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Russian Attackers May Have Been Behind Hack of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Elliptic Says
12.10.2023
Research firm Elliptic said some of the stolen funds appear to be linked to Russian cybercriminal groups, citing on-chain analysis
Cybercriminals Use Dexs and Crypto Cross-Chain Services to Launder $7 Billion — Elliptic
10.10.2023
According to the findings of a research study by Elliptic, cybercriminals are believed to have used crypto cross-chain bridges and coin swap services to launder $7 billion worth of “illicit or high-risk funds.” The Lazarus Group, a cybercriminal organization said to be backed by North...
Elliptic Report Reveals $7 Billion in Crypto Laundering via DEXs and Bridges
6.10.2023
A recent report from blockchain surveillance firm Elliptic has uncovered that $7 billion in "illicit or high-risk funds" has been laundered through decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and non-KYC exchanges.
This staggering sum was already reached by July of this year, exceeding...
Criminals more reliant on cross-chain bridges than ever after mixer crackdowns
20.9.2023
The sanction of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash in August caused the first major shift, but that is now accelerating even faster than projected
Elliptic Blockchain Surveillance Firm: North Korean Lazarus Group Theft Spree Reaches $240 Million in 104 Days
16.9.2023
Nefarious North Korean hacking group Lazarus has stolen nearly $240 million in cryptocurrencies in the past 104 days alone.
In a report published by blockchain surveillance firm Elliptic, Lazarus has been identified as the perpetrator behind a series of major cryptocurrency hacks in recent months...
Bitcoin no longer asset of choice for criminals - former Elliptic crypto advisor
21.7.2023
Criminals have moved away from using Bitcoin for money laundering, with stablecoins emerging as an alternative due to accessibility
Fentanyl Ingredients Sold for Crypto by Chinese Labs
23.6.2023
Chinese chemical producers are accepting cryptocurrency as payment for fentanyl ingredients they sell to drug organizations worldwide.
Researchers at crypto analytics platform Elliptic have found over 90 Chinese chemical companies that sold fentanyl precursor chemicals and advertised their...
Atomic Wallet Hackers Move Stolen Funds via OFAC-Sanctioned Exchange Garantex: Elliptic
13.6.2023
The attackers are believed to be the infamous North Korean hacker group Lazarus, as per blockchain security firm Elliptic
Atomic Wallet hackers turn to OFAC-sanctioned Garantex: Elliptic
13.6.2023
Stolen loot crypto from Atomic wallets has started passing through sanctioned Russian-based exchange Garantex, according to Elliptic
Atomic Wallet Was Breached by North Korean Hackers: Elliptic
7.6.2023
Wallets that siphoned Atomic users' funds are connected to the known Lazarus group's addresses, crypto tracing firm said
Atomic Wallet hacker sends crypto to mixer used by Lazarus Group: Elliptic
6.6.2023
Stolen crypto from Atomic wallets is already on the move to mixers according to Elliptic
Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic Incorporates AI to Speed up Tracking and Risk Detection – Here's the Latest
5.6.2023
UK-based crypto analytics and risk management firm Elliptic has incorporated the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chat bot ChatGPT into its work, with an aim to speed up the tracking of cybercriminals, the firm said in a recent press release....
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Elliptic to Utilize Chatgpt in Intelligence Gathering
4.6.2023
Blockchain analytics company Elliptic said it’s going to use Openai’s Chatgpt to support its intelligence gathering and research. The AI-based language model will allow its experts to speed up and expand the analysis of new risks related to crypto assets. Blockchain Forensics Firm Elliptic...
Elliptic integrates ChatGPT to bolster crypto risk detection
4.6.2023
Crypto risk management firm Elliptic believes that ChatGPT will assist in exposing crypto risks to users that "they can't get anywhere else."
Why Elizabeth Warren Is Wrong About Crypto and the Fentanyl Epidemic
1.6.2023
Institutions seek detailed blockchain analytics for crypto adoption — Elliptic
28.5.2023
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions
Crypto’s Fentanyl Trade Worth Tens of Millions: Security Researchers
24.5.2023
Reports from Chainalysis and Elliptic point to the trade for fentanyl precursors and fentanyl itself being fuelled by crypto
Report: North Korea Affiliated Cybercriminals Stole $721 Milion Worth Crypto Assets From Japan
18.5.2023
Between 2017 and 2022, hacking groups affiliated with North Korea are thought to have stolen crypto assets worth $721 million from Japan alone. According to the findings of a study by Elliptic, hackers were primarily focused on Japan and Vietnam because operators from the two countries had...
Japan leads world in losses from North Korean crypto hacking with 30% of total: Report
15.5.2023
An Elliptic report commissioned by Nikkei says Asian countries account for over 60% of losses to North Korean hacker and ransomware users; lax security played a role
Satoshi’s Math: How Bitcoin’s Use of Mathematical Tools Ensures System Consistency
26.4.2023
Over 14 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled the Bitcoin network to the world, creating the very first triple-entry bookkeeping system known to mankind. This technological wonder, with a current market value of $540 billion, ingeniously integrates encryption and mathematical formulas to fortify...