Cybercrime News

Exploits, Hacks, Phishing, Ponzi Are on the Rise on Ethereum

AUG 20, 2017 | Wassim Bendella

The rise of cybercrime on Ethereum.

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British Companies Buy Up Bitcoin for Ransoms As Costs of Attacks Surge

JUL 24, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

The threat of a ransomware attack has big businesses in Britain scrambling to stockpile Bitcoin.

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Hacker Pleads Guilty of Stealing $365,000 Worth of Bitcoin From Darknet Criminals

JUL 07, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Hacker Michael Richo, who was arrested on October 5, 2016, has admitted that he stole a total of $365,000 worth of Bitcoin from darknet marketplaces.

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FBI Received Over 2,600 Ransomware Complaints in 2016 Costing $1.3 Bln

JUL 04, 2017 | Charles Dearing

About 2673 cybercrime complaints were submitted according to IC3’s report. Losses connected to such cybercriminal activities reported to be in $1.3 bln.

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Man Robbed at Gunpoint for $1,100 Worth of Bitcoins in Brooklyn

JUN 17, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

Man from Brooklyn robbed at gunpoint of $1,100 worth of Bitcoins

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WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The author of the WannaCry ransomware notes was likely fluent in or a native speaker of Chinese, a security firm has found.

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In Wake Of Global Cyberattacks, Calls For Bitlicensing Grow

MAY 27, 2017 | Guest Author

Pressure grows on global governments to issue Bitcoin licenses to manage the cryptocurrency-related concerns.

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Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

MAY 16, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

In wake of the WannaCry cyberattacks, Blockchain offers security solutions.

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WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

MAY 16, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London correspondent Nick Ayton reports on what really is behind the WannaCry ransomware outbreak and why things don’t entirely add up.

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WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

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Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Despite widespread MSM bias, Bitcoin saw higher trading interest than ever last week, Localbitcoins data shows.

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Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

NOV 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Swiss Bank Valartis has become the latest victim of ransom attacks - customers are faced with paying 10% of their balances or having personal data exposed.

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How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

OCT 07, 2016 | Jacob Timp

There are many reasons why Near Field Communications (NFC) NFC is beneficial to consumers but as with many modern technologies; it doesn’t come without its risks.

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US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

SEP 15, 2016 | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

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Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

AUG 12, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

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Exploits, Hacks, Phishing, Ponzi Are on the Rise on Ethereum

AUG 20, 2017 | Wassim Bendella

The rise of cybercrime on Ethereum.

37363 | 1

In Wake Of Global Cyberattacks, Calls For Bitlicensing Grow

MAY 27, 2017 | Guest Author

Pressure grows on global governments to issue Bitcoin licenses to manage the cryptocurrency-related concerns.

21532 | 21

WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

MAY 16, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London correspondent Nick Ayton reports on what really is behind the WannaCry ransomware outbreak and why things don’t entirely add up.

18874 | 8

Man Robbed at Gunpoint for $1,100 Worth of Bitcoins in Brooklyn

JUN 17, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

Man from Brooklyn robbed at gunpoint of $1,100 worth of Bitcoins

18201 | 7

Hacker Pleads Guilty of Stealing $365,000 Worth of Bitcoin From Darknet Criminals

JUL 07, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Hacker Michael Richo, who was arrested on October 5, 2016, has admitted that he stole a total of $365,000 worth of Bitcoin from darknet marketplaces.

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Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

MAY 16, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

In wake of the WannaCry cyberattacks, Blockchain offers security solutions.

12776 | 2

WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

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WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The author of the WannaCry ransomware notes was likely fluent in or a native speaker of Chinese, a security firm has found.

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British Companies Buy Up Bitcoin for Ransoms As Costs of Attacks Surge

JUL 24, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

The threat of a ransomware attack has big businesses in Britain scrambling to stockpile Bitcoin.

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FBI Received Over 2,600 Ransomware Complaints in 2016 Costing $1.3 Bln

JUL 04, 2017 | Charles Dearing

About 2673 cybercrime complaints were submitted according to IC3’s report. Losses connected to such cybercriminal activities reported to be in $1.3 bln.

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Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Despite widespread MSM bias, Bitcoin saw higher trading interest than ever last week, Localbitcoins data shows.

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How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

OCT 07, 2016 | Jacob Timp

There are many reasons why Near Field Communications (NFC) NFC is beneficial to consumers but as with many modern technologies; it doesn’t come without its risks.

231 | 7

Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

AUG 12, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

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Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

NOV 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Swiss Bank Valartis has become the latest victim of ransom attacks - customers are faced with paying 10% of their balances or having personal data exposed.

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US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

SEP 15, 2016 | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

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In Wake Of Global Cyberattacks, Calls For Bitlicensing Grow

MAY 27, 2017 | Guest Author

Pressure grows on global governments to issue Bitcoin licenses to manage the cryptocurrency-related concerns.

21532 | 21

WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

MAY 16, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London correspondent Nick Ayton reports on what really is behind the WannaCry ransomware outbreak and why things don’t entirely add up.

18874 | 8

How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

OCT 07, 2016 | Jacob Timp

There are many reasons why Near Field Communications (NFC) NFC is beneficial to consumers but as with many modern technologies; it doesn’t come without its risks.

231 | 7

Man Robbed at Gunpoint for $1,100 Worth of Bitcoins in Brooklyn

JUN 17, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

Man from Brooklyn robbed at gunpoint of $1,100 worth of Bitcoins

18201 | 7

Hacker Pleads Guilty of Stealing $365,000 Worth of Bitcoin From Darknet Criminals

JUL 07, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Hacker Michael Richo, who was arrested on October 5, 2016, has admitted that he stole a total of $365,000 worth of Bitcoin from darknet marketplaces.

13999 | 4

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

SEP 15, 2016 | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

73 | 2

Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

MAY 16, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

In wake of the WannaCry cyberattacks, Blockchain offers security solutions.

12776 | 2

British Companies Buy Up Bitcoin for Ransoms As Costs of Attacks Surge

JUL 24, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

The threat of a ransomware attack has big businesses in Britain scrambling to stockpile Bitcoin.

7780 | 1

Exploits, Hacks, Phishing, Ponzi Are on the Rise on Ethereum

AUG 20, 2017 | Wassim Bendella

The rise of cybercrime on Ethereum.

37363 | 1

Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

AUG 12, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

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Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

NOV 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Swiss Bank Valartis has become the latest victim of ransom attacks - customers are faced with paying 10% of their balances or having personal data exposed.

128

Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Despite widespread MSM bias, Bitcoin saw higher trading interest than ever last week, Localbitcoins data shows.

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WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Up to 70% of India’s ATMs could become prey for the WannaCry cyberattack currently plaguing the world’s computer systems.

10780

WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

MAY 30, 2017 | William Suberg

The author of the WannaCry ransomware notes was likely fluent in or a native speaker of Chinese, a security firm has found.

10189

FBI Received Over 2,600 Ransomware Complaints in 2016 Costing $1.3 Bln

JUL 04, 2017 | Charles Dearing

About 2673 cybercrime complaints were submitted according to IC3’s report. Losses connected to such cybercriminal activities reported to be in $1.3 bln.

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