Crypto Heist Suspect “Wiz” Arrested After $243 Million Theft
Veer Chetal, known online as “Wiz” and one of the key suspects in the massive $243 million cryptocurrency heist, has been apprehended by U.S. Marshals.
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US Lifts Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
The US Department of the Treasury has removed sanctions against the fully decentralized cryptocurrency mixer service Tornado Cash.
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Fake Coinbase Migration Messages Target Users to Steal Wallet Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign is currently targeting cryptocurrency investors with fraudulent emails claiming to be from Coinbase. The scam attempts to trick users into transferring their funds to wallets controlled by attackers through a deceptive…
Crypto Platform OKX Suspends Tool Abused by North Korean Hackers
Cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced the temporary suspension of its Decentralized Exchange (DEX) aggregator tool. This decision comes on the heels of coordinated attacks by certain media outlets and unsuccessful attempts by the notorious Lazarus …
Cybersecurity in Crypto: Best Practices to Prevent Theft and Fraud
Cybersecurity tips to protect your cryptocurrency from hackers, scams, and fraud. Learn best practices for securing digital assets…
Fake Binance Wallet Email Promises TRUMP Coin, Installs Malware
Scammers use fake Binance wallet emails to lure users with TRUMP Coin, but instead, they install malware that grants hackers full control over victims’ devices.
Lazarus Hackers Exploit 6 NPM Packages to Steal Login Credentials
North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a new wave of attacks targeting the npm ecosystem, compromising six packages designed to steal login credentials and deploy backdoors. The malicious packages is-buffer-validator, yoojae-validator, event-ha…
Max McCoy Investigates $47 Million That Isn’t in Kansas Anymore
Journalist Max McCoy traveled to the land of Bonnie and Clyde, Ground Zero of the Dust Bowl, to investigate an epic scam.
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Long Arm of the Law Comes for Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized Garantex
Authorities say Garantex has processed more than $96 billion in transactions since it launched in 2019.
Garantex Crypto Exchange Seized, Two Charged in Laundering Scheme
International law enforcement disrupts Garantex, a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange used for money laundering. Two individuals, Aleksej Besciokov and…