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FBI Warns of Bitcoin Ransomware Linked to $42 Million Extortion
The FBI warns of the Bitcoin ransomware group Akira, responsible for attacks on over 250 companies and extorting $42 million as of January 2024. The post FBI Warns of Bitcoin Ransomware Linked to $42 Million Extortion appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-20 19:00 | |
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Former Ethereum advisor sues U.S. for $9.6b over dropped extortion charges
Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking $9.6 billion. дальше »
2024-4-10 18:21 | |
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Binance clients targeted in $27M theft and unsuccessful $13M extortion attempt
Two multi-million dollar thefts against Binance clients, one successful and one only briefly successful, were identified over the weekend. On-chain analyst ZachXBT reported on Nov. 11 that an attacker stole $27 million of Tether (USDT) one day earlier. дальше »
2023-11-14 01:30 | |
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US, UK Sanction Ransomware Group Behind $833 Million Crypto Extortion
The collaborative efforts of the U. K. HM Treasury Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and the U. S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have achieved another breakthrough in the battle against cybercrime. дальше »
2023-9-8 17:03 | |
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Creditors request BlockFi’s dissolution, accuse CEO of fraud and extortion
Creditors of failed cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFi are seeking liquidation of the firm's assets, citing allegations of fraud and misconduct against the company and its CEO, Zac Prince. дальше »
2023-6-28 20:49 | |
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‘End the Extortion:’ BlockFi Creditors File to Liquidate Estate
Creditors accuse CEO Zac Prince of defrauding customers and the company of “mischief” in delaying a wind-up. дальше »
2023-6-28 10:53 | |
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U.S. Prosecutors Drop Extortion Charges Against Early Adviser to Ethereum Network
Criminal extortion charges against Steven Nerayoff, an early adviser to the Ethereum network, were dismissed by a New York judge on May 5, ending a three-and-a-half year legal battle that included explosive allegations he made against U.S. investigators. дальше »
2023-5-16 22:14 | |
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Ransomware Gangs Now Hustling Triple Extortions, Study Finds
Ransomware attackers have developed in sophistication, both in their firms-like operations and the levels of extortion they are perpetrating, according to a recent study. The post Ransomware Gangs Now Hustling Triple Extortions, Study Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-8-25 00:00 | |
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Mark Arguinbaev Responds to Huh Token’s Extortion Allegations
After exposing Huh token for being a scam, it was recently brought to my attention that the team behind the token launched a series of false accusations against me. This article will serve as not only my response to the allegations, but also as firm proof that Huh token is a complete scam. дальше »
2021-11-25 07:39 | |
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Colonial Pipeline Capitulates to $5 Million Ransomware Demand: Report
Emerging reports have revealed that the cybercriminals that attacked the US fuel pipeline, Colonial Pipeline Co, were paid $5 million in cryptocurrency. According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the situation confirmed the extortion fee was paid to enable them to resume fuel shipments. дальше »
2021-5-15 19:20 | |
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Pakistan: Arrests made in Bitcoin extortion case
The world of finance has never been able to protect itself from the fraudulent activities going around in the world. The cryptocurrency market, which itself is a growing space has also had its fair shThe post Pakistan: Arrests made in Bitcoin extortion case appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-3-7 14:00 | |
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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Says It Is a Victim of a 500 BTC Ransom Demand Infoleak Threat
Just days after the conclusion of its long-running feud with the Office of the Attorney General of New York, Tether says it is now a victim of an extortion attempt. According to the stablecoin issuer, the blackmailers are threatening to release documents they claim “will harm the bitcoin ecosystem” if their demand for the payment […] дальше »
2021-3-2 15:15 | |
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Tether (USDT) receives an extortion threat of 500 Bitcoin (BTC)
The issuer of the USDT stablecoin Tether revealed it received a ransom note asking the company to $22 million worth of Bitcoin (500 BTC) or risk critical exposure. According to Tether, the threat actors claim they have implicating documents that could “harm the bitcoin ecosystem. дальше »
2021-3-1 12:59 | |
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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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European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation Fund
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. дальше »
2021-1-19 13:30 | |
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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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23-Year-Old Sim Swapping Hacker Converts BTC to Music Rights
Coinspeaker 23-Year-Old Sim Swapping Hacker Converts BTC to Music RightsA federal grand jury decided on December 11, 2019, that Anthony Francis Faulk, a 23-year-old hacker is guilty of extortion and wire fraud. дальше »
2019-12-21 12:23 | |
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Alleged Hacker Extradited to Face US Charges Over Corporate Extortion Racket
British authorities have extradited an alleged hacking collective member to the United States where he will face charges
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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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Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur Charged with $8.75 Million Extortion
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur has been charged with extorting an unnamed, Seattle-based digital asset startup. Steven Nerayoff stands accused of threatening to “wreck the company” should the firm not meet his demands of more than $8 million. дальше »
2019-9-21 01:00 | |
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StormX was the company allegedly extorted by Alchemist CEO Steven Nerayoff
Alchemist CEO Steven Nerayoff allegedly extorted an unrevealed Seattle company for over $10 million in Ethereum. Only one company fits the bill—StormX. Old-fashioned extortion Steven Nerayoff, CEO of Alchemist, LLC blockchain consultancy, was charged with extortion. дальше »
2019-9-19 22:40 | |
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Former tZero and Casper Labs Advisor Arrested by FBI Over a $13 million USD Extortion Charge
Two crypto ICO advisors face up to 20 years imprisonment if found guilty of extortion of $13 million USD from a crypto startup. In a new development, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested two fintech entrepreneurs over counts of extortion of an Ethereum (ETH) based crypto startup. The two, Steven Nerayoff and Michael Hlady, […] дальше »
2019-9-19 18:30 | |
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Ethereum ‘ICO architect’ arrested over alleged $12M cryptocurrency extortion
Two individuals in the US, including a former advisor to various blockchain projects including Ethereum, have been arrested for their alleged role in a series of multi-million dollar cryptocurrency extortion. дальше »
2019-9-19 13:57 | |
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