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Trung Nguyen was caught after accepting money from undercover cops, making several transactions and sending them Bitcoin in return.
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In the digital era, crimes have transcended physical boundaries, manifesting in various forms online. Online crimes encompass a broad range, from identity theft and phishing to credit card fraud, exploiting the vulnerabilities of internet users. Simultaneously, digital crimes involve unauthorized access, manipulation or theft of digital data, leading to data breaches and cyber espionage, posing significant threats to individuals and organizations alike.
Within this landscape, cryptocurrency crimes have emerged, leveraging the decentralized nature of digital currencies. For instance, ransomware attacks encrypt data and demand cryptocurrency payments for the decryption keys, while crypto fraud schemes use phony initial coin offerings (ICOs) or Ponzi schemes to trick unsuspecting investors. The illegal use of other people’s devices for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining is known as “cryptojacking.” Darknet markets allow for the anonymous exchange of cryptocurrencies between buyers and sellers, facilitating illicit trade.
Moreover, pump-and-dump schemes manipulate cryptocurrency prices for profit, showcasing the intricacies of this digital criminal landscape. Law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts collaborate to combat these offenses, emphasizing cybersecurity awareness and robust measures to safeguard against evolving threats in the online and crypto realms.
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Jacob Irwin-Cline said that he doubts he will ever recover the stolen crypto, which represents his life savings.
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The jury in John Karony's case took a matter of hours to deliberate after a roughly two-week trial, during which he repeatedly claimed he was innocent.
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The leaked home addresses of Coinbase users raise significant concerns amid increasing crypto-related crimes in 2025.
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$330 million in crypto was stolen from an elderly US citizen using social engineering. The tactic has emerged as a severe threat to regular crypto users.
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Chinese printer maker Procolored reportedly spread clipboard-hijacking Bitcoin malware via its official drivers in a supply chain attack that led to over $950,000 in stolen funds.
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Coinbase has been hit with at least six lawsuits over the crypto exchange's recent disclosure that some of its support agents were bribed to leak user data.
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The Australian Federal Police said it seized nearly 25 Bitcoin, a waterfront mansion and a Mercedes-Benz car it claimed could be tied to a 2013 crypto exchange hack.
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Bodyguard security firms are experiencing increased demand from cryptocurrency executives in response to a disturbing rise in kidnappings.
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French law enforcement will offer crypto entrepreneurs and their families a police emergency line and conduct house visits to ensure their safety amid a recent spate of attacks.
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Lawyers for Eric Council Jr. had requested a sentence of one year and one day, while the US government asked for two years.
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Another 12 people have been charged over a massive crypto theft ring, which at one point stole 4,100 Bitcoin from a single person.
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All the Coinbase customer service agents whom cybercriminals allegedly bribed to gain access to user data were based in India, according to Philip Martin.
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A delay in Tether’s USDT blacklisting process allowed over $78 million in illicit funds to evade freezing, according to an AMLBot report.
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Coinbase rejected a $20 million ransom demand after insiders leaked user data in a phishing scheme. The exchange expects up to $400 million in reimbursement and remediation costs.
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