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AI-powered social engineering not technical exploits now dominating 90% of cyber attacks
A newly published cyber threat report from Avast has revealed substantial dominance of social engineering in cyber threats during the first quarter of 2024. Per the report, nearly 90% of cyberattacks on mobile and 87% on desktop devices involved scams, phishing, and malvertising, exploiting human vulnerabilities more than technical weaknesses. дальше »
2024-5-14 13:20
Binance CEO Teng Says Nigeria Must Release Gambaryan, Detention Sets 'Dangerous New Precedent'
The executive's detention sets a "a dangerous new precedent," Teng wrote in a blog post. дальше »
2024-5-8 11:28
Binance CEO Teng Says Nigeria Must Release 'Beloved Colleague' Gambaryan
The executive's detention sets a "a dangerous new precedent," Teng wrote in a blog post. дальше »
2024-5-7 11:28
Blockchain Sleuth Elliptic Explores AI and Anti-Money Laundering Using 200M Bitcoin Transactions
Patterns of illicit activity involving groups of bitcoin nodes and chains of transactions are described in a research paper by Elliptic and MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab. дальше »
2024-5-2 16:00
Jebara Igbara, AKA 'Jay Mazini,' Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Crypto-Related Fraud
Igbara perpetrated multiple fraud schemes and scammed investors of at least $8 million. дальше »
2024-4-26 13:49
Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Spoofed Coinbase Website, Stealing $9.5M in Crypto
According to court documents, Chirag Tomar used his ill-gotten gains to buy Rolexes, Lamborghinis, Porches and more. дальше »
2024-4-20 01:24
UK Law Enforcement Will Soon Have More Power to Seize Crypto Assets
A crime bill passed last year gave law enforcement agencies more power to seize and freeze crypto. дальше »
2024-3-1 21:19
Crypto Users Lost $2B to Hacks, Scams and Exploits in 2023, De.Fi Says
The figure is roughly half the estimated $4.2 billion of 2022, a year that also included $40 billion lost through the collapse of Terra, Celsius and FTX. дальше »
2024-1-2 15:51
Despite 80% AI adoption, APAC banks grapple with confidence in scam prevention
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, a dynamic hub of banking and payment services, is facing a dual challenge: making notable advancements in fraud prevention while grappling with the evolving sophistication of financial scams. дальше »
2023-11-15 15:45
UK sees first positive real interest rates since 2008 as BOE outpaces inflation
Quick Take The United Kingdom is experiencing a noteworthy economic phenomenon – Positive real rates – for the first time since 2008. This occurs when the Bank of England (BOE) interest rates surpass Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. дальше »
2023-11-15 15:25
Former head of compliance at OneCoin pleads guilty; Crypto Queen remains at large
Irina Dilkinska, who reportedly served as “Head of Legal and Compliance” for the supposed crypto project, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering on Nov. 9 in a Manhattan federal court. дальше »
2023-11-10 23:00
What’s next for the ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried?
The former FTX CEO is headed back to prison and awaits a potential second trial in March, while his lawyers pledged to “continue to vigorously fight the charges against him.“ дальше »
2023-11-4 08:00
Fantom Foundation employee loses $7 million in exploit
Fantom Foundation director Andre Cronje reportedly confirmed that an employee lost $7 million worth of crypto to a phishing attack. However, all Fantom Foundation funds were safe. FTM price did fall following the news. дальше »
2023-10-17 20:43
Russian Attackers May Have Been Behind Hack of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Elliptic Says
Research firm Elliptic said some of the stolen funds appear to be linked to Russian cybercriminal groups, citing on-chain analysis. дальше »
2023-10-12 15:00
Australian Man Who Spent $6.7M Erroneous Crypto.com Refund Faces Theft Charges, Guardian Reports
Jatinder Singh and his partner bought four houses, cars, artwork and other luxurious items with money they received due to an accounting error by Crypto.com, according to the Guardian. дальше »
2023-9-26 19:09
UK Crime Bill Lets Cops Freeze Crypto Faster, Channels Tainted Assets to Public Funding
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill set to become law later this year removes some legislative hurdles that slow local cops from freezing crypto linked to crime. дальше »
2023-9-19 11:00
Binance linked to money laundering scheme in Belgian extradition case: Bloomberg
Belgian authorities are seeking the extradition of a London-based fintech professional, Caio Marchesani, on suspicions of using cryptocurrency to launder hundreds of millions of dollars for criminal organizations, including high-ranking bosses. дальше »
2023-9-7 20:10
Changes in old supply shows selling pressure came from short-term holders
Quick Take A sell-off from short-term holders appears to have mostly fueled Bitcoin’s drop to $25,000. While there are many on-chain metrics pointing to this fact, it becomes clear when analyzing the changes in Bitcoin’s old coin supply — i. дальше »
2023-9-7 19:00
Sam Bankman-Fried detained at notorious New York correctional facility
According to federal inmate records, FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is being held at one of New York’s most notorious prisons. Those records show that the former executive is detained at Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, a holding facility infamous for poor conditions. дальше »
2023-8-15 23:20
Protect against new AI attack vector using keyboard sounds to guess passwords over Zoom
