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The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for crypto theft, to be blamed on the hermit state. Cybercrime Groups Linked to North Korea Get … Read more
The hacker accumulated as much as $90 million worth of crypto during a six-year thieving spree. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The proposal puts forward an “opt-in” token standard that would enable victims to report theft to a governance contract, with algorithms helping to identify and freeze ill-gotten gains. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Ukrainian investigators have exposed a scheme targeting residents of the country and the European Union with various financial scams, including some related to cryptocurrencies. The criminal organization members contacted their victims through call centers to collect personal financial information. Fake Ukrainian Call Centers Promise Foreigners Excess Profits From Crypto Trading Officers from the Main Investigative … Read more
Coinbase customers are venting again in frustration with the lack of customer support from the $65 billion company. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
As cryptos gain ground in India and Bitcoin price spikes, Indian scammers are likely to make the most of the opportunity. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
An investigation launched on the request of a French startup has led to the indictment of a 37-year-old entrepreneur accused of stealing 182 BTC from the company he cofounded. Embezzlement of money is one the charges brought against him by the public prosecutor’s office in Paris. Also read: Russia’s Supreme Court Recognizes Tokens as Assets … Read more
Putting an end to cryptocurrency scams remains an ongoing effort. The Department of Justice has recently arrested and charged two individuals for stealing cryptocurrencies. In the document published on the DOJ website, it is explained how two Massachusetts men are currently in custody. SIM Swapping Culprits get Nabbed Both of these individuals are charged with … Read more
At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $3,700. While the currency has managed to keep up a small bit of momentum in the past seven days to stay above $3,600, the currency has failed to meet the expectations of most die-hard investors and enthusiasts. This will be our final price piece of 2018, … Read more
Japan has decided to set up a new agency to better address cybercrime. The Tokyo-based center gathers 500 analysts and investigators who will also combat cryptocurrency theft. Over 3 million attempts to steal digital information have been registered last year. Hackers have stolen funds worth over 17 billion Japanese yen. Also read: Hackers Target … Read more
