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North Korean Hackers Have Stolen Over $1.7 Billion Of Crypto From Exchanges, And Here’s What They Are Doing With It
North Korea is reportedly harboring over $1. 7 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from crypto exchanges over the course of five years and has been conspiring with money-laundering criminals to launch cybercrimes around the world. дальше »
2021-12-30 23:48 | |
UAE Authorities Announce New Stringent Measures Against Crypto Scammers
Under stringent new UAE regulations designed to safeguard the public from financial fraud, cyber criminals who promote cryptocurrency frauds online face up to five years in prison and fines of up to $272 million. дальше »
2021-12-28 01:04 | |
Reclaim anonymity with AirCash while trading crypto
Back in the early days of the cryptocurrency industry, digital coins allowed traders to trade anonymously. This is the sole reason why Bitcoin became a go-to solution for hackers and criminals — a pThe post Reclaim anonymity with AirCash while trading crypto appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-24 09:45 | |
Bitcoin Can Destabilize Nations, Says Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton has made no bones about where she stands on the crypto spectrum, coming out swinging against bitcoin’s potential to be used by criminals, which is substantiated to a degree by a report released by Chainalysis on ransomware attacks in North America. дальше »
2021-11-22 20:01 | |
Teen Arrested For Stealing Crypto Worth $36 Million In Canada’s Biggest Crypto Theft
A teenager has been arrested by the Canadian police for reportedly stealing CA$46 million, or $36 million, in crypto from one investor from the United States. Sim Swapper Teen Purchased Rare Username In Online Games With Stolen Crypto Sim hijacking has proven to be a lucrative way for criminals to steal crypto worth millions of […] дальше »
2021-11-18 15:48 | |
Cryptocurrencies Are “Providing Another Means Of Payment,” for Criminals and Scammers: BoE Governor
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey again sounded his concerns on the rise of crypto assets aiding illegal activity. According to him, the rise of crypto is giving criminals and scammers “another means of payment. дальше »
2021-11-9 16:38 | |
$1.4 million lost in a recent Bitcoin related scam
Cryptocurrency trading has increased worldwide to a significant level. So has the level of crypto-related crime. Reports of crypto-related fraud and scams being run by criminals have been reported toThe post $1. дальше »
2021-10-14 22:00 | |
Cryptocurrency and credit card fraud: Q&A with n.exchange
n. exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange specializing in fiat on- and off-ramp to make crypto investment user-friendly. Their current campaign to combat credit card fraud in cryptocurrency highlights a significant rise in fraudulent purchase attempts by cyber criminals using stolen card details, most of which was perpetrated from countries in the Western hemisphere. дальше »
2021-10-12 19:39 | |
This Pro-Crypto U.S. Senate Candidate Holds Over $1M In Bitcoin
Blake Masters, a Republican who is hoping to unseat incumbent Arizona Senator Mark Kelly during the 2022 election, is a bitcoin millionaire, according to the latest filed financials. Blake Masters’ Crypto Investments In its early years, bitcoin was dismissed by institutional investors as a worthless digital asset that attracts criminals. дальше »
2021-10-9 21:38 | |
Binance Australia To Shut Down Crypto Futures Trading Amid Regulatory Concerns
As the crypto industry continues to dominate, financial regulators fear criminals will turn to the industry for their illicit activities. This year 2021, has been hot for the crypto industry in terms of regulation. дальше »
2021-9-23 00:00 | |
How The Taxman Snared A Darknet Drug Dealer Using A Bitcoin Honeytrap
In pursuit of tax cheats and criminals hiding in the pseudo-anonymous world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) is known to run sting operations. The review of a search warrant obtained by Forbes detailed one such operation. дальше »
2021-9-3 03:01 | |
Economist Who Said The Internet Would Fail Says Crypto Is For Tax Cheats And Criminals
Paul Krugman, who counts winning the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics among his accolades, slams the crypto industry, saying its only use is for “tax evasion and illegal transactions.” The comments came in reference to a Bloomberg article about the infrastructure bill, which has drawn mounting criticism for various reasons. Including the main gripe for […] дальше »
