Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss
Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023. Go to Source
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Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom
A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial company. Rhyne, a former core infrastructure engineer for the company, allegedly sent an extortion email on Nov. 25, 2023, claiming to have locked out or deleted the company’s IT administrators from its computer network and deleted server … Read more
Paris Prosecutor’s Office Reveals Telegram CEO’s Arrest in Major Cybercrime Probe
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has disclosed the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained at Le Bourget airport on August 24, 2024. Durov is currently in police custody as part of an extensive judicial investigation. The probe, launched on July 8, 2024, involves multiple serious charges, including complicity in illegal transactions, child … Read more
Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case
A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, and Hobbs Act extortion. Arrested in Georgia in … Read more
99 Arrested in Philippine Crypto Scam Hub Raid
Philippine police have arrested 99 individuals during a raid on a suspected scam hub in Parañaque City, uncovering a fraudulent cryptocurrency and romance scheme involving foreign and local workers. The company was unregistered and forced employees into compromising roles. Philippine Police Bust Crypto Scam Hub, Arrest 99 in Major Raid The National Capital Region Police … Read more
Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and crypto-clipping. The malware was traced back to a developer linked to the Agent Tesla threat actor “Fucosreal.” During debugging, … Read more
Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets
According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024. Go to Source
ZachXBT claims 21 North Korea crypto devs are making $500K a month
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT claims to have found a network of North Korean developers who have been working on dozens of crypto projects. Go to Source
Missing ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova has assets frozen by UK court
The “Cryptoqueen” has not been seen since 2017, as investigative authorities worldwide continue to seek information on her whereabouts. Go to Source
New York DA’s Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony. NY District Attorney Seeks Cryptocurrency Analyst The New York County District Attorney’s Office has put up a job posting for … Read more
