Fool’s gold? Peter Schiff’s bank under investigation in tax evasion probe
The bank’s security was also a problem […] at one point, Russians tried to extort the bank for a ransom of 1000 bitcoins
Tag: Hackers
Youtuber Explains How Crypto Scammers Took Control of His Account
The modus operandi of crypto scammers differ in each case as it happens with the rest, but this time, a popular Youtuber who has 2.43 …
Facial Recognition Could Help to Stamp Out Bitcoin Social Media Scams
Facial recognition can help prevent future Bitcoin (BTC) scams like those that hit Twitter and YouTube, said Rod Hsu, president and co
North Korea Reportedly Using Altcoins to Convert $1.5B in Stolen Funds to Cash
North Korea-based cybercriminals are suspected to be using untraceable alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins, to convert stolen funds into cash. According to an NK News report, an …
Garmin Coming Back Online After Hack — Was $10M Crypto Ransom Paid?
Multinational tech company Garmin may have paid some or all of a $10 million crypto ransom to hackers who managed to encrypt the firm’s internal network
Bitcoin News / Hackers / Hacks
It’s Not Too Late for Some Victims of the Twitter Scam to Get Their Money Back
There are still 14 victims of the massive Twitter hack that could still get their Bitcoin back.
Anonymous Crypto Hacker’s Identity Revealed by US Authorities
access to thousands of networks breached with his malware attacks, amassing a million dollar crypto fortune over the course of three years.
Researchers Say Ransomware Attacks on the Rise as More People Work From Home
A study published by cybersecurity firm, Proofpoint, shows an increase in email-based phishing attacks used to deliver ransomware over the last few months.
Singapore Witnessed a Surge in Ransomware Attacks During 2019
A report from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, or CSA, shows that the number of ransomware attacks cases rose in 2019
Dark Web Merchants Sell Thousands of Stolen Credit Card Numbers
\ reported another massive data breach, which involved over 47.5 million Indian Truecaller records for sale on the dark web for only $ 1,000.
1000 Corporate Systems Infected With Monero Mining Malware
The Blue Mockingbird malware gang has infected more than 1000 business systems with Monero mining malware since December 2019.
Google Removes 49 Phishing Extensions That Steal Cryptocurrency Data
Google recently removed 49 phishing Google Chrome web browser extensions after receiving reports about their activity.
Crex24 Exchange Accused of Hiding Hack From Customers
Users are accusing Estonian cryptocurrency exchange, Crex24, of hiding the scale of a hack from its users after suspending trade for several altcoin pairings.
Bitcoin Cash Faces ‘Slow Death’ After Alleged $30M Hack — Commentator
Altcoin Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has become the subject of intense speculation after a major investor claimed he lost $30 million in a wallet hack.
IOTA Urges Trinity Wallet Users to Use Seed Migration Tool
IOTA currently runs on their dedicated network Tangle — not blockchain — but Coordinator, a node on the network to help prevent attacks, is on hold following the recent breach.
