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Binance CEO CZ Reacts After Appearing in Latest YouTube Bitcoin Giveaway Scam
Over the past few weeks, YouTube cryptocurrency giveaway scams have been gaining popularity for their increased fraudulent ads where crypto CEOs and Founders have been impersonated, and their identity used to defraud unsuspecting YouTube viewers of millions of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-7-12 23:38 | |
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Nearly $1.4 Billion have been lost to crimes involving cryptocurrency in 2020, Analytics Firm Reveals
It’s true that the crypto space is awash with criminal masterminds looking to make a buck off the back of unsuspecting victims. Every year, multiple incidents are reported where fraudsters, hackers, and other thieves make away with huge crypto stashes. дальше »
2020-6-3 20:09 | |
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Report Claims That Another “Mega-Sized” Chinese Crypto Ponzi Scheme has Emerged
In 2019 the world was captivated by news of a Chinese-based crypto Ponzi scheme called PlusToken. The ringleaders of this scheme defrauded unsuspecting investors out of billions of dollars’ worth of crypto. дальше »
2020-5-17 21:30 | |
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Here’s the simple reason why the new class-action lawsuit against 11 crypto companies may soon be dismissed
Some of the most prominent crypto companies in existence are now facing a torrent of coordinated class-action lawsuits, which accuse them of issuing and selling unregistered securities to unsuspecting investors. дальше »
2020-4-5 22:03 | |
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US Courts Charge $147M Gemcoin Crypto Scammer On Tax Evasion And Wire Fraud
Gemcoin founder Steve Chen appeared in court and pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges and tax evasion. He and other perpetrators duped some 70,000 unsuspecting individuals out of a cool $147 million to invest in USFIA. дальше »
2020-2-20 20:34 | |
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How to Prevent Crypto Criminals from Milking your Laptop
Cryptojacking is a cybercrime in which websites or devices are hacked with clandestine software for mining crypto. Can it be prevented? How do Hackers ‘Cryptojack’ the Unsuspecting? Cryptojacking activities, like Ransomware deployment, is one of the fastest-growing cybercrimes. дальше »
2020-2-9 18:02 | |
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Hackers Embed Crypto Mining Script in Late Kobe Bryant’s Wallpaper
Cybercriminals are reportedly exploiting the death of former basketball star Kobe Bryant, by preying on the sentiments of unsuspecting victims looking to download images of the late sports legend. Microsoft’s security team recently found a malicious crypto-mining script embedded in the wallpaper of late Kobe Bryant. дальше »
2020-2-1 22:00 | |
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Mighty Ducks Star Brock Pierce Endorses Potential Crypto Ponzi EXW Wallet, Before Deleting Tweet
Crypto scams have in the past become a popular way to rip off unsuspecting investors looking to join the digital currency space. Brock Pierce, one of the crypto market billionaires, was recently accused of giving an endorsement to a probable scam dubbed ‘EXW Wallet’. дальше »
2020-1-9 21:26 | |
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Hackers Take Over Amazon Ring Camera, Demanding 50 Bitcoin Ransom While Setting Off the Alarm
Hackers are becoming more and more bold in their efforts to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting investors. A recent attack in Texas, for example, involved a breach of home security cameras by these extortionists, hacking the system to demand cryptocurrency from a couple. дальше »
2019-12-12 20:09 | |
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Potential Exit Scam by Cloud Token Owner as New Cloud SIM Service Arises in Bait in Switch Tactic
For every legitimate opportunity in the cryptocurrency industry, there are almost the same number of scams, and one of the most common tricks is the exit scam. An exit scam is a plan that allows a “company” to gain as much funding from unsuspecting investors. дальше »
2019-11-1 18:01 | |
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Johannesburg City Infrastructure Locked Down Due to Bitcoin Ransom
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are often requested by hackers after deploying ransomware on unsuspecting user’s computers due to the layer of pseudo-anonymity they provide. The leading crypto asset by market cap is once again at the center of a major ransomware attack that’s left the South African city of Johannesburg in a state of lockdown. дальше »
2019-10-31 00:00 | |
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New Crypto-Jacking Malware ‘Graboid’ Infects Thousands of Computers to Mine Monero (XMR)
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers discovered a new crypto-jacking malware that infected over 2000 victim's computers. The malware infects unsuspecting users’ computers to mine Monero (XMR), a privacy-based cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-10-17 00:37 | |
