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Nigerian Politician In Custody For Crypto Exchange Breach
A Nigerian politician, Ambassador Wilfred Bonse, has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in connection to a security breach suffered by crypto exchange Patricia Technologies Limited. This development comes as Patricia defaults on its debt repayment schedule to customers following a $2 million exploit in 2022. дальше »
2023-11-26 20:00
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China announces criminal penalties for theft of digital assets including NFTs
The Chinese government has officially declared that the theft of digital collections, including NFTs, will be legally treated as property theft, signifying a significant shift in the nation's approach to digital asset regulation. дальше »
2023-11-11 23:38
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Fantom Foundation hit by security breach, $657k stolen across networks
The Fantom Foundation has reportedly suffered a significant security breach due to a zero-day exploit on Chrome, leading to the theft of at least $657,000 across its blockchain networks. дальше »
2023-10-17 18:18
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NFT theft decreased 20% in July: report
NFT thefts drop by 31%, totaling $1.73M in July ahead of a sales decline, reflecting a struggling NFT market. This comes as the FBI also issued a vigilance alert against rising NFT fraud. дальше »
2023-8-8 00:54
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Crypto Investors Targeted: Bad Guys Posing As Delivery Drivers Invade Homes In Canada
Richmond and Delta, two neighborhoods in Canada, have recently witnessed a disturbing surge in home-invasion-style robberies targeting wealthy crypto investors. Local police, alarmed by the trend, have issued a warning to the public, highlighting the severity of the situation. дальше »
2023-7-21 12:11
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New virus automatically empties crypto exchange accounts
Rilide masquerades as a legitimate Google Drive extension and allows cybercriminals to carry out a variety of activities including getting browsing history data, taking screenshots, and withdrawing funds from various cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2023-4-6 23:04
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Bitget customer accuses exchange of stealing $200k from account
An aggrieved customer has accused crypto exchange Bitget of theft and stated that the platform moved to freeze their account. дальше »
2023-4-1 17:37
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Euler Labs’ CEO Michael Bentley reaches out to community over hack
Michael Bentley's revealing tweet ignited concerns surrounding the $6 million hack at Euler Labs, prompting an investigation into the incident and its implications for the DeFi community. дальше »
2023-3-17 00:44
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South Korea-based Busan Bank’s employee steals 1.4B won in customer funds to buy crypto
A foreign employee of South Korea-based Busan Bank stole roughly 1. 48 billion won of customer funds and invested the money in crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC), local media reported on August 1. The post South Korea-based Busan Bank’s employee steals 1. дальше »
2022-8-1 19:00
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Over $10 Billion Has Been Lost To DeFi Exploits In 2021
Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms have been the target of criminal attacks this year. Investors in the blockchain-based form of finance have lost billions of dollars to criminals that target the platforms. дальше »
2021-11-21 22:00
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DeFi Protocols Lost Over $284 Million Since 2019, Says Messari Report
Cryptocurrency research firm Messari has revealed that the total amount of funds stolen from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols since 2019 is over $284 million. DeFi Hacks and Thefts Since 2019 Total $284 Million Tweeting on Wednesday (April 28, 2021), Mesaari noted that DeFi projects have lost about $284. дальше »
2021-4-30 00:01
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When Will the FCC Properly Address the SIM Swapping Threat?
Cryptocurrency users have become painfully aware of SIM swapping attacks. Even the US Congress is now growing concerned over this thriving problem. Consumers have little to no resource when a SIM swapping attack is performed successfully. дальше »
2020-1-13 07:00
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AT&T Dragged to Court by Bitcoin ‘Hodler’ Losing Over $1.8M in Sim-Swapping Attack
Seth Shapiro, a California resident who claims to have lost a massive $1. 8 million worth of Bitcoin and altcoins through a SIM swapping attack in May 2018, has filed a lawsuit against AT&T. Shapiro claims the telecoms operator made it possible for hackers to gain control of his AT&T wireless phone number, using it toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-26 01:00
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What is BitcoinAbuse?
