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German intelligence service launches dog-themed NFTs to fetch cyber talent
22.6.2023
Nearly 1,000 NFTs have been put on Ethereum by Germany’s BND in its quest to recruit blockchain talent for the agency
Crypto Broker FPG Suspends Services After $15 Million Cyberattack
15.6.2023
Floating Point Group (FPG), a crypto prime brokerage, has suspended all withdrawals, deposits and trading on its platform after suffering from a $15 million cyberattack over the weekend.
The firm said in a Twitter thread on Wednesday that although it had managed to limit the overall impact of...
Crypto Prime Broker FPG Loses Up to $20M in Cyber Attack
14.6.2023
FPG told customers via email that it had ceased trading, deposits and withdrawals after experiencing a cyber security incident on Sunday, June 11
New Report: North Korea's Cyber Army Allegedly Stole $3 Billion in Crypto to Fund Nuclear Program
12.6.2023
North Korea's cyber army has stolen $3 billion in cryptocurrencies, with 50% of the funds being used to fund the country’s ballistic missile program.
According to a recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal, state-sponsored hackers from North Korea have netted more than $3 billion from crypto...
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of FTX Customers’ Identities, Citing Security Concerns
10.6.2023
In the FTX bankruptcy case, the presiding judge John Dorsey has ruled to maintain the confidentiality of individual customer identities, according to a recent decision on Friday. Dorsey emphasized the importance of safeguarding these clients, expressing concern for their potential vulnerability...
Two Russians Charged for Infiltrating Mt Gox and Operating Illicit Crypto Exchange, BTC-e
9.6.2023
In a statement issued on Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that two Russian individuals have been accused of infiltrating a cryptocurrency exchange and running an unlawful exchange. Reportedly, the pair gained unauthorized access to Mt Gox’s servers from 2011 to 2014...
AI Deepfakes Becoming Tool of Choice in Cyber Extortion, Says FBI – How is Crypto Being Used in the Process?
6.6.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of "deepfakes" being used in cyber extortion.
In a recent report, the FBI said that malicious actors are using deepfakes to manipulate photographs or videos, often obtained from social media accounts or...
Atomic Wallet Hack: Decentralized Finance Wallet Breached, Millions Lost in Attack
4.6.2023
On June 3, 2023, numerous sources revealed details about an attack on Atomic Wallet that resulted in significant financial losses for many victims. The Atomic Wallet team announced they are looking into the issue, while onchain investigators like Zachxbt have also been digging deeper, searching...
The Hong Kong Police Force launch metaverse platform, ‘CyberDefender’
28.5.2023
The chief inspector of the CSTCB warned that the metaverse is no safer than the traditional internet, saying that "all crimes in the cyberspace could also happen in the metaverse."
US Secret Service holds crypto, praises blockchain tech in Reddit AMA
16.5.2023
In a crypto-themed AMA session on Reddit on May 15, the U.S. Secret Service answered a wide range of questions and revealed their little-known NFT collection
Silk Road Hacker Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Wire Fraud
16.4.2023
On April 14, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Southern District of New York revealed that the hacker responsible for the Silk Road marketplace breach had been sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud charges. James Zhong stole more than 50,000 bitcoin from the darknet marketplace...
Push to ban ransomware payments following Australia's biggest cyber attack
12.4.2023
The attack on Latitude Financial is Australia’s biggest cyber attack with driver's license numbers, passports and financial documents among the stolen information
US SEC seeks to expand its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit
11.4.2023
A new job posting reveals an open position for general attorneys in New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. in the SEC crypto assets and cyber unit division
Trustwave Spiderlabs Researchers Warn of New Strain of Malware That Drains Crypto Funds
8.4.2023
According to researchers at Trustwave Spiderlabs, a strain of malware known as Rilide is believed to be helping cybercriminals steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges. Although the steps being taken to tackle this malware are likely to make life more difficult for cybercriminals, two researchers...
$119M in Stolen Crypto So Far in 2023, NFT Rug Pulls on the Rise: Crystal Blockchain
24.3.2023
DeFi protocols have been hackers’ favorite targets since 2021. Now they’re preying on NFT projects too, a blockchain intelligence firm says
Crystal Blockchain Study Reveals $16.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen Since 2011
21.3.2023
Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (defi). According to the study, approximately $16.7 billion in crypto assets have been stolen since 2011....
Shellboxes, an Industry-Leading Cyber Security Firm, Declares Continuous Commitment to Protect Blockchain Projects From the Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks
7.3.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Shellboxes, a leading Web 3 company with top-level blockchain security and consulting services, has announced its commitment to help project owners stay protected amid rising cyberattacks in the industry. The Shellboxes team has raised the alarm over the carefree attitude of most...
FTX Debtors Report $8.9B Shortfall in Customer Funds and ‘Highly Commingled’ Assets in Latest Presentation
3.3.2023
On March 2, 2023, FTX debtors released their second stakeholder presentation, which contains a preliminary analysis of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange’s shortfalls. The latest presentation reveals a significant shortfall, as approximately $2.2 billion of the company’s total...
G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor
28.2.2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and cyber security, India’s central bank governor reportedly said. Crypto regulation was among the key topics discussed during the G20 meeting over...
Oasys welcomes Yooldo Verse and Trouble Punk: Cyber Galz
20.2.2023
Oasys has an environmentally friendly blockchain that is EVM compatible and supported by the proof-of-stake mechanism. Since Yooldo Verse and Trouble Punk: Cyber Galz announced their joining the team to deliver the finest user experience, these two components have successfully supported its gaming...