Cybercrime News

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

 10728
Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

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

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.

 1915
How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

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

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

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.

 1085
The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

JUN 13, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

The criminals responsible for Bitcoin-related crimes can very easily be held accountable provided police forces familiarise themselves with the cryptocurrency.

 1670
Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

NOV 08, 2015 | Nina Lyon

Cointelegraph stongly advises NOT to fulfill any email demands coming from scammers calling themselves the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a division of ISIS.

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Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

NOV 05, 2015 | Joseph Young

The world’s largest bitcoin exchange OKCoin has suspended some of its services indefinitely, following a malicious cyber attack from unknown hackers.

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Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

NOV 04, 2015 | George Gor

Head of Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine claims that the policemen who have searched his house on November 3 were motivated by things other than justice.

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In Wake Of Global Cyberattacks, Calls For Bitlicensing Grow

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.

 21493   |    21
WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

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.

 18536   |    7
Man Robbed at Gunpoint for $1,100 Worth of Bitcoins in Brooklyn

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

 16768   |    7
Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

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.

 12545   |    2
WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

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.

 10728
WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

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.

 10121
Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

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.

 5258
How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

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.

 3067   |    7
US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

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.

 2371   |    2
Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

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.

 1915
The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

JUN 13, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

The criminals responsible for Bitcoin-related crimes can very easily be held accountable provided police forces familiarise themselves with the cryptocurrency.

 1670
Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

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.

 1085
Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

NOV 05, 2015 | Joseph Young

The world’s largest bitcoin exchange OKCoin has suspended some of its services indefinitely, following a malicious cyber attack from unknown hackers.

 506
Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

NOV 08, 2015 | Nina Lyon

Cointelegraph stongly advises NOT to fulfill any email demands coming from scammers calling themselves the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a division of ISIS.

 207
Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

NOV 04, 2015 | George Gor

Head of Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine claims that the policemen who have searched his house on November 3 were motivated by things other than justice.

 296
In Wake Of Global Cyberattacks, Calls For Bitlicensing Grow

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.

 21493   |    21
WannaCry Ransomware: US-Led Ploy to Discredit Bitcoin?

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.

 18536   |    7
How Criminals Steal Information Through Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Contactless Cards

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.

 3067   |    7
Man Robbed at Gunpoint for $1,100 Worth of Bitcoins in Brooklyn

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

 16768   |    7
Blockchain Tech Offers Solution to WannaCry-Type Cyberattacks, Contrary to MSM Brainwashing

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.

 12545   |    2
US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

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.

 2371   |    2
Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

Biggest Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Suffers Cyber Attack; Price Plummets

NOV 05, 2015 | Joseph Young

The world’s largest bitcoin exchange OKCoin has suspended some of its services indefinitely, following a malicious cyber attack from unknown hackers.

 506
WannaCry Cyberattack’s Author Was “Native Or Fluent” Chinese Speaker

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.

 10121
The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

The Bitcoin Ransomware Fallacy: Why Blockchain Criminals Can Be Caught

JUN 13, 2016 | Charlie McCombie

The criminals responsible for Bitcoin-related crimes can very easily be held accountable provided police forces familiarise themselves with the cryptocurrency.

 1670
WannaCry Could Spread to 70% of Indian ATMs

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.

 10728
Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

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.

 1085
Bitcoin Coverage By Mainstream Media Surges Due to WannaCrypt0r As Bias Fades

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.

 5258
Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

Security Experts Advise on Fighting Cybercrime Amid Reports on Syrian Email Scam Attacks

NOV 08, 2015 | Nina Lyon

Cointelegraph stongly advises NOT to fulfill any email demands coming from scammers calling themselves the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a division of ISIS.

 207
Hackers Target Liechtenstein Bank As Cash-For-Bitcoin Style Attacks Continue

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.

 1915
Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

Bitcoin as a PR trick for Ukrainian 'militsiya' to promote themselves to the 'Cyber Police'

NOV 04, 2015 | George Gor

Head of Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine claims that the policemen who have searched his house on November 3 were motivated by things other than justice.

 296

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