The association between Bitcoin and criminal activity cannot be ignored. Criminals favor cryptocurrency due to its wrongfully perceived anonymity. Thankfully, numerous services try to address that situation. дальше »
2019-9-5 01:59
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Criminals Steal Over $4bn in Bitcoin During First Half of 2019
Criminals are still drawn to Bitcoin. The world’s leading cryptocurrency lacks anonymity and privacy. Even so, it is often used as a tool to hide monetary transactions. The first six months of 2019 have been rather telling in this regard. дальше »
2019-8-30 01:30
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Multi-Million Dollar AT&T Crypto Theft Lawsuit Progresses
A lawsuit involving stolen crypto and one of America’s largest mobile carriers is moving forward. The $224 million suit involved digital identity theft which resulted in one customer losing s substantial amount of cryptocurrency last year. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:15
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Guy Who Stole $7.5M In Crypto Spent It On Helicopter For Friends And Fancy Gucci Bags, Gets 10 Years In Prison
A 21-year-old man in the United States has become one of the first people to be jailed for stealing… The post Guy Who Stole $7.5M In Crypto Spent It On Helicopter For Friends And Fancy Gucci Bags, Gets 10 Years In Prison appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-24 10:24
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This Man Stole Almost 1% Of The Total Dash In Circulation, Now Indicted In Israel
Local media outlets report that an Israeli citizen by the name of Afek Zard has been indicted for stealing… The post This Man Stole Almost 1% Of The Total Dash In Circulation, Now Indicted In Israel appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-22 11:22
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Nearly 1% of the Dash Supply Allegedly Gets Stolen by an Israeli Hacker
In the cryptocurrency world, there has never been a lack of nefarious projects, theft, and hacking attempts. In Israel, it would appear as if a recent indictment is making a fair bit of attention. дальше »
2019-4-21 15:21
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Two Hackers Are Convicted for Infecting over 400,000 Computers with Malware and Stealing Millions
A federal jury convicted two hackers on 21 counts of cybercrimes including infecting computers with malware to steal credit card information. The culprits also attempted to sell sensitive data on dark web marketplaces, engaged in online fraud and illegally mined digital currencies. дальше »
2019-4-16 13:00
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Bithumb Blames new Crypto Theft on “Insiders”
It would appear the cryptocurrency exchange industry is far from drama-free at this time. Although there are numerous companies operating without problems, the same cannot be said for Bithumb. Once South Korea’s largest exchange, it has now become a seemingly prone target for hackers and criminals. дальше »
2019-3-30 15:55
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UN Security Council reveals that North Korea lumped over $600 million in Cryptocurrency through cyber theft
Recent reports bear claims that North Korea’s capital city Pyongyang has attained an estimated $670 million in fiat foreign currencies as well as cryptocurrencies. As reported by Asian media outlet Nikkei, this is being carried out with the aid of cybercriminals who have been dependent on the blockchain technology in order to remain untraced. дальше »
2019-3-9 07:11
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The Recent $7.7m EOS Theft can Make the Ecosystem Better
In the cryptocurrency world, stealing funds is nothing new under the sun whatsoever. While most of these thefts involve hacking exchanges or scamming users, it seems the recent $7. 7m worth of EOS theft is a bit different. дальше »
2019-2-27 12:06
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Bitgo Obtains $100M Insurance Policy to Cover Crypto Assets
Cryptocurrency wallet service provider Bitgo has secured a $100 million policy through Lloyd’s insurance to cover crypto assets that are completely under the company’s control, such as those held in its business wallet and custody offerings. дальше »
2019-2-20 18:30
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How Hackers Stole $1.7 Billion in Crypto in 2018 Using Complex Strategies
While 2017 was the year of crypto gains, 2018 was the year of crypto theft, according to new data. Crypto-related thefts increased roughly 260% from 2017 to 2018, largely fueled by a number of high-profile cryptocurrency exchange hacks. дальше »
2019-1-29 23:00
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Italian Court Orders Bitgrail Founder to Refund $170M of ‘Missing’ Cryptocurrency
An Italian court has ruled that Francesco Firano, founder of defunct cryptocurrency exchange Bitgrail, was at fault for the disappearance of $170 million worth of the nano digital currency on his exchange last year. дальше »
2019-1-29 09:02
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Civil Forfeiture Is State-Sanctioned Theft
Ever since 1929, the FBI has shared annual crime statistics via the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Each year, it breaks down criminal activity into such categories as homicide, weapons, human trafficking, and hate crime. дальше »
2019-1-29 07:00
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Europol Arrests Suspect behind $10 Million IOTA Theft
In a joint operation with police forces from the U. K. and Germany, Europol arrested an individual they believe was responsible for the creation of a fake IOTA wallet seed generator which stole around $11 million worth of IOTA in 2017, Europol announced in a press release on January 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-28 10:00
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Bitcoin History Part 7: The First Major Hack
Hacks and heists have been a threat for as long as bitcoin has been worth stealing. By 2011, as Bitcoin was easing into its second year of life and its first bubble, early cryptocurrency exchanges were bringing liquidity and price discovery to the nascent ecosystem. дальше »
2019-1-1 02:05
