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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...
Paris Prosecutor’s Office Reveals Telegram CEO’s Arrest in Major Cybercrime Probe
26.8.2024
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has disclosed the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained at Le Bourget airport on August 24, 2024. Durov is currently in police custody as part of an extensive judicial investigation. The probe, launched on July 8, 2024, involves multiple serious...
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...
99 Arrested in Philippine Crypto Scam Hub Raid
23.8.2024
Philippine police have arrested 99 individuals during a raid on a suspected scam hub in Parañaque City, uncovering a fraudulent cryptocurrency and romance scheme involving foreign and local workers. The company was unregistered and forced employees into compromising roles. Philippine Police Bust...
Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake
17.8.2024
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and crypto-clipping. The malware was traced back to...
Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets
16.8.2024
According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024
Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets
16.8.2024
According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024
ZachXBT claims 21 North Korea crypto devs are making $500K a month
16.8.2024
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT claims to have found a network of North Korean developers who have been working on dozens of crypto projects
Multiple arrests made in $14.4M Holograph hack investigation
15.8.2024
While the suspects’ names remain undisclosed, the arrests mark a significant step toward justice for the victims of the Holograph hack
Missing 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova has assets frozen by UK court
7.8.2024
The “Cryptoqueen” has not been seen since 2017, as investigative authorities worldwide continue to seek information on her whereabouts
Missing 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova has assets frozen by UK court
7.8.2024
The “Cryptoqueen” has not been seen since 2017, as investigative authorities worldwide continue to seek information on her whereabouts
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
3.8.2024
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District...
Bitfinex hacker Heather Morgan spotted at Bitcoin Conference 2024
29.7.2024
Heather Morgan, aka Razzlekhan, has been spotted in several Bitcoin events, the latest at the Bitcoin Conference 2024
Europol anticipates rise in AI-driven cybercrime: IOCTA 2024
23.7.2024
Europol’s 2024 report highlights AI tools enabling non-technical individuals to conduct sophisticated cybercrimes
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
The Whole World Came To A Halt Thanks To A Single Software Update
19.7.2024
Americans are waking up this morning to discover that the whole internet isn’t working properly. It’s a crisis that has spread around the world, grounding flights, shutting down hospital procedures, and causing worldwide travel chaos, and it seems it’s all because of a single software update...
Investor shares story of falling victim to $100K crypto hack
28.6.2024
“I thought that my heart would stop,” said Matthias Mende as he told Cointelegraph how he felt when he realized he lost $100,000 in crypto assets to a hacker
Vietnamese Hackers Indicted in US for $71M Cybercrime Involving Cryptocurrency
22.6.2024
Four Vietnamese nationals were charged in a U.S. court for a series of cyber intrusions causing over $71 million in losses. The defendants, part of the cybercrime group “FIN9,” allegedly hacked U.S. companies from May 2018 to October 2021, stealing non-public information, employee...
Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center
21.6.2024
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide...