‘Pig butchering’ scams on the rise, luring victims with promises of relationships and riches
These types of scams that seek to dupe unsuspecting targets can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated.
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Russian ransomware money launderer pleads guilty to funneling Ryuk payments
A Russian man extradited to the U.S. last year pleads guilty to attempting to conceal ransom payments that resulted from attacks on Americans.
North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list
North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be…
Russian founder of a cryptocurrency exchange known for funneling ransomware profits arrested
The arrest comes as the U.S. ramps up efforts to crack down on attempts by cybercriminals to use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.
Report: Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached all-time high in 2022
A sharp increase in crypto-currency related sanctions resulted in far more crypto transactions being considered illicit.
Open-source tech leaders urge new Congress to prioritize privacy in blockchain regulation
The group says there's a "need for deeper collaboration and dialogue between lawmakers and developers of privacy tools."
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Cryptocurrency hacks shot up in 2022, amounting to almost $4 billion in losses
The massive losses have prompted scrutiny from U.S. officials about how the illicit use of cryptocurrency poses a national security threat.
Andy Greenberg on how ‘Tracers in the Dark’ found the dark web’s worst criminals
The Wired journalist's new book reveals how investigators deployed cryptocurrency tracing technology to solve some of the internet's biggest crimes.
Thousands of bogus Twitter accounts push NFT scams to steal cryptocurrency
Elon Musk vowed to rid Twitter of fake accounts, but fraudsters continue using thousands of them in cryptocurrency scams.
Treasury fines virtual currency exchange Bittrex for failing to catch ransomware payments
The virtual currency exchange based in Washington state failed to catch more than 100,000 transactions from sanctioned regions.