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Bulgarian Authorities Arrest Three Men over Bitcoin Theft, Recover $3 Million
The Bulgarian police force has arrested three men for orchestrating a cryptocurrency theft worth $5 million and local authorities have only succeeded in recovering $3 million from them, plus a car worth about $34,800, reported Finance Magnates on November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:00
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Busted: Manhattan 21-Year old Arrested For $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Nicholas Truglia, a 21-year old con man, residing in Manhattan, New York, was arrested by the local police at his apartment for hacking into others mobile phones to steal cryptocurrencies, reports New York Times on November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-22 10:00
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Group of boys Torture Their friend to get login details to His Crypto Account
Manhattan District Attorney’s office has just discovered a disturbing footage of three male youths who have been charged with one count of second-degree burglary for torturing their friend, who happens to be a cryptocurrency investor for his crypto login details in a bid to access his crypto wallet. дальше »
2018-11-7 15:58
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SpankChain Gets “Spanked;” Loses 165 Ether in Smart Contract Hack
The adult entertainment blockchain platform SpankChain fell victim to a hack that cost the startup 165. 35 ETH, worth $38,000 at the time, and froze around $4,000 worth of BOOTY tokens. SpankChain Smart Contract Hacked SpankChain announced in a blog post that its smart contract had been hacked over the weekend by an unknown cybercriminal. дальше »
2018-10-11 09:00
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Californian Crypto Startup Falls Victim To $14M Hack, Two Men Arrested
Two Men Arrested In Connection To Crypto Theft And Hack According to a report from Oklahoma News 4, two men have just been arrested due to their connection to the recent hack of a crypto and blockchain startup, which saw a California firm lose millions of dollars worth of crypto assets. дальше »
2018-9-30 07:54
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Almost $240,000 Worth of EOS Tokens Stolen In dApp Smart Contract Hack
Ethereum rival EOS has suffered a smart contract security breach on one of its decentralized applications which has resulted in the theft of around $240,000 worth of tokens. The post Almost $240,000 Worth of EOS Tokens Stolen In dApp Smart Contract Hack appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-9-15 14:38
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Top 4 Attack Types For Criminals Looking to Steal Cryptocurrency
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. дальше »
2018-9-3 21:00
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A Burglar Has Stolen Cash From A Bitcoin ATM In Downtown Lincoln
A business in downtown Lincoln has suffered a loss after a masked burglar broke into a bitcoin ATM in its premises and stole an unknown amount of cash. A review of the surveillance video from the building established that the thief got in by smashing a glass door at Haymarket’s The Mill Coffee and Tea […] The post A Burglar Has Stolen Cash From A Bitcoin ATM In Downtown Lincoln appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:33
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US Investor Sues Telecom Company AT&T for Loss in Cryptocurrency Theft
On August 15, 2018, entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor Michale Terpin filed a lawsuit worth $224 million against telecommunications company AT&T and accused the company of “negligence and fraud” regarding the theft of cryptocurrencies from his personal account. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:00
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Fraudsters In Thailand Have Stolen $34 Million Worth Of Bitcoin From An Investor, Police Pursuing Suspects
Police in Thailand are hunting for about 6 suspects after a Finnish investor was conned of $34 million worth of bitcoin by a gang posing as an investment group. The case, one that involves a famous actor, Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit, is still under investigation by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) of the Thai police. дальше »
2018-8-14 23:19
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Bostonian Nabbed for Stealing Millions in Bitcoin via Sim Swapping
California investigators have arrested Joel Ortiz, a 20-year old college student who is a key suspect in the phone jacking and SIM swapping operation that saw more than 40 bitcoin and other cryptocurrency holders lose their cryptoassets. дальше »
2018-8-2 20:30
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Cryptocurrencies ‘Are Absolutely a Good Thing’ (Despite Huge Risks), Says Chief Security Scientist
Despite the risks involved with investing in the still nascent cryptocurrency market, one chief security scientist believes that cryptocurrencies are still “absolutely a good thing” — they’ve just got some work to do. дальше »
2018-7-11 04:00
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Bancor Platform ‘Safe Breakdown’ is offline between $ 12 million
It was exploited to steal $12.5 million in ETH, $1 million worth of NPXS and $10 million worth of BNT. — Bancor (@Bancor) July 9, 2018 Bancor is a decentralized liquidity network that provides users with a simple, low-cost way to buy and sell tokens. — Bancor (@Bancor) July 9, 2018 The company is currently дальше »
2018-7-10 12:54
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Coinsecure Exchange Reveals Compensation Plan With a Catch
The Delhi-based cryptocurrency trading platform Coinsecure has officially announced its claims process for customers who were affected by the culprit who stole 438 BTC from exchange this past April. дальше »
2018-6-27 23:20
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Crypto Robbery: Louis Meza to Face a Jail Term of 25 Years
Cybercrook Louis Meza’s daring $1. 8 million crypto heist faces a jail term of 25 years, along with his accomplices. Meza, aged 35, planned the grand heist along with three other people he recruited. дальше »
2018-6-14 16:59
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