2021-4-22 12:47 |
They are platforms where users share their personal information and deposit cryptocurrencies in droves. This means catnip for hackers and scammers, so, stop a bit before you blindly trust that page you just found. origin »
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Social media platforms have become prime targets for both hackers and scammers. Hackers use technical skills to gain unauthorized access to accounts, while scammers employ [...]
2025-8-22 12:17 | |
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As the rapidly growing NFT market continues to attract waves of attention, hackers and scammers see a new frontier in the industry. Historically, imposters have been attempting to exploit the crypto industry using any security loophole or scamming tool they could get their hands on.
2021-9-5 15:40 | |
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"Bitcoin Message. Epic Hack Homie. Not Your Keys Not Your Coins." Take one more privacy lesson from KuCoin scammers
2020-9-29 15:32 | |
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YouTube took down Jon Prosser’s channel with 262K subscribers after hackers used it to promote a free Bitcoin giveaway scam.
2020-8-7 08:13 | |
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Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020.
2020-7-25 11:33 | |
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Cryptocurrency related scams have taken a total of $381 million from victims so far this year. This figure makes crypto scams the largest category of cryptocurrency-related crimes so far in 2020.
2020-7-24 11:33 | |
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Hackers were allegedly able to hijack some VIP Twitter accounts by bribing one of the company's employees
2020-7-16 09:16 | |
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Hackers take over the Twitter accounts of Binance, Coinbase and a prominent BitMEX trader
2020-7-16 22:39 | |
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Google has been battling scammers and hackers targetting people via email and app exploits for years. Earlier last week Google had to remove 49 malicious Chrome extensions that contained cryptocurrency-data stealing malware.
2020-4-21 04:10 | |
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The coronavirus pandemic has rendered millions jobless, while others have been forced to work from home to limit the spread of the virus. However, this mandate also presents an opportunity for hackers who are looking to profit from other peoples’ hard work.
2020-4-12 08:15 | |
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Are you protecting your horde of crypto? Do you know how to keep yourself safe online from hackers, scammers and fraudsters? Read to find out. One of the biggest benefits of cryptocurrency can also be seen as its biggest weakness.
2020-2-22 13:24 | |
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The cryptocurrency market is has a wild west atmosphere, rife with hackers, cybercriminals, and scammers galore. The developer of a new altcoin project called HEX – accused of being a widespread scam – has now left the project and is sharing his thoughts about why he made the decision for a departure.
2019-12-20 21:00 | |
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The crypto market is a volatile market, and the emerging class of digital assets can both make millionaires overnight and completely wipe out one’s wealth in days. It’s also a wild west environment, rife with scammers, hackers, and more at every turn.
2019-10-26 00:00 | |
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Anthony Tyler Nashatka and Elliot Gunton have been charged by the Northern District of California attorney’s office. They have been found guilty of hacking the EtherDelta back in December 2017. The EtherDelta is an exchange platform for cryptocurrency that is based on the Ethereum blockchain.
2019-9-23 17:54 | |
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Security experts and researchers have recently identified an ongoing trend of illicit and lucrative transactions involving BTC to cash transactions. The security experts provided a glimpse into what is taking place in the dark web after analyzing dozens of transactions posted and executed in various forums and marketplaces. The financial scammers are alleged to be […]
2019-9-14 17:28 | |
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A large scale dusting attack has been suffered by Litecoin users, reported Binance on August 10. A dusting attack is a new kind of malicious activity where scammers and hackers try and break the privacy of the cryptocurrency users by sending tiny amounts of coins to their personal wallets. Attackers track down the transaction activity […]
2019-8-10 20:23 | |
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Android Phishing Malware Impersonated Turkish Crypto Exchange Hackers and scammers are getting more dangerous every day. According to ESET, the cybersecurity company behind NOD32, a new kind of malware that is based on Android uses Google’s SMS permissions in order to overcome two-factor authentication (2FA).
2019-6-18 00:50 | |
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Major economies of the world are looking forward to meeting in Japan next month and finding a middle ground on the long-running issue of cryptocurrency and crypto-exchanges. The world of cryptocurrency has often been a target for hackers, scammers, money launderers and Ponzi schemes, which is why many governments are prepared to take regulatory steps […] The post G20 Summit in June may introduce a registry for the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-5-31 13:00 | |
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By CCN: Hackers, many in their teens, have drained the accounts of more than 50 Californian victims in a $35 million SIM swap heist. Officials estimate that in total, $50 million has been stolen in related attacks around the US since the beginning of 2018.
2019-5-23 15:59 | |
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The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, was attacked on May 7, and hackers stole 7,000 Bitcoins [BTC] worth $40 million. The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Changpeng Zhao or CZ, proactively took care of the situation and shut deposits and withdrawals on the exchange, which were later resumed on May 16.
2019-5-17 16:30 | |
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Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts.
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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Bitcoin sextortion scams are so 2018, right? Well, there are some hackers out there that would beg to differ. It appears that residents of Norton, a small town in Kansas, US, are being targeted by scammers threatening to release sensitive material unless the victims pay a Bitcoin ransom.
2019-4-23 11:53 | |
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Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018.
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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Cryptocurrency has been largely restricted within the borders of India, which would essentially keep investors and scammers from pursuing these endeavors, right? No, not really. In fact, if anything, the hackers and scammers that enter the region must enjoy the challenge, because it hasn’t stopped them from their criminal activities. This point is only supported […]
2019-2-27 23:35 | |
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Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration.
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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Over the past two years, hackers have made away with over $300,000 worth of Bitcoin by sending blackmail emails to individual investors. Because the threats involve porn, the scam is known as ‘Sextortion’.
2019-2-24 20:06 | |
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The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there.