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Newly Discovered Spyware Uses Telegram Bots to Steal Cryptocurrency from a Number of Wallets
Jupiter Threat Labs recently released a report about a newly discovered commercial spyware called “Masad Clipper and Stealer.” It uses Telegram bots as its command and control (C2) to phish information from Windows and Android users, along with the capability to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims, while dumping more malware on their devices. The report […] дальше »
2019-9-28 00:30 | |
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Fake Kate Winslet BBC Interview Promotes Fraudulent Bitcoin Scam
Hollywood actress Kate Winslet is looking to sue a group of bitcoin scammers who impersonated her to get money from unsuspecting investors. According to a report on September 23, 2019, the schemers alleged that the actress made her fortune through cryptocurrency investments. дальше »
2019-9-23 19:20 | |
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Google purges 24 malware-ridden apps that were downloaded 500,000 times
Android just can’t seem to shake off its malware issues. A new malware campaign targeting Android has been found to engage in ad fraud at least since early June 2019. The findings, disclosed by cybersecurity firm CSIS Security Group, reveal that the malware — called Joker — is designed to surreptitiously sign users up for premium service subscriptions, in addition to stealing the victim’s SMS messages, the contact list, and device information. дальше »
2019-9-10 10:46 | |
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Researchers discover malware that records users’ screens when they watch porn
Researchers from antivirus developer ESET recently discovered a new form of spam-delivered malware that threatens to steal unsuspecting users’ passwords and financial information, and record their screens if they watch pornography. дальше »
2019-8-15 23:19 | |
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Aussie Crypto Scam Nets Nearly AUD $3M from Unsuspecting Investors
Over 100 Australians are estimated to have lost nearly AUD $3 million to a cryptocurrency investment scam based in Gold Coast, Queensland. According to a statement released by Queensland Police, the dozens of Australians, most of whom are senior citizens, lost approximately AUD $2. дальше »
2019-8-9 20:00 | |
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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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Buy Libra Before it Becomes Real! The Scammers Say…
Now that Libra has generated the buzz that we’ve been expecting it to, the scammers have started to come out of the woodworks to do their thing again. Scammers have come out online to create pages, ads and in the most extreme cases videos actually selling Libra. дальше »
2019-7-26 23:01 | |
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Unsuspecting victims were cryptojacked 52.7 million times in the first half of 2019
Criminals made a staggering 52. 7 million cryptojacking hits during the first six months of the year. According to the latest research from SonicWall, cryptojacking activity rose by 9 percent between January and June 2019 when compared to levels seen in the last six months of 2018. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:01 | |
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Fraudsters Impersonate United Kingdom’s FCA in Bitcoin Email Scam
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, has warned crypto enthusiasts of a scam email that has been impersonating it in a bid to lure unsuspecting investors into investing in a fake bitcoin (BTC) investment scheme, reports FT Adviser on July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-24 09:00 | |
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Cybercriminals Impersonate Facebook’s Libra and Calbra Wallet
A research report by Digital Shadows, a data security company has revealed that “cryptothieves” have launched over 100 phony websites to impersonate Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency and Calibra, Libra’s digital wallet, in a bid to defraud gullible and unsuspecting victims reports Independent on July 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin Fraudsters Dupe Thousands of UAE Citizens With Crown Prince Scam
Facebook has taken down a sponsored post scammers shared with hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting users. The fraudsters used the post to attract victims to a fake bitcoin trading platform they marketed with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. дальше »
2019-6-30 10:06 | |
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Review: Penn & Teller’s VR experience is hilarious, magical, and decidedly cruel
Gearbox today launched Penn & Teller VR: Frankly Unfair, Unkind, Unnecessary, & Underhanded. Anyone who remembers the old boxed magician‘s tool-kits from yesteryear (amaze and astound your friends!) will feel right at home with this hilariously cruel VR experience. дальше »
2019-6-28 22:04 | |
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Minerva Trading Bot: Be Mindful with a Possible Telegram Ponzi Bot?
