Fake Cryptocurrency Wallets Found on Google and Apple App Stores
It is estimated that cryptocurrency scammers stole USD2.7bn during 2020.
Anti-Virus Mogul John McAfee Charged with Using Twitter for Cryptocurrency Securities Fraud
McAfee claimed his phone and Twitter account had been taken over soon after he began promoting cryptocurrencies.
Why China’s Digital Currency Is a Threat to US Power
Leaders like Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam are working to align a state-backed digital legal tender with the sanctions-busting capabilities of a distributed ledger for international transfers.
Police Arrest International SIM Swap Gang That Stole $100mn in Cryptocurrency
Teenagers and twentysomethings in the UK, Malta and Belgium targeted American sports stars, musicians and influencers.
SS7 Used to Hack Messages of 20 Cryptocurrency Execs
Hackers took control of Telegram, Gmail and Yahoo accounts with the intention of tricking the victim’s business associates.
Bitcoin Entrepreneur Starts Anti-SIM Swap Telco for Rich People
Haseeb Awan charges cryptocurrency millionaires USD99 per month for a mobile plan that requires a notarized letter to make changes.
Europol Report Links TV Piracy to Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
Cryptocurrency mining was used to disguise the illegal profits of two different digital TV piracy gangs.
FBI Investigates Hacking of Elite Twitter Accounts by Bitcoin Scammers
Some suspect insiders were paid to give access to the accounts of VIPs including Barack Obama, Elon Musk and Kanye West.
$50mn SIM Swapper Targeted Blockchain Experts
18 year old Canadian Samy Bensaci is alleged to be part of a gang that focused on stealing from cryptocurrency investors.
Cyber Expert Analyzes How to Steal Cryptocurrency with SIM Swaps
Hackers use SIM swaps as part of a process that also abuses the lax security of email providers and cryptocurrency wallets.