Crypto hacks saw a 44% decrease in January 2025, yet hackers managed to steal $73 million.
In 2024, cybercriminals stole a record $2.2 billion from crypto platforms, shaking the industry once again.
The US Justice Department shut down Popeyetools, a cybercrime marketplace, for illicit crypto transactions. Three administrators were charged.
Crypto drainers, such as Inferno Drainer, are feeling pressure from law enforcement as ties to high-profile attacks are discovered.
The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminals exploiting "Remember-Me cookies" to bypass multifactor authentication, posing a threat to user security.
Hong Kong police dismantled a syndicate using deepfake technology in a romance scam that deceived men and stole $46 million.
German authorities shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges for allegedly supporting an “underground economy.”
German authorities have shut down 47 crypto exchange services involved in criminal activities, bypassing anti-money laundering protocols.
Argentina's Ministry of Security creates an Artificial Intelligence Unit to fight cybercrime.
Three hackers have laundered 17,800 Ether worth $42.7 million through Tornado Cash in the last three days, highlighting its use in cybercrime.
A new crypto scam on Solana is emerging, posing significant risks to users. Stay alert.
The U.S. and South Korea are working together to address North Korea's $3 billion theft in the cryptocurrency sector, as discussed at a recent symposium in New York City.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is detained in France over severe charges including facilitating organized crime, child pornography, and narcotics. The legal process remains uncertain as investigations continue, with broad allegations highlighting serious cybercrime activities.
Emmanuel Macron addresses the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression amid cybercrime investigations.
Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Russian cybercriminal, faces charges in the U.S. for cryptocurrency money laundering and extortion. His indictment marks a significant step in global law enforcement's fight against cybercrime.
A Russian cybercriminal was extradited to the U.S. and charged with offenses related to extortion and laundering cryptocurrency.
Philippine authorities arrested 99 people in a raid on a crypto scam operation in Parañaque City. The scam involved cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams, targeting 67 foreign nationals and 32 Filipinos, including Chinese managers. Charges are being prepared under cybercrime and securities regulations laws.
A $55 million phishing attack on Dai tokens highlights Web3 security vulnerabilities.
In 2024, cryptocurrency crime has surged, with a notable rise in Bitcoin thefts and ransomware attacks targeting centralized exchanges.
Cryptocurrency-related crimes, especially ransomware and scams, are on the rise, with stolen funds reaching $1.58 billion by July 2024.
Australia uncovers over 2,000 compromised crypto wallets in a global operation against cryptocurrency scammers, with the Federal Police investigating losses and tactics used by scammers.
Over 2,000 Australian crypto wallets have been compromised by phishing scams in Operation Spincaster, leading to millions in losses. This global initiative, led by Chainalysis and involving six countries, aims to combat crypto fraud. Cybercrime remains a significant threat, with phishing tactics evolving continuously.
The Australian Federal Police uncovered a major crypto scam where over 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets were hacked by foreign fraudsters as part of Operation Spincaster.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau to analyze crypto theft complaints and conduct blockchain transaction analyses.
Europol's latest report highlights Bitcoin's evolving role in cybercrime and the rising use of stablecoins like Tether.
Shiba Inu's marketing lead warned the community about a fake $TREAT token scam to protect SHIB enthusiasts from cybercriminals.
Four Vietnamese nationals were charged in the U.S. for cybercrimes, resulting in over $71 million in losses from 2018 to 2021. The group, known as 'FIN9', hacked U.S. companies, stealing sensitive data and funds.
Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning.
Dutch police and ESET uncovered a crypto theft linked to the Ebury botnet, which has compromised over 400,000 systems in 15 years.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered seven new wallets associated with the North Korean Lazarus Group, which contain $61 million in Bitcoin.
North Korea is implicated in laundering $147.5M of stolen cryptocurrency through Tornado Cash, as per UN reports documenting 97 DPRK crypto attacks worth $3.6B since 2017. A Tornado Cash developer has been sentenced to 64 months in jail.
A sophisticated crypto heist involving address poisoning led to the theft of approximately $68 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC).
