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The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has recovered $130,000 from a cryptocurrency scam in its first victory. The unit was established to address the growing complexity of cyber financial crimes, particularly those involving cryptocurrency. Ohio’s New Fraud Unit Recovers $130K From Crypto Scam Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on … Read more
A TON-based wallet drainer claimed it is shutting down operations due to the lack of whales in the network. Go to Source
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021. Go to Source
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024. Go to Source
Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent Threat 38 (APT38). These cyber hacking syndicates are known for their operations to fund … Read more
Europol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and Spain led to the detainment of critical individuals, including a developer and a hosting administrator. The operation is part of a larger international crackdown known … Read more
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer ransomware. This move highlights international efforts to combat cyber threats. US Expands Sanctions on Evil Corp Amid Global Ransomware Crackdown … Read more
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts for his capture. FBI Cracks Global Cryptocurrency Theft Network The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) … Read more
The attacker used a “proxy” function to swipe victims’ USDC balances, but only a small number of Google login users have been affected. Go to Source
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result. Go to Source