The Minerva Trading bot, which claims to generate 240% return on investment, is simply a Ponzi scheme, out to fleece unsuspecting members. Judging by the content of the website, it is easy to conclude that the program is fake and simply a rip-off. дальше »
2019-5-29 03:06 | |
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As Bitcoin surges, hackers rush to spread cryptocurrency malware on Google Play
An unfortunate consequence of Bitcoin’s price revival in recent weeks is the resurgence of cryptocurrency malware on Google Play. ESET security researchers, have verified that there were at least two apps on Google Play specifically designed to steal users’ coins. дальше »
2019-5-23 13:25 | |
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Crypto Investor Warnings Arise About Bitcoin Billionaire Trading Software Scam
Bitcoin Billionaire has all the features pointing to a scam. The platform is simply an investment scam that is meant to steal money from unsuspecting users. This review will expose everything you need to prove that Bitcoin Billionaire is a swindle. дальше »
2019-5-23 07:19 | |
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OKEx Cryptocurrency Exchange Attracts Impersonators, Warns Customers to Beware of Frauds
With the newfound ubiquity of bitcoin and other cryptoassets, bad actors keep formulating various ways to defraud unsuspecting crypto hodlers. Now OKEx, a highly-reputed Malta-based exchange has warned its users to beware of impersonators, according to a Tweet on May 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-5 23:34 | |
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NYPD Reports Over $2 Million in Bitcoin Stolen by Thieves via Phone Scams Posing as Authorities
Phone scams are on the rise according to officials at the New York Police Department. Thieves have stolen over $2 million posing as false social security officials. Requesting payments are made in BTC, prepaid gift cards and bank wire transfers, they have forced the police to issue warnings to unsuspecting targets. Using trust warranted by […] дальше »
2019-5-4 02:25 | |
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Even With Shutdown Of Coinhive, One Million Crypto-Jacking Attempts Are Thwarted Each Day By Malwarebytes
Even With Shutdown Of Coinhive, One Million Crypto-Jacking Attempts Are Thwarted Each Day By Malwarebytes Crypto-jacking is just another in a long like of options that hackers can use to steal funds and information from unsuspecting entities. дальше »
2019-5-3 23:06 | |
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SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams
Sensing a rise in crypto-related scams and fraudulent investment schemes, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint warning to investors, encouraging them to take a more thorough approach to verifying potential investments in the space. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:43 | |
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Behind the scenes: Electrum hackers steal $4M with Bitcoin phishing attacks
Electrum Bitcoin wallet users have lost 771 BTC (approximately $4 million) since late December 2018, in an ongoing series of targeted phishing attacks. According to research released by Malwarebytes Labs, fraudsters were able to trick unsuspecting users into downloading a malicious version of the wallet by exploiting a weakness in the software. дальше »
2019-4-16 18:02 | |
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Tesla Wreck Hack Blindsides Unsuspecting Model 3 Owners
Your smartphone, your smartwatch, and your laptop are all probably recording your information. Big deal – you knew that already. But what you might not have known is that your Tesla Model 3 is also a veritable gold mine of personal information. дальше »
2019-3-31 22:00 | |
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New Android malware targets 32 cryptocurrency apps and 100 international banks
A brand-new generation of Trojan horse malware for Android phones has been revealed, tailored specifically towards stealing fiat and digital assets from customers of top international banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-28 12:59 | |
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Japan court lets Monero cryptojacker walk away free
A Japanese web designer has been given the right to walk, despite “borrowing” the computing power of unsuspecting users to mine cryptocurrency. The 31-year-old web designer appeared in court today and was acquitted of stealing his user’s computing resources with a Monero mining script called Coinhive, local news outlet The Mainichi reports. дальше »
2019-3-27 16:52 | |
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Google accidentally promoted a malicious Bitcoin wallet on YouTube
