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NFT scammers charged for stealing $22 million through “rug pulls”

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NFT scammers charged for stealing $22 million through “rug pulls” 2024-12-23 at 14:50 By Help Net Security A six-count indictment was unsealed on Friday in Los Angeles charging two California men with defrauding investors of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency through a series of digital asset project “rug pulls,” a type of fraud scheme […]

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Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024

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Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024 2024-12-19 at 17:18 By Zeljka Zorz $2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various platforms in 2024, Chainalysis’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report has revealed. Of that sum, $1.34 billion was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hackers, across 47 hacking incidents (out of 303). Most targeted organizations

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Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware

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Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware 2024-12-06 at 14:05 By Zeljka Zorz Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social engineering, you can end up with information and

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North Korean hackers employ new tactics to compromise crypto-related businesses

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North Korean hackers employ new tactics to compromise crypto-related businesses 2024-11-07 at 13:49 By Zeljka Zorz North Korean hackers are targeting crypto-related businesses with phishing emails and novel macOS-specific malware. The crypto-related phishing campaign Since July 2024, phishing emails seemingly containing helpful information on risks related to the rise of the price of Bitcoin have

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Lottie Player supply chain compromise: Sites, apps showing crypto scam pop-ups

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Lottie Player supply chain compromise: Sites, apps showing crypto scam pop-ups 2024-10-31 at 14:38 By Zeljka Zorz A supply chain compromise involving Lottie Player, a widely used web component for playing site and app animations, has made popular decentralized finance apps show pop-ups urging users to connect their wallets, TradingView has reported. The pop-up (Source:

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Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring

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Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring 2024-09-12 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Every type of fraud is on the rise, and 2023 was a particularly devastating year for victims of cryptocurrency and business email compromise (BEC) scams, according to the FBI. Cryptocurrency fraud Based on complaints filed to FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint

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FBI: North Korea Aggressively Hacking Cryptocurrency Firms

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FBI: North Korea Aggressively Hacking Cryptocurrency Firms 2024-09-04 at 17:01 By Ionut Arghire The FBI warns of North Korean threat actors conducting social engineering campaigns targeting employees in the cryptocurrency industry. The post FBI: North Korea Aggressively Hacking Cryptocurrency Firms appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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North Korean hackers’ social engineering tricks

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North Korean hackers’ social engineering tricks 2024-09-04 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz “North Korean malicious cyber actors conducted research on a variety of targets connected to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the last several months,” the FBI has warned through a public service announcement. This suggests that they are likely to target companies associated with

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Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024

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Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024 2024-08-20 at 15:31 By Eduard Kovacs Ransomware payments in H1 2024 totaled nearly $460 million and $1.58 billion have been stolen in cryptocurrency heists.  The post Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Hacked Ethereum Foundation Account Used to Send 35,000 Phishing Emails

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Hacked Ethereum Foundation Account Used to Send 35,000 Phishing Emails 2024-07-08 at 19:01 By Ionut Arghire A threat actor sent over 35,000 phishing emails after hacking into Ethereum Foundation’s account on a mailing list platform. The post Hacked Ethereum Foundation Account Used to Send 35,000 Phishing Emails appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Hackers Steal Over $2 Million in Cryptocurrency From CoinStats Wallets

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Hackers Steal Over $2 Million in Cryptocurrency From CoinStats Wallets 2024-06-25 at 16:01 By Ionut Arghire CoinStats says North Korean hackers drained $2 million in virtual assets from 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets. The post Hackers Steal Over $2 Million in Cryptocurrency From CoinStats Wallets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Bitcoin rally above $67.5K could spark new record highs, says 10x Research

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Bitcoin rally above $67.5K could spark new record highs, says 10x Research 2024-05-20 at 13:01 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Bitcoin could be on the brink of a rally to new record highs, but it still has one significant resistance to overcome, according to Markus Thielen. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

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Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid

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Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid 2024-05-19 at 12:01 By Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha This move follows a recent crackdown that involved confiscating 2,000 cryptocurrency mining devices as part of an anti-corruption initiative. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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Genesis Global secures court approval for $3B payout

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Genesis Global secures court approval for $3B payout 2024-05-18 at 12:01 By Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha According to Judge Lane, any available funds for distribution by Genesis are being exhausted by creditor claims, which take priority over DCG’s equity stake. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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Over 600 firms reveal billions in combined investment in Bitcoin ETFs

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Over 600 firms reveal billions in combined investment in Bitcoin ETFs 2024-05-16 at 15:01 By Cointelegraph by Prashant Jha Millennium Management is the largest Bitcoin ETF investor with a $1.9 billion investment. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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ShibaSwap rolls out major upgrade, moves to Shibarium

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ShibaSwap rolls out major upgrade, moves to Shibarium 2024-05-16 at 14:01 By Cointelegraph by Josh O'Sullivan Previously only available on the Ethereum blockchain, the DEX will now operate on both Shibarium and Ethereum. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket

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Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket 2024-05-16 at 12:01 By Cointelegraph by Prashant Jha The authorities destroyed two underground operations in Fujian and Hunan, and the police also froze 149 million yuan worth $20 million linked to the USDT banking operations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React

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Swiss leaders plan to enforce global crypto reporting framework

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Swiss leaders plan to enforce global crypto reporting framework 2024-05-16 at 11:01 By Cointelegraph by Arijit Sarkar Switzerland plans to adopt global standards for crypto tax reporting, joining the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to improve transparency. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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Forget memecoins, Bitcoin is driving the bull run — NBX Warsaw

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Forget memecoins, Bitcoin is driving the bull run — NBX Warsaw 2024-05-15 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph by Gareth Jenkinson The success of Bitcoin ETFs and the influence of the Bitcoin halving is having a significant impact on cryptocurrency markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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