, getting more and more common recently, especially the ones involving cryptos being stolen. Now, the law enforcement from the United States has indicted two more men alleged of being involved in this illicit activity, according to a press release from the Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of California. The two […] дальше »
2019-2-6 00:12 | |
Australian bitcoin exchange Independent Reserve adds insurance protection
CryptoNinjas Independent Reserve, an Australian bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, announced today it has become the first cryptocurrency exchange in Australia to offer insurance coverage to its clients. дальше »
2019-2-5 02:26 | |
MyEtherWallet Users Targeted with Phishing Email Scam
According to a post from the official MyEtherWallet’s Twitter account, reports suggest that users of the popular Ethereum network interface have been targeted by a phishing email. The fraudulent correspondence requests users give up personal information that could put their crypto holdings at risk of theft. дальше »
2019-2-5 00:00 | |
Alleged SIM-Swapper Indicted For Identity And Crypto Theft
The Manhattan district attorney issues a warning to SIM-swappers.
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After Pleading Guilty to $5 Million Crypto Theft, SIM Swap Hacker Receives 10-Year Jail Sentence
Joel Ortiz is just 20 years old, but he already knows what he will be doing with the next ten years of his life – jail time. Ortiz was recently the thief of $5 million in cryptocurrency, which he took from 40 separate victims by swapping out their SIM cards. However, he did not get […] дальше »
2019-2-2 21:21 | |