Google-owned YouTube inadvertently advertized an illegitimate version of the Bitcoin wallet Electrum. A Redditor unearthed the issue, noting how the malicious advert was disguised to resemble a real Electrum advertisement. дальше »
2019-3-26 18:58 | |
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Canada’s tax agency asks cryptocurrency investors for 10 year trading history
Canada’s tax agency is reportedly cracking down on cryptocurrency investors in the country. Multiple sources have confirmed that cryptocurrency holders have been targeted with audits by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), according to Forbes. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:14 | |
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Bitcoin pyramid scheme leaves Kenyans out of pocket after exit scam
A Bitcoin-fuelled pyramid scheme from Brazil has pulled its inevitable “exit scam,” stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a number of Kenyan cryptocurrency investors. The scam, known as “Velox 10,” suddenly disappeared early this week. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:39 | |
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Fake Monero Hard Fork “Monero Rings” Emerges
In the crypto world, scammers never sleep: a fake Monero hard fork has emerged, and it intends to steal funds from unsuspecting Monero users. The project is called Monero Rings, and it is accompanied by two sites, monero-rings. дальше »
2019-3-4 19:13 | |
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Twitter’s cryptocurrency scam bots are back with a fresh new look
Cryptocurrency in 2019 has been missing one key ingredient, Ethereum scambots on Twitter. The good news is: they’re back! Those pesky fraudsters are up to their usual shenanigans, but this time they’ve been given a fancy makeover (new year, new do?), complete with an impressively modern design. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:52 | |
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Major Bitcoin Exchanges Turn Blind Eye to Wash Trading: Bombshell Report
According to a report from CoVenture, a venture capital and technology firm, an uncomfortable number of major Bitcoin exchanges engage in some form of volume manipulation, at least indirectly. Primarily, the report deals with “wash trading,” which they define as: “hen a trader/s places a buy and sell order at an identical price without changing ownership of the underlying asset. дальше »
2019-2-26 23:20 | |
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Microsoft Finds and Boots Eight Cryptojacking Apps on Microsoft Store
Microsoft has booted eight malevolent apps from its official desktop and app store that have been secretly mining monero (XMR) from unsuspecting computers. Researchers from Symantec discovered the eight malicious apps and informed Microsoft who took the necessary steps. дальше »
2019-2-20 22:00 | |
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BidRace: Safe Network Marketing Cryptocurrency Investing Scheme
What Is BidRace? With scanty information on their main page, BidRace is simply a project to fleece unsuspecting public of their hard-earned money. The website provides no information about the owner or manager of the business. дальше »
2019-2-12 15:08 | |
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Fake MetaMask App Pulled from Google Play Store
The Google Play store pulled out app that runs on the Android OS after it was discovered to be clandestinely stealing bitcoin from unsuspecting users, Forbes reported on February 11, 2019. Removal Job The number of scams involving cryptocurrencies doesn’t seem to be dwindling despite the bear market, causing thousands of users to lose notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-12 14:00 | |
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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Cryptopia Hack Investigation, NZ Police Report Says “Excellent Progress Is Being Made”
The infamous Cryptopia hack, which resulted in over $16 million in crypto funds being withdrawn from unsuspecting user accounts… The post Cryptopia Hack Investigation, NZ Police Report Says “Excellent Progress Is Being Made” appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-9 01:47 | |
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Facebook docs reveal a predatory policy for dealing with kids’ accidental purchases [Update]
A federal judge this week ruled Facebook must make public internal documents that reveal the rather unsavory ways the company allegedly profits off of unsuspecting children — as if the company’s history with kids wasn’t dubious enough. дальше »
2019-1-19 22:49 | |
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