2021-8-28 03:01 | |
Cyber security pro: Monero is the cryptocurrency of choice for ‘savvier criminals’
Monero XMR/USD is a cryptocurrency token that gives fraudsters more freedom from the tracking mechanisms and tools integrated by the BTC blockchain. Monero has been dubbed the “privacy token” and is gaining attention among more sophisticated cyber criminals, Rick Holland, chief information security officer at cyber threat intelligence company Digital Shadows, told CNBC in an […] The post Cyber security pro: Monero is the cryptocurrency of choice for ‘savvier criminals’ appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2021-6-15 18:05 | |
UK Police Lobbying for New Laws Allowing Them to Freeze Cryptocurrencies
UK police are lobbying the government to change the laws to allow them to freeze cryptocurrencies. Scotland Yard detectives say currently account-freezing orders do not apply to cryptocurrency wallets, making it difficult for the police to stop criminals from transferring funds. дальше »
2021-6-13 18:00 | |
“Netherlands Must Ban Bitcoin Now,” says Director for Economic Analysis
Pieter Hasekamp is calling for a complete ban on crypto — mining, trading, and holding because they are only good at privacy which is used by criminals, while government money works just fine with “hardly any currency devaluation. дальше »
2021-6-12 19:53 | |
Dutch official calls for complete ban on Bitcoin
The Netherlands must ban the mining, trading and holding of Bitcoin because it doesn’t meet any of the three functions of money and is handy for criminals, one Dutch official argued. дальше »
2021-6-11 13:52 | |
Cryptocurrencies Are Not A “Good Investment,” says US Senator Elizabeth Warren
"Cryptocurrency has created opportunities to scam investors, assist criminals, and worsen the climate crisis," is what else she thinks of crypto as she called for regulating the sector. The post Cryptocurrencies Are Not A “Good Investment,” says US Senator Elizabeth Warren first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-10 15:53 | |
US officials seized $2.3m in crypto collected in a recent ransomware attack
The crypto industry has always had unfortunate ties to online criminals. In the early days of the crypto industry, criminals made up a large part of crypto users. However, the benefits of cryptocurrencies continue to inspire hackers to demand crypto payments to this day, particularly in ransomware attacks, such as the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. дальше »
2021-6-9 14:56 | |
Хакеры DarkSide задолжали биткоины своим партнерам
Несколько хакеров, аффилированных с группировкой вымогателей из DarkSide, не получили выплаты за проведение атак. Об этом сообщил исследователь вредоносного ПО 3xp0rt. Criminals are still submitting claims to DarkSide Ransomware. дальше »
2021-5-21 13:40 | |
Binance Smart Chain's Pancake Bunny drained of $200M after flash loan exploit
A Chainalysis report a few months ago had claimed that emerging trends are only likely to "make DeFi more attractive to criminals." In light of the latest incident to make waves in the crypto-space, iThe post Binance Smart Chain's Pancake Bunny drained of $200M after flash loan exploit appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-20 10:55 | |
This Is What Happens When Cyber Criminals Use Bitcoin: The DarkSide Saga
A point of contention non-coiners have regarding Bitcoin is its alleged use by cybercriminals. People use the leading cryptocurrency for nefarious purposes, that’s a fact. However, so is every other form of money known to man used. дальше »
2021-5-19 15:01 | |
Former CIA Director: Bitcoin is “Too Transparent” for Criminals to Launder Money With
Michael Morell, the former acting CIA Director, is confirming what the crypto community has held for years. In a report, he said money launderers and other criminals don’t use the Bitcoin network because transactions are too open and public. дальше »
2021-4-14 09:00 | |
Armed Criminals Who Posed as Bitcoin Buyers Stole Over $5K From a 26-Year-Old Man in Argentina
In-person crypto robberies are becoming a global issue lately for the authorities, and this time, Argentina is the place of the latest case reported. In Mendoza, an unnamed man was assaulted by two criminals who posed as bitcoin buyers. дальше »
2021-3-24 09:30 | |
Turkish Police Dismantle Massive Chinese Crypto Scam That Held 101 Hostages
