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DDoS Attackers Return With Massive Extortion Campaigns in the Wake of Bitcoin Prices Surging
Threat actors have been finding opportunities in bitcoin’s bullish trend to increase their extortion campaigns. Hackers are actively threatening companies with DDoS attacks unless they pay for bitcoin ransoms. дальше »
2021-1-25 20:30 | |
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Indian Police Bust International Bitcoin Extortion Rackets, 96 Arrested
Ninety-six people have reportedly been arrested in India for allegedly extorting bitcoin from foreigners. They set up illegal call centers, posed as police officers, and told the victims that their bank accounts had been used in illegal transactions. дальше »
2020-12-24 15:30 | |
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BTC-e Exchange Operator’s Trail for Bitcoin Fraud Begins in Paris
The four-day trial of Alexander Vinnik, 41, alleged to have used ransomware in a $157 million (135 million euros) bitcoin fraud that involved 200 victims, began in Paris on Monday. The Russian man who is wanted both in the US and Russia faces up to ten years in prison over charges of extortion, money laundering, […] The post BTC-e Exchange Operator’s Trail for Bitcoin Fraud Begins in Paris first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-10-21 21:01 | |
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Blockchain Bites: What Rising Inflation Could Mean for Bitcoin and the US Dollar
Bitcoin is a tool to avoid police extortion in Nigeria, centralized social media is being censored amid Thai protests and what Powell's address means for bitcoin. дальше »
2020-8-27 18:42 | |
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Venezuela Seizes 315 Bitcoin Mining Rigs: Miners Discuss Illegal Confiscation, Police Extortion
The Venezuelan military has seized 315 Bitmain Antminer S9 bitcoin mining rigs it claims are not properly registered to operate in the country. Although cryptocurrency mining is legal in Venezuela, miners say they have been unfairly treated, citing illegal seizures of mining equipment and police extortion. дальше »
2020-7-11 00:30 | |
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The Most Reliable Bitcoin Mixer BitMix.Biz – Your Fast Crypto Security in 2020
The one who called himself Satoshi Nakomoto, created cryptocurrency so that anyone can keep their financial life untouchable and protected from the interference of others. However, requirements of customer disclosure put these principles at risk and ordinary users under threat of theft, extortion, and even kidnapping by bandits. дальше »
2020-6-1 14:00 | |
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FBI Report: Bitcoin Ransom Payments Total $144M
Ransomware attacks and similar extortion schemes took in an estimated $144 million in the course of 7 years. FBI estimates show most of the ransoms were paid in Bitcoin (BTC) and went straight to mixers or exchanges. дальше »
2020-2-27 19:00 | |
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Websites Running Google Adsense Are Targeted In Email Extortion, Demanding Bitcoin
There’s a new extortion scam that targets Google AdSense serving websites and demands Bitcoin (BTC) in exchange for the prevention of an attack. This attack, according to the extortionist, would lead to the AdSense account of targeted users to be suspended or banned. дальше »
2020-2-18 00:44 | |
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Corrupt CBI Officer Booked for Extorting Vigilante Bitcoiner
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly booked its own officer in an extortion case involving bitcoin. The target was a man who previously fell victim to the Bitconnect scam and allegedly resorted to extreme measures to recoup his money. дальше »
2019-11-10 12:30 | |
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Corrupt CBI Inspector Booked for Extorting Vigilante Bitcoiner
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly booked its own officer in an extortion case involving bitcoin. The target was a man who previously fell victim to the Bitconnect scam and allegedly resorted to extreme measures to recoup his money. дальше »
2019-11-10 12:30 | |
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Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Charges Own Officer for Blackmailing Bitcoin Businessman for $700,000
As per a report in India Today, the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating one of its own officers in an extortion case. The officer under investigation was identified as Sunil Nair, who was found to be blackmailing local real-estate businessman named Shailesh Bhatt for INR 5 crore (equivalent to $700,000) for his […] дальше »
2019-11-9 19:55 | |
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Bagel-loving 84-year-old lady foils sextortionists’ $1,400 Bitcoin con
An 84-year-old woman in the US has been targeted by Bitcoin sextortionists after she signed up to Panera, a well-known restaurant brand in the US, to get a free bagel for her birthday. Arlene Kaganove told NBC 5 she had applied for a “MyPanera” reward card to get a free everything bagel on her next birthday. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:52 | |
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U.S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Libra Pose National Security Threat
Coinspeaker U. S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Libra Pose National Security ThreatThe Treasury Department has concerns that Libra, as well as Bitcoin, could be misused by terrorist financiers and money launders, to carry out illicit activities ranging from cybercrime to tax evasion, extortion, and ransomware. дальше »
2019-7-16 11:36 | |
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$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
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Baltimore City’s Government System’s Bitcoin Ransomware Extortion Attack Enters 8th Day
