Crypto Scams Down, But Ransomware Crime Up In 2023: Chainalysis
Crypto inflows to known criminal addresses are down 65% in 2023 compared to the same period one year ago, according to a mid-year crime update from Chainalysis. However, one form…
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Scammers Target Major US Grocery Chains Demanding Bitcoin Payments
A slew of major U.S. grocery chains have been targeted by scammers in recent months posing fake bomb threats with demands for ransom payments. While often involving cash or gift…
Here’s how hackers are using mining pools as mixers: Chainalysis
A wallet linked to ransomware attacks funneled funds through a mining pool to make it seem like the digital assets were earned through mining.
Russian Man Charged for $200 Million in Ransomware Crimes Involving Crypto
A Russian man has been charged by US authorities for his alleged connection to multiple ransomware schemes that netted him and other attackers nearly $200 million – much of which…
Ukraine, US Shut Down 9 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
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…
Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win
While tens of millions worth of crypto were donated to Ukraine in the last year, pro-Kremlin groups have also leveraged digital currencies to buy military supplies and spread propaganda.
Crypto investors under attack by two new malware, reveals Cisco Talos
Since Dec. 2022, the two malicious files — MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware threats — have been actively scouting the Internet for stealing cryptocurrencies from unwary investors.
Russian Charged With Laundering Ransomware Proceeds in Crypto Pleads Guilty in US
A Russian national accused of processing cryptocurrency payments from ransomware attacks has pleaded guilty to money laundering in the United States. The man who was extradited from the Netherlands in…
How to protect against crime in the metaverse
To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement.
US Justice Department seizes website of prolific ransomware gang Hive
The group is known to have targeted critical infrastructure, healthcare providers and more over the past two years.