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DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
7.10.2024
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
28.9.2024
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying...
Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding Bitcoin
20.9.2024
Maryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through unsettling threats. Scammers are sending victims emails with Google Maps photos of their homes and demanding bitcoin payments, falsely claiming they possess incriminating evidence....
Uniswap Labs CEO Denies Protocol Deployment Extortion Claims
14.9.2024
Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Abrams has refuted claims that the platform charges $20 million for protocol deployments, calling them “completely false.” Abrams, who said he rarely engages with individuals seeking attention, explained that protocol deployments typically follow a governance...
Bitcoin Extortion Emails Demand Ransom, Show Google Maps of Victims’ Homes
13.9.2024
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has alerted Minden, Nevada, residents to a scam involving threatening emails aimed at extorting money through bitcoin. The emails claim to possess personal details such as the victim’s home address, phone number, and internet browsing history....
Early Ethereum adviser sues law firm for $100M over crypto extortion case defense
9.9.2024
Law firm Covington & Burling have denied allegations by Steven Nerayoff, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it
Early Ethereum adviser sues law firm for $100M over crypto extortion case defense
9.9.2024
Law firm Covington & Burling has denied Steven Nerayoff's allegations, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it
Over 600 Bitcoin ATMs went offline globally in 2 months
5.9.2024
Law enforcement authorities are proactively seeking out and closing Bitcoin ATMs that are frequently involved in extortion and scams.
Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom
29.8.2024
A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial company. Rhyne, a former core infrastructure engineer for the company, allegedly sent an extortion email on Nov. 25, 2023, claiming to have locked out or deleted the company’s...
Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case
26.8.2024
A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on charges of conspiracy...
Man allegedly tries to ‘recover’ losses from BitConnect, kidnapping two
19.8.2024
Indian authorities have arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping two employees of BitConnect creator Satish Kumbhani and extorting $125 million in crypto
Indian Authority Arrests Man in Crypto Extortion Case
18.8.2024
A Gujarat-based man, Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, was arrested under the anti-money laundering law in connection with kidnapping and extortion cases, including a significant cryptocurrency-related crime exceeding Rs 1,200 crore ($144 million), according to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Bhatt...
UK regulator alerts public to fake solicitor Bitcoin scam
11.7.2024
Email scams requesting cryptocurrency have been gaining popularity among criminals around the world
Kraken Says Hackers Turned to 'Extortion' After Exploiting Bug for $3M
19.6.2024
The bug found by a "security researcher" led to $3 million stolen from Kraken's treasuries
Kraken says its being extorted following bug bounty report
19.6.2024
The bug resulted in at least $3 million worth of stolen funds, but no user funds were endangered, according to Kraken
U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion
7.5.2024
U.S. authorities have identified Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, and are offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to his arrest
Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges
10.4.2024
The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case
After Exit Scam, Incognito Darknet Market Operators Now Threaten User Data Leak in Extortion Twist
12.3.2024
Numerous accounts have recently revealed that shortly after the darknet market (DNM) Incognito apparently conducted an ‘exit scam,’ its operators have now informed their clients and merchants they are facing extortion. The team behind Incognito claims possession of crypto asset...
Judge Kaplan Rejects Bankman-Fried’s Request for Sentencing Delay, Affirms March 2024 Date
21.12.2023
In a recent development in the high-profile case of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, a request for postponement of the sentencing hearing was firmly denied by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan. Bankman-Fried’s legal team had sought a four to six-week...
Report: Bankman-Fried Struggles With Extortion Attempts Behind Bars in Brooklyn’s MDC
1.12.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), previously a key figure in the crypto sphere, encountered a stark contrast to his past life at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. Gene Borrello, a past mob enforcer for the Bonanno crime family, shared insights with journalist Tiffany Fong about the daily...