Over a week after a cyberattack halted Baltimore’s computer networks, city officials declared Wednesday they can’t prognosticate when its overall system will be up and running and continued to give only the broadest outlines of the problem. дальше »
2019-5-16 20:22 | |
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Baltimore Ransomware Siege Enters Second Week of Bitcoin Extortion Attack
By CCN: Most of the Baltimore City’s government systems have been locked down since May 7th as a result of the “Robbinhood” ransomware attack. The successful crypto locking has forced the city to go “manual” in most aspects of its daily business and has affected several areas of life. дальше »
2019-5-16 08:27 | |
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The GitHub extortion victims are outsmarting their Bitcoin scammers
Blackmailers have been wiping GitHub repositories and withholding code to extort Bitcoin from their victims. Over 390 respos have been affected, but so far, the attackers haven’t made enough to even buy a coffee. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:29 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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Sextortionists Falsely Claim, Pose to be the CIA, Demanding Bitcoin Under Threat Of Prosecution
Phishing scams have always plagued the crypto ecosystem. 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. дальше »
2019-4-9 20:47 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange WEX/BTC-e tied to Bitcoin ransomware hackers, report
Big four accountancy group PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has issued a special bulletin connecting the Iranian nationals behind notorious SamSam ransomware and the incredibly infamous cryptocurrency exchange WEX (formerly BTC-e). дальше »
2019-3-4 20:20 | |
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Coinomi Addresses Spellcheck Vulnerability, Accuses Victim of Bitcoin Extortion
CCN earlier reported that Coinomi wallet had a confirmed bug that allowed Google to view the details of a user’s seed phrase. The seed phrase generates a wallet. Coinomi uses a 24-word phrase. It enables a user to regenerate their wallet on any platform, and maintain a simultaneous wallet on their phone and on their desktop. дальше »
2019-2-28 10:48 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Teen gets 10 years for Bitcoin extortion bomb threats
If you’re a big-time hodler you may have had your eyes glued to cryptocurrency prices over the weekend. If you did, here’s a helpful list of the top news from the industry from over the weekend that you might have missed – and we don’t mention Bitcoin’s price, not even once. дальше »
2018-11-26 12:32 | |
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Crypto Criminals Threaten To Explode Amsterdam Businesses Unless They Pay With Bitcoin
Criminals Threaten To Explode Amsterdam Businesses Unless They Pay With Bitcoin (BTC) A very curious case involving Bitcoin has happened recently. Business owners in Amsterdam are reporting that criminals are threatening them with bombings and acts of terror unless they pay an extortion fee in Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-3 02:41 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Gets Delisted By Bittrex Crypto Exchange Due To $18 Million Hack
Bittrex Exchange Removes Bitcoin Gold From Their Exchange Among cryptocurrency startup companies, the risk of theft, extortion, or major attack is very significant. The cryptocurrency community has always been especially susceptible to crime, because of the prevalence of technology-minded hackers in the markets, as well as the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general. For these […] дальше »
2018-9-4 13:37 | |
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Cheapair Travel Agency Warns Customers About Bitcoin Extortion Scams
Cheapair Warns Customers About Bitcoin Scams The famous travel website CheapAir. com is warning its users about a Bitcoin scams that demand over $10,000 dollars in Bitcoin (BTC). CheapAir is one of the most important websites for users to buy using virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:47 | |
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CheapAir Sends Warning To Customers About Bitcoin Extortion Scam
Popular travel and accommodation website CheapAir. com mentioned in a blog post how they were threatened with a social media smear campaign demanding $10,000 in Bitcoin. CheapAir. com is a well-known website for intrepid travelers, but it’s also achieved notoriety inside of the cryptocurrency world. дальше »
2018-8-29 10:00 | |
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Indian Bitcoin Extortion Case Continues
Two months into the investigation of the Bitcoin extortion in India, the Crime Investigation Department has arrested seven constables from Amreli district in connection with the case. Arrests Made The original complaint was made by Bhatt, a builder based in Surat, who alleged that the Amreli police had kidnapped him and his partner Paladiya, and extorted over Rs 9 crore. дальше »
2018-7-17 10:00 | |
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Ex-BJP MLA Declared an Absconder in Bitcoin Extortion Case
A local sessions court heard the case for cryptocurrency extortion in Surat, India filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID-Crime) on Tuesday. It declared ex-BJP MLA Nalin Kotadiya a fugitive after he failed to appear in court despite repeated summons. дальше »
2018-6-21 20:01 | |
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Former Indian Legislator Declared ‘Offender’ in Alleged Bitcoin Scam Case
In an off crypto market event, Nalin Kotadiya who formerly held positions in the Indian legislative council has been declared a “proclaimed offender” after failing to show up at a court hearing for an alleged involvement in a Bitcoin extortion case. дальше »
2018-6-20 17:42 | |
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India: Former Legislator in Bitcoin Extortion Case Declared Proclaimed Offender
A former Member of the Legislative Assembly has been declared a “proclaimed offender” in Bitcoin extortion case
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