Cryptocurrency scams have been on the rise in recent years, with cyber-criminals using various tactics to take advantage of crypto users. While some of these techniques are far from new, malicious parties are getting creative when it comes to crypto crimes. An Attractive Target While many crypto enthusiasts believe that centralized exchanges (CEXs) are safer, […]
Category: Hacks and Crime
January 17, 2023
December 28, 2022
Bitcoin Kidnapping Results in $10 Million Ramson
Recently, a kidnapping in Brazil resulted in a multi-million dollar payment in bitcoin for the criminals. The case happened over 2 years ago, in September 2020. At the time, the victim – a German entrepreneur who chose not to disclose his identity – was seized by a pair of criminals in front of his home […]
December 14, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried Attempts”Vegan Diet” As Get Out Of Jail Free Card
The disgraced CEO of FTX is finally facing the consequences of his actions that led to one of the most significant market crashes in crypto history. After being arrested by the Royal Police of the Bahamas, SBF is now waiting for an extradition hearing scheduled for February. His legal team attempted to convince the Bahamian […]