A recent research paper from Durham University in the UK revealed a powerful AI-driven attack that can decipher keyboard inputs solely based on subtle acoustic cues from keystrokes. Published on Arxiv on Aug. дальше »
2023-8-8 15:30
Ilya Lichtenstein admits to 2016 Bitfinex hack while entering guilty plea to money laundering charges
A New York man, Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, has admitted to the 2016 Bitfinex hack while entering his guilty plea to charges of money laundering associated with the hack. His confession on Thursday has shed light on a $4. дальше »
2023-8-3 20:36
Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report
Crypto crimes are raking in far less revenue this year due to a dry-up among hacks and scams, according to Chainalysis. дальше »
2023-7-12 16:00
U.S. charges Solana attacker with money laundering in first enforcement action of its kind
The U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) announced in a July 11 press release that it is pressing charges against Shakeeb Ahmed, a senior security engineer at an unidentified company, for money laundering in connection with the exploit of an unnamed Solana-based protocol in July 2022. дальше »
2023-7-12 01:00
Georgia prosecutors reportedly charge billionaire George Bachiashvili for misappropriation of funds in Bitcoin, money laundering
Georgian news outlet Agenda reported Thursday that George Bachiashvili, the founder of the Georgian Co-Investment Fund, known for running a $6 billion private equity fund contributing about 40% to the nation’s GDP, has been charged with cryptocurrency misappropriation and money laundering. дальше »
2023-7-7 19:40
Using ChatGPT to spot crypto honeypots, scam contracts, and other red flags
OpenAI‘s ChatGPT now offers plugins that can help users identify potential crypto honeypots, providing an additional layer of security in the volatile crypto market. As highlighted by Dynamo DeFi, the Smarter Contracts plugin allows users to analyze smart contracts through the ChatGPT interface. дальше »
2023-6-30 22:00
SEC seeks alternative ways to serve Changpeng Zhao after failing to get him
There are rumours that Changpeng Zhao could be in Dubai. There is no known base of operations for the Binance CEO. The SEC is seeking permission from the court to serve CZ lawyers on his behalf. дальше »
2023-6-10 21:24
Crypto Exchange Coinone's Former Exec Acknowledges Bribery Charges in South Korea: Report
A lawyer for the accused reportedly said he admits "the facts of the prosecution," during a May 25 trial hearing. дальше »
2023-5-26 12:09
Over 75% of global institutions anticipate a successful cyber attack within a year
Around 78% of organizations worldwide expect a successful cyber attack to occur in the next 12 months, Trend Micro’s latest report revealed on May 4. This rate is especially surprising considering the report also calculated the cyber risk level to be improved to moderate from elevated for the first time, the Trend Micro report stated. дальше »
2023-5-4 14:00
Law enforcement agencies seize dark-web market amid crackdown on illicit crypto transactions
Law enforcement agencies around the world recently seized and shut down an illegal dark web marketplace called Monopoly Market as part of efforts to crack down on illicit cryptocurrency transactions, according to a May 2 Europol press release. дальше »
2023-5-3 22:05
Indian authorities freeze over $11M in crypto money laundering case
The Indian enforcement directorate froze over $11. 1 million on April 24 as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering using a cryptocurrency called HPZ token. The funds were seized during searches conducted in three banks and payment gateway providers across the country that served entities involved in money laundering. дальше »
2023-4-25 14:15
Silk Road attacker receives one year sentence for $3.4B Bitcoin theft
A Georgia resident has been sentenced to one year in prison following a $3. 4 billion Bitcoin theft, the U. S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York announced April 14. Zhong stole billions in BTC in 2012 The authorities said that James Zhong first committed wire fraud against Silk Road in 2012. дальше »
2023-4-15 01:19
Former Deutsche Bank associate charged in crypto investment scheme
An investment banker who formerly worked for a firm believed to be Deutsche Bank has been charged with crypto fraud, according to U. S. authorities on April 11. A statement from the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York said that Rashawn Russell was arrested on April 10. дальше »
2023-4-12 23:55
Powering Up Web3 Gaming for the Ultimate Player Experience w/Tomer Nuni of Kryptomon – eakTV
In an exclusive interview with Tomer Nuni, CBDO of Kryptomon, we discuss the challenges of onboarding gamers to the world of Web3 and why they may hate the concept of NFTs. The key, it turns out, lies in creating a seamless experience that doesn’t feel like a lecture. дальше »
2023-4-12 23:35
S. Korean prosecutors seek to freeze $5.3M worth of Do Kwon’s assets
Prosecutors in South Korea are trying to get a court order to freeze $5. 3 million worth of Do Kwon’s assets in the country, Yonhap News reported on April 11. Terraform Labs co-founder Kwon has been under investigation in South Korea for fraud and tax evasion since the Terra-LUNA collapse wiped out nearly $40 billion in […] The post S. дальше »
2023-4-11 13:00
Venezuela arrests 21 people in crypto-related oil corruption scheme
Venezuelan prosecutors arrested 21 people for being involved in a wide-range crypto-related corruption scheme on state oil company Petroles de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) on March 24, as Reuters reported. дальше »
2023-3-26 12:43
De-dollarization: Do all roads eventually lead to Bitcoin?
