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A huge chunk of all scam revenues being tracked by Chainalysis on the blockchain (43%) were sent to wallets that only became active over the past year — something Chainalysis said suggests a surge of newly created scamming campaigns (Credit: Getty Images)

Online scam cycles are getting shorter and more effective, Chainalysis finds 

As enforcement and attribution have improved, scammers are ditching static infrastructure and drawn-out schemes for shorter campaigns that use disposable assets. 
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Cameras outside the International Space Station captured a stark and sobering view of Hurricane Florence the morning of Sept. 12 as it churned across the Atlantic in a west-northwesterly direction with winds of 130 miles an hour. Authorities are warning about online scams in the wake of the storm. (NASA)

State cybersecurity authorities issue warning over Hurricane Florence scams

As Hurricane Florence rips through the East Coast, scammers and hackers will very likely look to exploit the storm for financial gain.
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