A massive police operation took place in Istanbul, Turkey, against a Chinese gang’s crypto scam. Authorities found that criminals kidnapped 101 people and forced them to run scam operations. Scammers Tricked Hostages by Promising Them Work in a Legit ‘Crypto Investment Consultancy’ According to Demirören Haber Ajansı, Istanbul police cracked down a fake “crypto investment […] дальше »
2021-3-17 18:00 | |
Analysts at Russian government call for crypto exchangers ban
The analytical center under the Government of Russia studied the work of cryptocurrency exchangers and came to the conclusion that their services are mainly used by scammers and criminals. Analysts call for the blockage of the web pages of P2P exchanges in Russia. дальше »
2021-3-7 13:40 | |
Cyber Criminals Are Now Hiding Their Stolen Cryptos 13x Faster, Says Report
A new report unveiled a growing trend of efforts from cybercriminals hiding their stolen cryptocurrencies through different transaction flows. Crystal Blockchain pointed out that since 2019, the volume of stolen bitcoin grew significantly. дальше »
2021-2-27 16:30 | |
2021 will see DeFi emerge to be 'more attractive to criminals:' Chainalysis
The cryptocurrency market has seen a host of notorious people trying to scam users, especially during a market-wide bull run. Now, while there has been a rise in such illicit activities, a new stream The post 2021 will see DeFi emerge to be 'more attractive to criminals:' Chainalysis appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-2-20 23:30 | |
Fighting money laundering in crypto, explained
Criminals often presume that blockchain transactions are anonymous, but it is possible to untangle and uncover fund flows using analytics tools. дальше »
2021-2-16 17:35 | |
Wisconsin Woman Arrested For An Alleged murder-for-hire Plot Paid For With Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the preferred currency for drug smugglers, thieves, and criminals. The fact is, the benchmark cryptocurrency is 100% untraceable by anyone in every way imaginable. And because of this, people planning crimes use it all the time. дальше »
2021-2-10 20:07 | |
Stop The Bitcoin FUD: Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Falling
Despite the “bitcoin is for criminals” narrative, the proportion of criminal cryptocurrency transactions was less than 1 percent in 2020. The post Stop The Bitcoin FUD: Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Falling appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-1-21 20:16 | |
Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto
What is a dirty bitcoin? A coin is considered “dirty” if it’s been involved in any illicit activity such as: Crypto crimes like wallet or exchange hacks; Money laundering, which includes criminals trying to hide the proceeds of their illegal activities by converting them into crypto (spoiler: it doesn’t work); Scams such as fraudulent schemes … Continued The post Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-1-15 17:18 | |
Bitcoin Wallet Maker Ledger Woes Worsen With Rogue Shopify Data Theft
Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Ledger has recently put a spotlight on personal financial security after hackers leaked the details of thousands of customers online. Those who sought to protect themselves from criminals instead were pushed into the line of fire. дальше »
2021-1-13 18:30 | |
Update: Efforts to Protect Your Data and Prosecute The Scammers
While the security of Ledger products is unparalleled – Ledger Nano products are the only hardware wallets independently certified on the market – and remains uncompromised, criminals are attacking Ledger customers with phishing attempts using different attack types. дальше »
2021-1-15 17:15 | |
Bitcoin being 'favorite' of criminals: Gauging impact of guilt by association
2020 has been a monumental year for the cryptocurrency market. For the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, the year saw drastic dips in price as well as a new ATH set during the December 2020 bulThe post Bitcoin being 'favorite' of criminals: Gauging impact of guilt by association appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-12-31 21:30 | |
Elliptic Report: Crypto Criminals Turn to Privacy Wallets to Launder Bitcoin
Privacy has been one of the hot buttons in the crypto space. In a new report, leading blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reviews the industry's illegal activity levels this year. On Wednesday, the firm released a study showing that criminals are now laundering Bitcoin using private wallets like Wasabi. дальше »
2020-12-11 01:03 | |