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Israeli Cyber Crime Unit Raids Company Accused of Producing a Crypto-Stealing ‘Sting Software’
7.9.2023
Israeli law enforcement recently raided the offices of a company accused of producing software used by criminals to defraud crypto investors of millions of dollars. Some six suspects were arrested following the raid on a company that is reportedly operated by the country’s infamous crime families....
Israeli Cyber Crime Unit Ceases Crypto Scam That Wiped Out Millions From Investors
6.9.2023
Israel’s Police National Cyber Crime Unit reportedly conducted a massive investigation into a local company, uncovering a crypto scam where hackers stole millions using malicious software.
The company is set to have developed a malicious “sting software” that involved organized crime groups both...
Traders Are Paying 2,000% to Buy CYBER as Social Network's Tokens Soar
1.9.2023
The price of the tokens has more than doubled on some exchanges in the past week in an otherwise little-changed market
FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns
27.8.2023
FTX's decision was undertaken as a proactive measure aimed at preventing the occurrence of any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack
Firms have mere hours to deflect cyber attacks, warns cybersecurity CEO
22.8.2023
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that "bad actors are getting faster" and stressed that companies need to beef up cybersecurity defenses
Binance to officially open trading for CYBER and SEI on August 15
14.8.2023
On its platform, Binance recently announced open trading for Sei (SEI) and CyberConnect (CYBER). The exchange will open the trading process on August 15 at 12:00 UTC. Within 48 hours of the launch, Binance Spot Grid will also enable CYBER/USDT, SEI/USDT, CYBER/BTC, AND SEI/BTC trading pairs. As...
The anatomy of a cyberattack
4.8.2023
Explore the inner workings of a cyberattack, and understand its stages and techniques to strengthen cybersecurity defenses
NY Couple to Forfeit Billions in Crypto and Cash in Plea Deal Over Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case
21.7.2023
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, the New York-based couple implicated in the alleged laundering of $4.5 billion in bitcoin pilfered from the 2016 Bitfinex cyber-attack, have reached a plea bargain, as revealed by recent court records. The pair is scheduled to appear before U.S. judge Colleen...
Today in Crypto: BIS Presents Seven-Point Plan to Prevent CBDC Cyber Attacks, Multiple Scam Warnings Are Issued, Preliminary Hearing for Terraform Co-Founder Daniel Shin Held on Monday
10.7.2023
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Germany launches dog-themed NFTs to fetch cyber talent: Nifty Newsletter, June 21–28
28.6.2023
The German foreign service created a dog-themed NFT collection in the form of a treasure hunt to recruit and test new cyber talent
German intelligence service launches dog-themed NFTs to fetch cyber talent
22.6.2023
Nearly 1,000 NFTs have been put on Ethereum by Germany’s BND in its quest to recruit blockchain talent for the agency
Crypto Broker FPG Suspends Services After $15 Million Cyberattack
15.6.2023
Floating Point Group (FPG), a crypto prime brokerage, has suspended all withdrawals, deposits and trading on its platform after suffering from a $15 million cyberattack over the weekend.
The firm said in a Twitter thread on Wednesday that although it had managed to limit the overall impact of...
Crypto Prime Broker FPG Loses Up to $20M in Cyber Attack
14.6.2023
FPG told customers via email that it had ceased trading, deposits and withdrawals after experiencing a cyber security incident on Sunday, June 11
New Report: North Korea's Cyber Army Allegedly Stole $3 Billion in Crypto to Fund Nuclear Program
12.6.2023
North Korea's cyber army has stolen $3 billion in cryptocurrencies, with 50% of the funds being used to fund the country’s ballistic missile program.
According to a recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal, state-sponsored hackers from North Korea have netted more than $3 billion from crypto...
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of FTX Customers’ Identities, Citing Security Concerns
10.6.2023
In the FTX bankruptcy case, the presiding judge John Dorsey has ruled to maintain the confidentiality of individual customer identities, according to a recent decision on Friday. Dorsey emphasized the importance of safeguarding these clients, expressing concern for their potential vulnerability...
Two Russians Charged for Infiltrating Mt Gox and Operating Illicit Crypto Exchange, BTC-e
9.6.2023
In a statement issued on Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that two Russian individuals have been accused of infiltrating a cryptocurrency exchange and running an unlawful exchange. Reportedly, the pair gained unauthorized access to Mt Gox’s servers from 2011 to 2014...
AI Deepfakes Becoming Tool of Choice in Cyber Extortion, Says FBI – How is Crypto Being Used in the Process?
6.6.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of "deepfakes" being used in cyber extortion.
In a recent report, the FBI said that malicious actors are using deepfakes to manipulate photographs or videos, often obtained from social media accounts or...
Atomic Wallet Hack: Decentralized Finance Wallet Breached, Millions Lost in Attack
4.6.2023
On June 3, 2023, numerous sources revealed details about an attack on Atomic Wallet that resulted in significant financial losses for many victims. The Atomic Wallet team announced they are looking into the issue, while onchain investigators like Zachxbt have also been digging deeper, searching...
The Hong Kong Police Force launch metaverse platform, ‘CyberDefender’
28.5.2023
The chief inspector of the CSTCB warned that the metaverse is no safer than the traditional internet, saying that "all crimes in the cyberspace could also happen in the metaverse."
US Secret Service holds crypto, praises blockchain tech in Reddit AMA
16.5.2023
In a crypto-themed AMA session on Reddit on May 15, the U.S. Secret Service answered a wide range of questions and revealed their little-known NFT collection