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North Korea ‘aggressively targeting’ crypto firms, warns FBI
The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting employees in the crypto and…
US seeking to forfeit $2.5m for pig-butchering scam victims: ‘we will find them’
U.S. attorneys are attempting to seize $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from an international “pig butchering” scam targeting American…
Huge Interpol operation exposes how prolific crypto scams really are
Almost 4,000 people were arrested worldwide in a recent sting — but we’re only scratching the surface when…
Law firm impersonators target crypto scam victims, FBI alarms
The FBI has issued a public warning that fraudsters posing as lawyers are contacting crypto scam victims, promising…
Crypto cyber gang FIN9 indicted in a $71m operation
FBI brings charges against FIN9 members, including conspiracy to commit fraud, extortion and money laundering related to hacking…
FBI traces crypto transfers to dismantle $100m dark web marketplace
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a dark web narcotics marketplace owner after tracking illicit crypto…
FBI charges Manhattan man with running $43m crypto Ponzi scheme
The FBI has uncovered a multi-year Ponzi scheme defrauding investors of $43 million, linked to crypto trading, with…
Bitcoin ransomware defrauds over 250 companies for $42m
Federal Bureau of Investigation officials warn the public about the spread of Akira ransomware.
Railgun refutes FBI claims of North Korean misuse, upholds privacy
Privacy protocol Railgun denies claims of North Korean hackers or sanctioned individuals using the platform, despite earlier claims…
Crypto crime wave: FBI reports 53% rise in 2023, losses near $4b
According to a new FBI report, crypto scams accounted for 86% of all investment fraud losses in the…
