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FBI Warns of Fake Crypto Apps — 244 Investors Defrauded, $42.7 Million Lost
20.7.2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about fake cryptocurrency apps defrauding investors. “The FBI has identified 244 victims and estimates the approximate loss associated with this activity to be $42.7 million,” said the U.S. law enforcement agency....
FBI issues public warning over fake crypto apps
19.7.2022
Fake crypto apps appear to be part of an ongoing game of whack-a-mole with app store operators
Bear market will last until crypto apps are actually useful: Mark Cuban
29.6.2022
The billionaire investor said a bigger focus on applications and utility outside of finance would bring more back to the crypto space and possibly reverse the declining market
Nepal Shuts Down Crypto Websites, Apps — Warns About Engaging in Crypto Activities
28.4.2022
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has issued a warning that crypto activities are illegal. The regulator emphasized that websites, apps, and online networks related to crypto activities are prohibited to be used, operated, or managed within the country. Nepalese Regulator’s Crypto...
Fraud in Crypto Apps Has Never Been Higher
7.2.2022
A recent survey by Pew Research showed more than 86% of Americans that are now aware of cryptocurrency, and the number of cryptocurrency users is now estimated at more than 300 million. Growth of awareness has also attracted fraudsters’ attention, with crypto fraud peaked in the past year....
Google bans 8 ‘deceptive’ crypto apps from Play Store
23.8.2021
A Trend Micro report claims that over 120 fake crypto-focused apps are still operational on the Play Store, some exceeding over 100,000 downloads
US Government Expands Charges Against North Korean Hackers- Authorities Describe Them as The ‘World’s Leading Bank Robbers’
19.2.2021
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed new charges against the North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The hackers are allegedly responsible for stealing over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrencies and fiat during coordinated cyber-heists. North Korean Hackers Also Developed and Deployed...
Popular Crypto App Found to Have Ties to Data Tracking Company: Report
16.2.2021
Bitcoin Ticker Widget and a clone of Steemit were found to contain data trackers
Hackers Are Using Three Fake Crypto-Related Apps to Drain Wallets
7.1.2021
While bitcoin (BTC) prices are increasing, crypto-related scams appear on the scene to take advantage of the situation. In this case, a security firm spotted three malicious crypto apps targeting users to steal their funds. Three Bogus Crypto Trading and Poker Apps Are Infected With Dangerous...
As TikTok ‘Spyware’ Rumor Swirls, Crypto Apps Safety in the Spotlight
24.7.2020
As data becomes the main commodity for social media giants, can you trust crypto apps with your personal info?
Popular Smartphone Apps Are Adding Crypto Capabilities
20.9.2019
News of Japan messaging giant Line’s September 17 launch of an app-connected crypto exchange is captivating lots of attention in the crypto and tech industries this week. Other initially non-crypto apps are also entering the market, adding native tokens, tipping functions and cryptocurrency...
Samsung Is Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps
5.8.2019
Electronics giant Samsung is adding dapps to its online store in a bid to outpace its competition
Nym Technologies Raises $2.5 Million to Anonymize Crypto Apps
13.5.2019
This startup is betting tokens can help incentivize privacy infrastructure across the internet