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Romanian duo convicted in US for using cryptocurrency malware-mining to steal millions

Two Romanian residents have been convicted of infecting over 400,000 individual computers with malware in order to mine cryptocurrency and steal victims’ data to sell on the dark web. Bogdan Nicolescu, 36, and Radu Miclaus, 37, were convicted by a US jury following a 12-day trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit service marks, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and 12 counts each of wire fraud. дальше »

2019-4-12 15:31


[Gone Phishing] Bitcoin Hacker Manages to Steal Roughly 10K Passwords, $365,000 from Dark Web Users

Blockchain and cryptocurrency related crimes are something heard about in a very scarce quantity. But this week, TheNextWeb uncovered the sentencing of a 37-year-old man from in the United States under charges of fraud and cybercrime, for which he was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Where this relates to Bitcoin is […] дальше »

2019-4-10 21:32


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Bitcoin wallet Electrum hit by DoS attack from 140,000-strong botnet

The servers of popular Bitcoin wallet Electrum are under heavy attack, and users are advised to be extra careful when using the platform until it’s resolved. A sophisticated botnet of more than 140,000 machines has launched Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks on Electrum‘s servers, with apparent intent to direct users to compromised versions of the software designed to steal their Bitcoin. дальше »

2019-4-8 18:06


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5 Crypto Phishing Scams to Be Aware Of

Crypto phishing scams are becoming one of the most profitable methods for cybercriminals to steal your cryptocurrency. Phishing for Crypto Cybercrime exists because it’s profitable. You might think the efforts of malicious actors are petty or trivial when you delete obvious scam emails from your inbox, but every so often, one of them works — and it makes money for the bad guys. дальше »

2019-4-6 14:00


Kim Jong-un is Masterminding Crypto Thefts to Fund Nukes: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is thought to be backing an elaborate scheme entailing the hacking of crypto exchanges. The group alleged to be doing the hacking is called APT 38. It’s considered to be a highly-skilled state-sponsored group of bank hackers that managed to steal $1 billion from banks to fund its nuclear weapons program, according to Wired. дальше »

2019-4-3 16:27


Why we should trust Apple and Google more than our governments

When I was younger, I was taught that the ridges and patterns found on my fingertips are so unique, that no other person in the world has them. I can only assume you were also told that your fingertips are unique too steal my money; identity; frame me for murder, and leave me to… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Apple,Google дальше »

2019-3-21 19:26


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Blackmailers are posing as CIA agents to steal your Bitcoin

A cryptocurrency fan has issued a warning: scammers are posing as the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to fool you into giving up $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, so take notice. A Reddit post titled “CIA got me fam” displayed proof of a new bogus email campaign designed to trick potential victims into thinking they are subject of an international criminal investigation. дальше »

2019-3-19 18:24


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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018

Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »

2019-3-1 18:10


Security Consultant Reveals Coinomi Wallet Vulnerability, $60,000+ in Crypto Allegedly Hacked

Cryptocurrency wallet Coinomi has once again become involved in a security scandal, with a security consultant claiming to have found a vulnerability in the service. Allegedly, the service would send wallet seed phrases, the backup information needed to recover a crypto wallet, to servers unencrypted—allowing hackers to potentially intercept the data and steal a user’s […] The post Security Consultant Reveals Coinomi Wallet Vulnerability, $60,000+ in Crypto Allegedly Hacked appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2019-2-28 09:03


IBM Data Says Cybercriminals Are Replacing Ransomware and Malware Attacks For Cryptojacking

Hackers are always trying to find the most profitable ways to steal money from people online. Because of this, their attacks evolve together with the technology. If hackers used to send emails with simple viruses attached to them before, now they are using a lot more methods, including using other people’s computers to mine crypto. […] дальше »

2019-2-28 05:19


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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


Moonday Mornings: Google Play caught hosting cryptocurrency-stealing app

If you were to place a bet on what stories would be included in Moonday Mornings each week, what would you say? A dodgy cryptocurrency stealing app? A lawsuit? Maybe some new research that kills some hype? Or maybe even some news of government organizations joining the party? Well, you’d be right if that’s what you guessed. дальше »

2019-2-11 12:52


Clipper App Has Been Stealing Cryptocurrency, And Google Play Just Got Caught Hosting It

Google Play has been caught in the past with malicious cryptocurrency apps on its platform, and it seems to have become the host of yet another one – Clipper. Clipper was designed in an effort to steal from its users in the form of cryptocurrency, according to reports from researchers on Friday. According to a […] дальше »

2019-2-11 03:34