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GTA Publisher Take-Two's Awful Week Gets Worse With Another Disastrous Hack
21.9.2022
Take-Two is definitely not having a good time of it. Following the weekend’s colossal leak of GTA VI, its septimana horribilis continues with the fresh news that its 2K Games support services have been hacked, and customers are now being sent out phishing scams.Read more
Rug Pulls Were Rampant In August But Slightly Decreased On Previous Months - Report
8.9.2022
Rug pulls, a type of theft which occurs when owners of a crypto project flee with the funds collected from their investors, dominated Web3 world-based scams and exploits in August, with 33 out of the 44 recorded exploits deemed rug pulls and exit scams, according to a recent report released...
Blockchain audits: The steps to ensure a network is secure
27.8.2022
In order for blockchain firms to truly validate their internal security protocols, they need to be audited thoroughly. Here’s a brief rundown of how the process goes
US Treasury sanctions USDC and ETH addresses connected to Tornado Cash
8.8.2022
The protocol was at the center of some recent hacks and exploits in decentralized finance, including a $375-million attack in February and a $100-million hack in June
Hackers might be responsible for removing $4.8M from crypto exchange ZB.com: PeckShield
3.8.2022
The suspected hack followed ZB.com announcing the suspension of deposits and withdrawals on Tuesday in response to the “sudden failure of some core applications.”
‘Cryptojacking’ rises 30% to record highs despite crypto slump: Report
27.7.2022
Cryptojacking has become a lucrative choice for cybercriminals as many victims are unaware they have been compromised
Crypto use an aggravating factor for sentencing: Aussie court study
21.7.2022
Offenders that use cryptocurrency for illegal activity in Australia are more likely to receive a tougher sentence
‘Nobody is holding them back’ — North Korean cyber-attack threat rises
12.7.2022
"Even though the tradecraft is not perfect right now… it's still a fresh market for North Korea," says former CIA analyst Soo Kim
Korea and US agree to share investigation data on Tera-Luna
6.7.2022
The two nations have agreed to share their investigation data on the ongoing crypto-related cases including Terra Luna
Chainalysis exec touts blockchain analysis to Senate homeland security committee
7.6.2022
Three experts from the private sector appeared before the Senate committee Tuesday to talk about ransomware attacks and how to combat them
Korean Police Ask Crypto Exchanges to Freeze Luna Foundation Guard’s Assets
24.5.2022
The South Korean police have reportedly launched an investigation into possible embezzlement involving an employee of Terraform Labs. To prevent fund transfers, the police have requested crypto exchanges to freeze the Luna Foundation Guard’s accounts. Embezzlement Investigation and Asset...
Crypto mixer sanctioned by US Treasury for role in Axie Infinity hack
6.5.2022
The crypto mixer is said to have processed $20.5 million out of the $620 million taken by North Korean Lazarus Group hackers
Blockchain and crypto can be a boon for tracking financial crimes
28.4.2022
The notion of crypto being a tool for money laundering is often propagated by naysayers that include policymakers with a stake in the traditional financial system
US Treasury’s OFAC Adds 3 ETH Addresses Linked to North Korean Cybercrime Group to SDN List
24.4.2022
The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has added three ethereum addresses to its Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN). OFAC alleges the ether addresses are controlled by the Lazarus Group, a cybercrime group that is associated with North Korea. Lazarus Group Behind Axie...
North Korean Lazarus Group allegedly behind Ronin Bridge hack
14.4.2022
Treasury Department updates SDN list to ostensibly tie infamous hacker group to last month’s mega-heist
Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Force Starts Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
3.3.2022
As Ukraine is increasingly relying on crypto donations, its Cyberpolice force has also decided to seek help from the crypto community in the country and abroad. The unit now takes various cryptocurrencies to support law enforcement agencies and acquire essential supplies. Cyberpolice...
Aussie advisory committee lists key factors for easing crypto adoption
2.3.2022
The federal advisory suggests exploring four key areas to support a safer adoption for crypto in Australia and dampen cybersecurity threats
Crypto is not criminal: US Secret Service launches 'crypto awareness hub'
23.2.2022
The educational website shares the Secret Service intends to combat the “illicit use of digital assets” and provide “public awareness information.”
FBI is launching team to address crypto exploitation: US Deputy Attorney General
17.2.2022
“The currency might be virtual, but the message to companies is concrete: if you report to us, we can follow the money and not only help you, but hopefully prevent the next victim," said Lisa Monaco
Report Attributes Large Share of Global Crypto Crime to Russia, Moscow City
16.2.2022
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has placed Russia among the leaders in adoption. But while it is yet to reach the top of the ranking, the country already has a “disproportionate share” of global activity related to some forms of crime involving cryptocurrency, according...