A new report by Surfshark reveals that Nigeria has experienced a significant number of email account breaches, with over 23 million incidents since 2004. This represents approximately 0.1% […]
Bitcoin Kidnapping Case: 11 Officers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A high-profile kidnapping case involving businessman Shailesh Bhatt has resulted in the sentencing of 11 law enforcement officers to life imprisonment. Bhatt was abducted at a gas station […]
Law Enforcement Dismantles Online Fake ID Marketplace Accepting Crypto
Authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have joined forces to shut down VerifTools, an online marketplace for fake IDs that accepts digital currencies as payment. The […]
Authorities Take Down VerifTools: Largest Fake ID Platform Shut Down
Law enforcement agencies have dismantled VerifTools, a major online marketplace selling counterfeit identification documents. The Dutch and US authorities shut down the platform which allowed users to purchase […]
Crypto Extortion Leader Sentenced Further for Assaulting Witness
Remy Ra St. Felix, the leader of a violent crypto extortion scheme, has been handed additional prison time after assaulting a witness in a case involving stolen Bitcoin. […]
Hong Kong Elderly Man Targeted in Cryptocurrency Exchange Robbery
A 77-year-old man from Hong Kong suffered a significant financial loss due to a fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange scheme. On August 25th, the victim intended to purchase stablecoins worth […]
South Korean Police Crack Down on $28 Million Hacker Ring
South Korean authorities have dismantled a transnational hacking syndicate responsible for stealing over $28 million from financial and governmental websites. The group, led by the Chinese national known […]
Seoul Police Crackdown on International Hacking Group, Arrest 16 Suspects
South Korean authorities have dismantled an international hacking group responsible for targeting government and financial institutions. Through a joint operation, they arrested 16 suspects involved in a complex […]
Crypto Voice Phishing Surges 6.6-Fold in South Korea
South Korean cryptocurrency holders are facing a sharp rise in crypto voice phishing scams, highlighting a pressing need for heightened awareness and security measures. The National Police Agency […]
Interpol Seizes $100 Million in Crypto Crackdown Across Africa
In a significant operation, Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 has resulted in the seizure of nearly $100 million in cryptocurrencies and equipment across 18 African countries. This coordinated effort […]
Private Firms May Assist in Crypto Asset Seizures Under New U.S. Bill
A new US bill, introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis, proposes utilizing private companies to aid in the seizure of cryptocurrency assets linked to criminal activities. This move aims […]
Interpol’s Crypto Bust Nets $100M, Impacts 1,200 Arrests Across Africa
A major international crackdown on cybercrime has resulted in the seizure of over $100 million in illegal crypto assets, leading to the arrest of nearly 1,200 suspects across […]
Interpol Cracks Down On Crypto Scammers, Recovering Over $100 Million in Africa
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 has led to the arrest of 1,209 alleged cybercriminals responsible for defrauding nearly 88,000 victims across Africa. The investigation resulted in the recovery of […]
North Korea Shifts Tactics: Coinbase Under New Cyber Threat
Coinbase finds itself at the forefront of a shift in cyber warfare as North Korean hackers move beyond simple theft to infiltrate companies from within. Recent attacks highlight […]
Seoul Police Nab Fugitive Over $13 Million Crypto Scam
A fugitive suspected of orchestrating a large-scale cryptocurrency scam, defrauding over 1,300 victims of an estimated $13.2 million USD, has been apprehended in Seoul. The arrest sheds light […]