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Malaysian Crypto Miners Were Caught Stealing Electricity From the State
12.8.2020
They thought they had it made, but the Malaysian authorities were one step ahead
Tor Network Compromised by Single Hacker Stealing Users’ Bitcoin: Report
12.8.2020
The unknown hacker is using Tor exit relays to remove encryption on bitcoin mixer services and change wallet addresses from users to their own
Big Travel Firm CWT Pays $4.5 Million Bitcoin Ransom to Hackers
2.8.2020
CWT, one of the biggest travel companies in the U.S., this week paid $4.5 million in bitcoin to hackers who infiltrated the firm’s computer system, stealing sensitive corporate data. It is unclear whether customer information was also compromised. Reuters reported that the bitcoin wallet...
Criminal Extradited from Cyprus for Allegedly Stealing Bitcoin
19.7.2020
DOJ extradites two criminals, one for stealing Bitcoin, from Cyprus
ConsenSys Accused of Stealing Payment Startup’s Code for Rival Service
16.7.2020
BlockCrushr claims investor ConsenSys abused its position of trust to gain access to its source code and create an alternative offering
ConsenSys Accused of Stealing IP From a Startup in Its Own Incubator
16.7.2020
Canadian blockchain upstart BlockCrushr alleges that ConsenSys stole proprietary technology after it participated in ConsenSys’ Tachyon accelerator program
Famous Malaysian Actor Fined for Stealing $50,000 Worth of Crypto From His Producer
9.7.2020
A Malaysian court has fined famous local actor Mas Khan $4,000, or 26 months in jail, for stealing around $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency belonging to his producer, local media reported. Khan appears to have gained access to his boss’ Datuk A.Aida private keys before plundering his wallet...
Illegal Crypto Miner Caught After Stealing More Than $400K of Electricity
9.6.2020
Russian police arrested a 30-year-old crypto miner who they accuse of stealing over $494,000 in electricity from the state power network
22 More Crypto-Stealing Google Chrome Extensions Discovered
8.5.2020
A security researcher discovered another 22 Google Chrome web browser extensions that tried to steal users’ cryptocurrencies
Chinese Kennel Owner Caught Stealing Electricity to Power Underground Bitcoin Mining Farm
29.4.2020
The largest oil field in the People’s Republic of China has been a target for individuals and organizations attempting to mine bitcoins with free electricity. After a bunch of mining farm operators allegedly got caught last summer, a dog kennel owner was recently busted for running cable...
Co-founders of ICO Startup Admit to Stealing Business From Their Own Company
24.4.2020
An ICO startup has sued its co-founders for creating a clone that illegally sold the same products
Google Pulls 49 Cryptocurrency Wallet Browser Extensions Found Stealing Private Keys
15.4.2020
Google has removed 49 cryptocurrency wallet browser extensions after a security researcher discovered they were stealing private keys. These Chrome extensions targeted users of crypto wallets, such as Ledger, Trezor, Jaxx, Electrum, Myetherwallet, Metamask, Exodus, and Keepkey. Also read: Bitcoin...
49 Crypto-Stealing Chrome Extensions Removed from Google's Store
15.4.2020
Google has removed a number of Chrome extensions that were pretending to be crypto wallet apps in order to steal users' cryptoassets.
A total of 49 extensions of Google's popular web browser, Chrome, which is the most popular in the world, have been removed by the tech giant from the Web Store...
Woman Arrested for Stealing $480,000 From Crypto Exchange She Co-Founded
20.3.2020
One of Bitcipher Labs’ co-founders confessed to stealing 63.5 BTC after quitting the exchange
Canadians Get US Jail Time for Stealing 23 Bitcoin in Twitter Scam
18.3.2020
The two scammers used a Twitter account to pose as crypto exchange staff to persuade an Oregon resident to hand over their bitcoin
Ledger Wallet Warns of Fake Google Chrome Extension Stealing Crypto
6.3.2020
Ledger warns users about a fake Chrome extension attempting to steal users’ crypto by asking them to enter their 24-word recovery phrase
Considering Stealing Bitcoin? These Two Suspects Wouldn't Recommend it
23.1.2020
Crypto thieves just got another proof that they're not immune from being caught, as the Japanese police have arrested two men suspected of stealing about JPY 78 million (USD 700,000) in bitcoin (BTC) from an account on CoinExchange, a now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, in October 2018.
The Tokyo...
North Korean Hacker Group Modifies Crypto-Stealing Malware
9.1.2020
The Lazarus hacker group — widely believed to be sponsored by North Korea — is deploying new viruses to steal cryptocurrencies, Kaspersky states
French Businessman Detained for Stealing €1.2 Million in Crypto From His Partners
30.12.2019
An investigation launched on the request of a French startup has led to the indictment of a 37-year-old entrepreneur accused of stealing 182 BTC from the company he cofounded. Embezzlement of money is one the charges brought against him by the public prosecutor’s office in Paris. Also read:...
Developer Flags Big-Money Loophole for Stealing All the ETH in MakerDAO
9.12.2019
An ethereum developer has flagged an attack on MakerDAO that could turn $20 million of MKR into $300 million of ETH