A recent report from Scotland’s Police highlights a significant increase in cryptocurrency-related crime since 2019. The report, submitted to the Scottish Police Authority’s Policing Performance Committee, reveals a […]
International Task Force Dismantles Cryptocurrency Platform Used by Pedophiles
An international task force has successfully shut down a platform used to facilitate illicit transactions involving pedophiles, according to authorities. This action underscores the growing intersection between cryptocurrency […]
North Korea Funding Nuclear Program with Stolen Cryptocurrency: Security Concerns Grow
The Lazarus Group, a known cybercriminal organization linked to North Korea, has allegedly used stolen cryptocurrency to fund the country’s nuclear program. This revelation raises significant concerns about […]
North Korea’s Cyber Espionage Threat Expands to Global Blockchain Firms
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) warns that North Korean-linked fraudsters are expanding their infiltration of blockchain firms beyond the United States, targeting companies in the United Kingdom and […]
Yahoo School Raid: Police Arrest Cybercriminals, Rescue Underage Trainee
The Lagos State Police have dismantled a notorious cybercrime operation known as a ‘Yahoo School’, arresting four experienced fraudsters and six trainees, including an underage boy of just […]
Cryptocurrency Hacks Soar in Q1 2025: Record Losses Exceed $1.6 Billion
A worrying trend emerged in the first quarter of 2025, as cryptocurrency hacks surged, leading to significant financial losses. According to BlockBeats data, over 60 hacking incidents were […]
South Korean Court Sentences Three Crypto Scammers for $416K Fraud Scheme
A South Korean court has delivered sentences to three individuals who were found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $416,000 (around 610 […]
Crypto Scammers Exploit Job Schemes, Infecting Devices with Malware
Cyber criminals have devised a new tactic to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims: exploiting legitimate job opportunities. A malware-laden app called ‘GrassCall’ is the latest weapon in their […]
FBI Uncovers North Korean Hacker Group Behind Bybit Cryptocurrency Theft
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that the North Korean hacker group, known as ‘TraderTraitor’, is responsible for stealing $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from the […]
GitHub Repositories: New Weapon in Cybercriminals’ Arsenal
Cybersecurity experts are warning of a growing threat from hackers leveraging GitHub repositories for malicious purposes. A campaign called GitVenom has been identified, where criminals have created hundreds […]
Bybit Hacker Launders Massive Portion of Stolen Funds Within 60 Hours
A hacker responsible for the massive Bybit exploit has already laundered over $224 million of the stolen funds in just 60 hours, raising concerns about the speed and […]
US Seizes $31M in Cryptocurrency Tied to Uranium Finance Hack
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $31 million in cryptocurrency linked to the hack of the defunct decentralized finance platform Uranium Finance in April 2021. The […]
U.S. Authorities Seize $31M in Funds from Uranium Finance Crypto Heist
In a significant recovery effort, U.S. authorities have seized approximately $31 million in cryptocurrency linked to the 2021 Uranium Finance hack. The operation involved a joint effort by […]
U.S. Seizes $31 Million in Crypto from Uranium Finance Exploit
In a major win for law enforcement investigating cybercrime, US authorities have seized $31 million in cryptocurrency linked to the 2021 exploit of Uranium Finance, a decentralized finance […]