$2.7 billion lost to social media scams since 2021 09/10/2023 at 13:47 By Help Net Security Scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Social media gives scammers an edge in several ways. They can easily […]
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OpenSea ‘unaware’ of any involvement of former exec in $60M rug pull 09/10/2023 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph By Tom Mitchelhill A former OpenSea employee has been accused of assisting the infamous AnubisDAO rug pull in 2021; however, some commentators have raised doubts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to
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Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton slams Sam Bankman-Fried sympathizers 08/10/2023 at 11:02 By Cointelegraph By Amaka Nwaokocha He suggested that such sympathizers should not be considered for interviews with prominent television shows like CBS’s 60 Minutes. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:
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Backdoored Android phones, TVs used for ad fraud – and worse! 04/10/2023 at 19:46 By Help Net Security A key monetization mechanism of a sophisticated series of cybercriminal operations involving backdoored off-brand mobile and CTV Android devices has been disrupted, Human Security has announced. The company’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team observed more than
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Crypto Ponzi scheme AirBit: All but one exec now sentenced 04/10/2023 at 12:02 By Cointelegraph By Helen Partz AirBit Club co-founder Dos Santos is now the last AirBit defendant not yet sentenced but is scheduled to learn his fate on Oct. 4, 2023. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React
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Latest update — Former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 1] 04/10/2023 at 01:03 By Cointelegraph By Cointelegraph The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:
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Sam Bankman-Fried sues insurance company for defense costs as trial opens 03/10/2023 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen SBF has directors and officers coverage through FTX Trading parent Paper Bird, but now that two companies have paid out $10 million, the third in line is balking, the suit claims. This article is an excerpt
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Protecting against FraudGPT, ChatGPT’s evil twin 02/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security FraudGPT is the evil counterpart to ChatGPT. Criminals use it to target businesses with phishing emails and scams with speed and accuracy like never before. The AI can be prompted to create the most realistic phishing emails, perfected down to a business’
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Online fraud can cost you more than money 02/10/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Online fraud is a pervasive and constantly evolving threat that affects individuals and organizations worldwide. Online fraudsters often leverage the anonymity and convenience of the internet to exploit vulnerabilities, manipulate victims, and conceal their true identities. Their fraudulent activities may
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DOJ readies witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial, spotlight on FTX assets 01/10/2023 at 10:02 By Cointelegraph By Amaka Nwaokocha This initiative also encompasses their comprehension of Sam Bankman-Fried’s remarks and conduct, particularly regarding FTX’s asset management. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:
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Former CEO of sham crypto miner IcomTech pleads guilty of wire fraud for Ponzi scheme 28/09/2023 at 01:03 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen Former IcomTech head Marco Ochoa is the latest crypto fraudster to face charges, while the CFTC charged another company and its head. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original
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Hong Kong police recover $11M worth of assets in JPEX case: Report 27/09/2023 at 16:05 By Cointelegraph By Prashant Jha The JPEX scandal has grown to become one of the largest fraud cases in the country, with over 2,300 victims and losses estimated at over $175 million. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News
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Fraud prevention forces scammers to up their game 26/09/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The risk of falling victim to fraud is a constant concern for individuals, businesses, and organizations alike. As technology evolves, so too do the methods employed by fraudsters, making fraud prevention an increasingly critical and complex endeavor. In this Help
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Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud case 19/09/2023 at 12:07 By Cointelegraph By Prashant Jha The JPEX fraud saga began last week when the SFC revealed it had received 1,400 complaints against the exchange regarding fraud, withdrawal freezes and declining wallet balances. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News
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Government objects to ‘unnecessary,’ ‘prejudicial’ SBF jury selection questions 16/09/2023 at 01:03 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen The U.S. attorney sees no reason for potential jurors to discuss effective altruism or ADHD, among other things, before trying SBF. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:
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Deduce Raises $9 Million to Fight AI-Generated Identity Fraud 15/09/2023 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire Deduce has raised $9 million in a new funding round led by Freestyle Capital, to launch its AI-generated identity fraud prevention platform. The post Deduce Raises $9 Million to Fight AI-Generated Identity Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is
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Modernizing fraud prevention with machine learning 15/09/2023 at 08:33 By Help Net Security The number of digital transactions has skyrocketed. As consumers continue to spend and interact online, they have growing expectations for security and identity verification. As fraudsters become savvier and more opportunistic, there’s an increased need for businesses to protect customers from fraud
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Latest fraud schemes targeting the payments ecosystem 13/09/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Threat actors continued to exploit technical misconfigurations through various fraud schemes, according to a new report from Visa. These include the use of malvertising and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to cultivate compelling and effective phishing and social engineering campaigns, the
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OneCoin co-founder Greenwood gets 20 years in US jail for fraud, money laundering 12/09/2023 at 23:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen Karl Greenwood will also have to pay back the $300 million he made in commissions in the OneCoin pyramid scheme. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this
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Petition hopes to stop US government agencies from using Chainalysis’ forensics 12/09/2023 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen According to the petition on Change.org, Chainalysis’ unproven technology can lead to an assortment of privacy violations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:
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