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Serbian National Arrested and Extradited to the US for His Role in a $70M Crypto Mining Case
9.2.2021
A Serbian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges of defrauding investors out of more than $70 million through a cryptocurrency mining and binary options scam. Antonije Stojilkovic, 32, and six accomplices, who were all arrested between July and October 2020, faces up...
When QAnon Blows Up Your Friend Group
8.2.2021
My ex was the first person to tell me about Q. This was near the end of 2016, and we were in the beginning stages of our relationship. I took it as us having the same, passive interest in conspiracy theories. The kind of interest where you go, “LOL sounds like a Dan Brown novel!” I laughed it...
Discord Scammers Lure Users to Fake Exchange With Promise of Free Bitcoin
4.2.2021
The scammers may be trying to collect a database of crypto users for sale on the dark web, said Kaspersky
Fake Movie Hollywood Trailers Of Anime Adaptations
28.1.2021
YouTuber Fake Eiga FMT has been creating phony trailers of Hollywood live-action versions of popular anime. These trailers are faux harbingers of just how Hollywood could leave its distinctive mark on beloved source material.Read more
[aktualita] Robothon vyhrála aplikace AI.why? na rozpoznávání fake news
25.1.2021
Inovační studentský maraton Robothon, který připomněl sté výročí vzniku slova robot, vyhrála aplikace AI.why? na rozpoznávání fake news. Tématem akce bylo řešení moderních problémů pomocí umělé inteligence. Klání se zúčastnilo 120 studentů českých vysokých škol a 30 mentorů. Vítězné týmy...
Nasdaq-Listed Crypto Firm Sued, Accused of Defrauding Investors With Fake Bitcoin Mining Business
24.1.2021
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining company. The suit cites a report claiming that the business is “completely fraudulent,” with nonexistent bitcoin mining operations. Lawsuit Alleges Crypto Firm’s Bitcoin Mining Business...
OKCoin's Lightning, Grayscale's Fillings, NexTech Sells BTC on Fake News + More
22.1.2021
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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OKCoin said it will integrate the Lightning Network into the OKCoin exchange in Q1 2021. The Lightning Network is a layer 2 protocol...
Mastermind of $147 Million Crypto ‘Scam of Epic Proportions’ Sentenced to 10 Years in US Prison
13.1.2021
The mastermind of what the U.S. Department of Justice calls a scam of “epic proportions” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. His crypto scheme collected over $147 million, duping 72,000 investors. He is also ordered to pay the U.S. Internal Revenue Service more than $1.8 million...
[článek] Walter Pavliš (Cogniware): Poznat deep fake video je snadné, nejhorší je analýza polopravd
13.1.2021
[16 minut čtení] Obchodní ředitel firmy Cogniware Walter Pavliš vysvětluje, jak nový modul systému Insights detekuje dezinformace. Česká firma Cogniware od roku 2014 vyvíjí specializovaný software Insights pro bezpečnostní složky států, který pomáhá při vyšetřování kriminální činnosti. Na konci...
Hackers Are Using Three Fake Crypto-Related Apps to Drain Wallets
7.1.2021
While bitcoin (BTC) prices are increasing, crypto-related scams appear on the scene to take advantage of the situation. In this case, a security firm spotted three malicious crypto apps targeting users to steal their funds. Three Bogus Crypto Trading and Poker Apps Are Infected With Dangerous...
Rapper HiiiKey confirms YouTube channel hack, fake crypto giveaway steals $70K
7.1.2021
An American rapper’s YouTube channel has reportedly been hacked to promote a fake ETH and BTC giveaway live stream that seems to have over 56,000 viewers
Researchers warn 3 apps have been stealing crypto undetected for a year
7.1.2021
Three crypto based apps have concealed a nasty surprise for those that have downloaded them
Telling the truth? How crypto data aggregators fight fake exchange volumes
5.1.2021
Crypto data aggregator websites are stepping up their game to fight fake exchange volumes — but it’s not all smooth sailing
Zlatobýl kanadský aneb invaze spuštěná internetovou fake-news
30.12.2020
Včelaři si nemohou zlatobýl kanadský vynachválit.
Med od včel pasoucích se na zlatobýlu velebí nejrůznější rádoby zdravovědné internetové stránky • Výsledkem je invaze zlatobýlu v mnoha zemích světa a decimace tamější původní flóry a fauny
South African Regulator’s Probe Into Mirror Trading International Unearths Previously Undeclared Losses and Missing Bitcoins
19.12.2020
South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has filed criminal charges with local law enforcement against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the alleged online bitcoin trading scam. The regulator says its decision to press charges follows an investigation into...
Massive Fake Celebrity-Endorsed Bitcoin Investment Campaign Duping Google, Facebook Traced to Moscow
17.12.2020
A massive bitcoin ad scam campaign — which features celebrities and mainly targeted Australians — has been traced. The investigation’s findings point to a “highly organized” global business that relies on five addresses in Moscow’s center. Massive Bitcoin Ad Scam...
After Fake Assange Pardon News, Crypto Fans in Clamor Over Ulbricht Pardon Rumor
16.12.2020
A promotional banner on Times Square, New York City. Source: Twitter/@Free_Ross
As the world enters the very last days of the Donald Trump presidency, the rumor mill is in full swing as Twitter-based commenters and more ask what Trump may have planned – and what spanners he could potentially throw...
Popular Browsers Like Google Fail to Catch Copycat Crypto Sites, Scams Make the Top Results
13.12.2020
As the digital asset economy grows popular and a number of crypto companies become well known, copycat scammers appear in greater numbers. There are a number of websites that are clones of the official web page from companies that provide mining device sales, wallets, full nodes, paper wallet...
Cryptoverse Warns: Protect Your Bitcoin From Fake Ledger Apps
10.12.2020
A number of people on social media sites have been reporting receiving or knowing people who have received phishing emails, pretending to be from France-based major hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger and attempting to steal people's crypto. Some have reportedly lost all bitcoin (BTC) held in their...
Belgian Regulator Warns of Crypto Scammers That Target Male Tinder Users With Fake ICOs
10.12.2020
The Belgian regulator, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), says scammers are employing new techniques which target Tinder and Facebook users. Using what the FSMA terms an “emotional scam,” criminals are targeting male users of the dating app Tinder with promises...