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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Hackers seem to always find a way to trick consumers, but the use of false websites and networked computers make it possible for them infiltrate for mining profits. In a new hacking situation, scammers have programmed illegitimate BBC News websites to perform mining for Bitcoin rewards. This scam was found by researchers at the first […]
2019-1-17 00:27 | |
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Latest EOS News While there are numerous opportunities to profit, we cannot really hide our heads in the sands. Blockchain and web 3. 0 is proving to be a breeding ground for hackers and scammers.
2019-1-15 16:00 | |
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A report from The Indian Express, published on January 14, 2019, states that the Twitter handle of Cricket South Africa (CSA) fell victim to hackers who were selling fake bitcoin lottery tickets. However, the account has now been retrieved and all the erroneous Tweets deleted.
2019-1-14 18:01 | |
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Scammers took over the account of a Belgian non-profit, transforming it into a “Coinbase promotion account” and posting a scam BTC giveaway
2019-1-10 05:00 | |
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Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker.
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
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It appears hackers were able to seize control of the email address of cryptocurrency exchange desk Uphold – and blast its users with a link to a Bitcoin giveaway scam. Scammers sent links to a phishing campaign, designed to dupe naive investors out of their coins.
2018-11-22 16:41 | |
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Twitter has been a hotbed for fraudulent activity in the last few weeks. Scammers have been getting into verified accounts, posting as some kind of giveaway for Bitcoin. Those hackers seem to be careful to not get caught, leaving different Bitcoin awards available with each one. Google and Target were some of the most recent […]
2018-11-15 23:20 | |
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Pay Up Or Be Exposed! – A Classic Bitcoin Scam On Paradise Valley Residents Scammers and hackers are taking a liking towards Bitcoin. To this end, there are hundreds of scams based on Bitcoin. One of the most common is the threat of exposure.
2018-11-15 02:05 | |
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In what is becoming an emerging trend, Twitter accounts of popular brands are being hacked in an attempt to scam unsuspecting users out of their cryptocurrencies. Target and Google are two high profile targets that have seen their accounts taken over by hackers who, in turn, have used them to scam followers by advertising fraudulent crypto giveaways.
2018-11-15 23:40 | |
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Scammers seem to find any possible outlet to steal the cryptocurrency of investors. Twitter has been the biggest opportunity for these frauds to get through, but Australia has found that the hackers are finding a new method of tricking consumers – Bitcoin ATMs.
2018-11-14 22:13 | |
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A recent hack involving the Twitter of retailer Target has wise investors doubling down on too-good-to-be-true offers. Target Becomes the Target The cryptocurrency community is no stranger to hacks and scams and most hodlers are wise enough to steer clear of too-good-to-be-true ICOs and The Real Real Elon Musk #GivingAwayFreeETH Twitter scams.
2018-11-14 08:00 | |
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The official, verified Twitter account of a leading U. S. retailer has been compromised by hackers, who are leveraging the account to steal cryptocurrencies from investors in an apparent giveaway scam.
2018-11-14 03:00 | |
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Twitter cryptocurrency scammers have claimed their largest prey ever: hackers briefly hijacked the official account of American retail behemoth Target to push malicious Bitcoin giveaway links to its almost two million followers.
2018-11-13 14:30 | |
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Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […]
2018-11-7 01:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers have impersonated Tesla CEO Elon Musk, by hacking and compromising several verified Twitter accounts on November 5, 2018. According to Business Insider, while Twitter has previously attempted to stop impersonation scams, the hackers have managed to promote their tweets and capitalize on the cryptocurrency frenzy.
2018-11-7 19:00 | |
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The cryptocurrency market is going through a rough patch, but this isn’t stopping scammers from duping people out of their funds. Hackers took over the official Twitter account of India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to promote blatant Bitcoin giveaway scams – a trend that’s been plaguing social media for months now.
2018-11-6 12:47 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers have gotten extra creative and are now hiding mining malware in legitimate updates of Adobe Flash Player. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks discovered a fake Flash updater which has been doing the rounds since early August.
2018-10-12 12:52 | |
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Those pesky Tesla-themed cryptocurrency scammers are back! Hackers have assumed the Twitterdentity of Elon Musk yet again, and are even paying Twitter to help swindle Bitcoin from unsuspecting users.
2018-10-11 18:31 | |
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The popular video game has become the target of Russian hackers looking to scam players out of their BTC.
2018-10-6 19:57 | |
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A new season of Fortnite is upon is, and with it a busload of new scams. This time, internet baddies are intent on stealing the Bitcoin (and data) of Fortnite players. Computer security firm Malwarebytes conducted an investigation into the Fortnite ecosystem.
2018-10-4 14:38 | |
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In the wild west of cryptocurrency, lack of regulatory presence and anonymity synergize to create an environment ripe for scammers and fraud. As such, it is up to the community to protect itself and work to eliminate these malicious actors.
2018-9-22 06:31 | |
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Cryptocurrency users are under constant threat from hackers and scammers looking to steal their digital wealth. Even though some incidents are difficult to avoid, it would appear the major security risks still remain in place after many years.
2018-9-3 21:00 | |
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The creator of AriseCoin was handed a five-year sentence and hit with $4 million in fines for his part in the scheme. The post CEO of AriseCoin Given Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto.
The mastermind behind a $25 million cryptocurrency debit card scheme has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison, in addition to three years of supervised release. The authorities have also seized his cryptocurrency.
The Belgium financial regulatory body recently added fourteen (14) fraudulent cryptocurrency websites. The agency, however, states that the list does not cover all illegal sites operating in the country.
On August 9, Bangkok police arrested Thai actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit, 27, in Chatuchak district for engaging in a money-laundering scheme worth approximately 797 million Baht, about 24 million US Dollars.