The post De-dollarization: Do all roads eventually lead to Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-3-26 21:30
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried seeks insurance coverage for legal expenses
Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking the court’s assistance in giving priority to the reimbursement of his legal fees. The post Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried seeks insurance coverage for legal expenses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-3-16 05:00
Crypto Scam in Egypt Defrauds Thousands of Investors of $620K: Report
Authorities have arrested 29 people, including 13 foreign citizens in connection with the fraudulent network known as "HoggPool." дальше »
2023-3-7 19:07
Crypto Con Artists Leave Trail of ‘Rip Deal’ Victims From Amsterdam to Rome
They invite you to a restaurant to ink an investment in your project, and then they vanish – with the contents of your crypto wallet. Scams have popped up over the last few years targeting crypto companies, and European authorities are investigating. дальше »
2023-2-28 01:09
Alleged Israeli crime syndicates target Australian crypto investors
Reports suggest that Australian individuals are among the prime targets of a sophisticated cryptocurrency call-center scam network believed to be managed by crime lords based in Israel. дальше »
2023-2-25 16:31
FBI seizes $260k of assets including ETH, Bored Ape following ZachXBT tip
The FBI has seized more than $260,000 of assets, including NFTs and cryptocurrency, according to a forfeiture document published by the agency on February 4. The post FBI seizes $260k of assets including ETH, Bored Ape following ZachXBT tip appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-2-5 00:56
Is the crypto bottom in? On-chain says yes, macro says pain occurs after the fed pause
The post Is the crypto bottom in? On-chain says yes, macro says pain occurs after the fed pause appeared first on CryptoSlate.
дальше »2023-2-5 20:00
Hackers steal record $3.8B during 2022 – Chainalysis
Hackers stole roughly $3. 8 billion in 2022, making it a record year for stolen digital assets, according to the latest report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. The post Hackers steal record $3. дальше »
2023-2-3 17:30
U.S. Department Of Justice Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Bitzlato, CEO Arrested
The DOJ has charged the exchange with facilitating more than $700 million in illicit transactions tied to Russia, money laundering and criminal activity. дальше »
2023-1-19 21:46
NEXO offices in Bulgaria raided by authorities, money laundering claims
Nexo offices in Bulgaria were raided by authorities early this morning. There are claims one of the users was financing terrorism. Nexo has confirmed the incident and said it is cooperating with authorities. дальше »
2023-1-12 16:08
Chinese criminal steals $4.1M in crypto from victim’s car
An attacker used a crypto investor’s facial ID to unlock his wallet by force and transferred $4. 1 million to his own address in China on January1, as reported by local news outlets. The post Chinese criminal steals $4. дальше »
2023-1-7 16:15
U.S. officials invite SBF victims to send an email
United States authorities are seeking out victims of FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a web page published on January 6. The post U.S. officials invite SBF victims to send an email appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-7 13:55
SEC files charges against CFO who embezzled money to invest in crypto
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a CFO who embezzled funds to invest in crypto, according to a January 3 press release. The post SEC files charges against CFO who embezzled money to invest in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-4 11:00
SDNY launches FTX Task Force to recover funds
The Southern District of New York has created a task force intending to recoup lost FTX assets, according to a report published by CNBC on January 3. The post SDNY launches FTX Task Force to recover funds appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-4 01:15
CNBC: SBF to plead not guilty to buy time for his legal team
Gary Wang, former CTO of FTX and Caroline Ellison, former chief executive of Alameda, are cooperating with investigators Bankman-Fried is charged with illegally using FTX customer funds to buy real estate properties and supporting Alameda Research He was released on a $250 million bond after being extradited to the US from the Bahamas Sam Bankman-Fried […] The post CNBC: SBF to plead not guilty to buy time for his legal team appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »