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Malwarebytes Labs Report: Electrum Wallet Bitcoin Phishing Attacks Account for $4 Million in Theft
The cryptocurrency market has had their share of scams through the years, with hackers attacking at every single weak point they can find. Hackers have plagued this nascent industry frequently, and a recent report from Malwarebytes Labs says that one of the recent groups of victims is that of the users of the Electrum Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-4-17 23:56 | |
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Japanese Regulators Want More Security For Cold Wallets
To better protect investors from theft and help spur economic growth in Japan, the country's Financial Services Agency will now require cryptocurrency exchanges to beef up cold wallet security. дальше »
2019-4-17 18:09 | |
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North Korea’s $700 Million Crypto Theft Chest Could Fund Nukes: Report
Despite the heavy international sanctions it is under, North Korea has continued its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs undeterred thanks to the sanctions-circumvention tactics the hermit kingdom has developed. дальше »
2019-4-15 14:27 | |
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Highly Recommended: Rockstar Games’ immersive worlds are a stoner’s delight
Highly Recommended is our new series talking about the experience of safely engaging with tech-based entertainment and gadgets while “high. ” We hope our frank, open approach to this subject matter will aid in the fight to normalize the legal use of cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes. дальше »
2019-4-13 00:03 | |
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Cybercriminals Convicted of Using Crypto Malware on 400,000 Computers, Millions Lost in Theft
On April 11, 2019, a federal jury convicted Bogdan Nicolescu and Radu Miclaus of Romania on 21 counts pertaining to a scheme to infect computers using malware technology. The malware was used to steal sensitive information relating to the victims’ credit card and other personal information. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:38 | |
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Romanian duo convicted in US for using cryptocurrency malware-mining to steal millions
Two Romanian residents have been convicted of infecting over 400,000 individual computers with malware in order to mine cryptocurrency and steal victims’ data to sell on the dark web. Bogdan Nicolescu, 36, and Radu Miclaus, 37, were convicted by a US jury following a 12-day trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit service marks, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and 12 counts each of wire fraud. дальше »
2019-4-12 15:31 | |
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CHEAP: PlayStation Classic for $30? Don’t mind if I do.
When Sony revived the PlayStation Classic, it was regarded by many in the gaming chattering classes as a lazy and transparent attempt to cash in on the retro gaming craze. Overwhelmingly, people’s complaints centered on one key issue: the games. дальше »
2019-4-11 19:55 | |
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How Blockchain Can Solve Modern Identity Theft Crisis and Be a Core Reason for “No More ID Theft”
Identity theft is a major worry for many people today. This was compounded by the Equifax breach that leaked the data of over 140 million Americans. The data in that breach included information such as addresses and social security numbers in addition to names and phone numbers. It was a nightmare scenario and there has […] дальше »
2019-4-10 19:41 | |
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Connect Coin: Streamlining the Online Payment and Fund Transfer Process
Online money transfer technologies have facilitated individuals with fast and efficient transfer of payments across the world. Additionally, users today purchase goods and services from e-commerce websites and pay for transactions online in just a matter of a few clicks. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:52 | |
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Okta Unveil $50 Million Fund for Blockchain Powered Identity Solutions
Okta, a leading provider of secure identity management solutions for enterprises, has announced the launch of Okta Ventures, a $50 million investment fund whose primary objective is to invest in and nurture new technologies that could solve the problem of security, privacy and identity theft across the global technology landscape, according to a press releaseRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-6 20:00 | |
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Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Launches Bitcoin OTC Trading Desk
Coinspeaker Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Launches Bitcoin OTC Trading DeskVictim of the "largest theft in history", Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has launched an OTC (over-the-counter) desk as a gateway to the cryptosphere. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:44 | |
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Bithumb Blames new Crypto Theft on “Insiders”
It would appear the cryptocurrency exchange industry is far from drama-free at this time. Although there are numerous companies operating without problems, the same cannot be said for Bithumb. Once South Korea’s largest exchange, it has now become a seemingly prone target for hackers and criminals. дальше »
2019-3-30 15:55 | |
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BitFunder and WeExchange Bitcoin Scams Totalling $9 Million Affected Roughly 250 Investors
Have you ever heard of Jon Montroll? The man was arrested in February 2018 in connection to a scam which happened in 2013. Montroll was the founder of BitFunder, the platform in which the theft happened, and another platform called WeExchange. дальше »
2019-3-29 03:14 | |
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$9 Million Bitcoin Scam Defrauded More Than 250 Victims
Jon Montroll, the man behind BitFunder and WeExchange, was charged with fraud last February. He pleaded guilty last July, and will be sentenced in April. Montroll reportedly hid the theft of over 6,000 BTC from his platform in 2013, and went to great lengths to hide the hack – even lying to investigators. дальше »
2019-3-29 19:40 | |
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Illegal cryptocurrency mining nets over $50 million in a decade, according to analysts
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has been a major target for cybercrime and illegal activities such as online theft and hacking. Cryptocurrency mining is essential for all coins, including Bitcoin [BTC] and Bitcoin Cash [BCH] and over the years, criminals have started to spot loopholes in the system to cash out digital currencies. дальше »
2019-3-27 21:30 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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$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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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