Major Law Enforcement Operation Busts 300 Crime Rings, Recovers Millions in Crypto
One of the largest law enforcement operations against encrypted criminal activities to date has seized millions in crypto and infiltrated more than 300 criminal syndicates.According to a press release...
Uphold Exec Accused of ‘Fraudulently Misdirecting’ $700K in Funds
Digital finance platform Uphold has dismissed its chief compliance officer, claiming he pocketed corporate and user funds.  The company said Sameer Ismail, 39, a stalwart of the U.K. crypto scene,...
UK Police Raid Suspected Cannabis Factory, Find Bitcoin Mining Operation
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DOJ seizes $2.3 million in cryptocurrency payments from Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
Written by Tim Starks Jun 7, 2021 |...
SIM swapping victim alleges T-Mobile failed to stop $20,000 cryptocurrency scam
Written by Jeff Stone Jun 4, 2021 |...
Government, industry scramble to prioritize ransomware amid fallout from pipeline, JBS breaches
Written by Tim Starks Jun 4, 2021 |...
How Hydra, a Russian dark net market, made more than $1 billion in 2020
Written by Tim Starks May 25, 2021 |...
Alleged North Korean hackers scouted crypto exchange employees before stealing currency, researchers say
Written by Sean Lyngaas May 24, 2021 |...
Justice Department launches review of cyber policies after ransomware, supply chain scourges
Written by Sean Lyngaas Apr 30, 2021 |...
Crypto scammer who threatened victims’ families pleads guilty, faces 2-year minimum
Written by Jeff Stone Apr 28, 2021 |...