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Stake hack of $41M was performed by North Korean group: FBI

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:September 7, 2023
Post category:alphapo Atomic Wallet coinspaid FBI Lazarus Group north korea stake

After investigating, the FBI concluded that the hack of crypto gambling site Stake was carried out by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group.

DEA gets duped: Agency loses $55K in address poisoning scam

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:August 25, 2023
Post category:$50K address poisoning Crypto crypto wallet DEA FBI Scam scammer Tether USDT

The DEA, the country's lead drug enforcement agency, is yet to find those responsible for the attack but has enlisted the help of the FBI.

FBI seizes almost $2M of crypto assets in three months

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:August 16, 2023
Post category:FBI

Crypto assets seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation included Bitcoin, Ether, Tether, Monero and Dai.

FBI warns of phishing scams and social media account hijackers

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:August 6, 2023
Post category:Drainer address Draining links FBI NFT scams phishing links Phishing scams

The FBI warned that the account hijackers work to “create a sense of urgency” with their posts, and urged people to vet any website or potential opportunity before clicking on…

Five US enforcement agencies form new digital currency anti-crime task force

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:June 20, 2023
Post category:Department of Justice Drugs FBI Homeland Security INTERPOL IRS

The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity.

Ukraine, US Shut Down 9 Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:May 4, 2023
Post category:Crypto crypto exchanges Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency Cyberpolice Exchanges FBI Fraud fraud schemes investigators Law Enforcement Money Laundering national police News Police Prosecutor's ransomware Ukraine US

Supported by U.S. law enforcement, police in Ukraine have disrupted a network of crypto exchange services suspected of laundering criminal proceeds. The platforms were allegedly processing dirty money obtained from…

Former FTX exec Ryan Salame’s home searched by FBI: Report

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:April 28, 2023
Post category:FBI ftx FTX digital markets FTX investigation Ryan Salame

It’s unclear what the Bureau was searching for in the home of the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, who worked closely with Sam Bankman-Fried.

FBI Warns About Cryptocurrency Theft Scams Using Play-to-Earn Games

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:March 13, 2023
Post category:cryptocurrency wallet decentralized finance FBI Pig butchering play-to-earn PSA public service announcement recommendation Security

The FBI has issued a public service announcement (PSA) warning on the utilization of play-to-earn games as part of a scheme to defraud users of funds stored in the form…

FBI seizes $100K in NFTs from scammer following ZachXBT investigation

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:February 4, 2023
Post category:Bored Ape Yacht Club Doodles FBI NFTs Phishing scams zachxbt

The seized property included a Bored Ape Yacht Club and Doodles NFT, 85.6 Ether and a flashy Audemars Piguet watch which ultimately helped ZachXBT identify the alleged scammer.

North Korea’s Lazarus Group masterminded $100M Harmony hack: FBI confirms

Post author:MiamiCrypto
Post published:January 24, 2023
Post category:FBI Harmony Bridge hack Lazarus Group north korean hackers ronin bridge hack

The FBI also confirmed earlier reports this month by figures such as ZachXBT that the hackers had started moving a large chunk of the funds around via privacy protocols.