An intelligence company released a report indicating the connection betweens Chinese authorities and a crypto-exploitative hacking collective.
North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Crypto and Fiat to Fund Weapons Programs
North Korea is funding its weapons of mass destruction via hacks of banks and crypto exchanges, says a confidential U.N. report.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Restarting Trade Services
The exchange lost 3 billion yuan during a hack on July 11.
Hackers Infect 50,000 Servers With Sophisticated Crypto Mining Malware
Hackers have breached over 50,000 servers across the world to mine cryptocurrency using unusually sophisticated tools, according to a new report.
Study Finds Most Ransomware Solutions Just Pay Out Crypto
A study has found that most ransomware recovery services are actually just paying crypto ransoms to hackers.
New Crypto-Mining Malware Targeting Asian Firms With NSA Tools
A new form of malware discovered by Symantec is targeting enterprises using leaked NSA tools to infect networks and mine monero.
Student Gets 10-Year Jail Term for SIM-Swap Crypto Thefts Worth $7.5 Million
A 21-year-old student from the U.S. who stole over $7.5 million in cryptocurrency via SIM-swap hacks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
North Korea Hacking Crypto Exchanges to Circumvent Sanctions: UN Panel
A U.N. Security Council panel has linked North Korea to millions lost in cryptocurrency hacks, Nikkei Asian Review reports.
Coinbase Just Paid a $30K Bounty for the Discovery of Critical Bug
San Francisco-based crypto exchange desk Coinbase has just forked out a $30,000 bounty to the finder of a critical bug in its systems.
Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Thief Indicted for Hacking Over 50 US Victims
A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in a U.S. supreme court indictment over 52 cases of SIM-swap identity and crypto theft.
Suspect Behind $11 Million Crypto Theft Arrested in Europol-Led Operation
An investigation by Europol and other police agencies has led to the arrest of a British suspect allegedly behind a spate of crypto thefts.
Court Win for Bithumb Exchange in Case of Crypto Investor’s $355K Hack
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange after a user sued the firm over a $355,000 hack.
New Crypto Mining Malware Seen to ‘Evolve,’ Say Researchers
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Check Point say a relatively new form of crypto mining malware, dubbed KingMiner, is “evolving.”
Victims Sue AT&T, T-Mobile Over ‘SIM Swap’ Crypto Hacks
A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of “SIM swapping” hacks.
North Korean Hacking Group Lazerus Stole $571 Million in Cryptos: Report
North Korea’s infamous hacking group, dubbed Lazarus, has managed to steal over half a billion dollars in cryptocurrencies, a report indicates.
Google Moves to Protect Chrome Users From Cryptojacking and Hacks
Google is bringing in stricter rules for Chrome extension developers, a move should reduce the risk of crypto hacks and mining malware.
Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report
Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.
Police Arrest Hackers Alleged in $87 Million Crypto Theft
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly stole bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies worth around 600 million yuan, or $87 million.
California Judge Orders Accused Hacker to Pay Bail in Crypto
A man has been ordered to pay bail in cryptocurrency while he faces charges of hacking the computer network of a San Francisco game company.
1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos
Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.