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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

Ripple Executive Chairman Chris Larsen Says Hacker Accessed His Personal XRP Accounts

A hacker has cracked Ripple's co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen's personal wallets, reportedly stealing more than $117 million worth…

February 1, 2024

$2,170,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) Seized by German Authorities From Alleged Illegal Movie Streamers: Report

German law enforcement authorities provisionally seized nearly 50,000 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $2.17 billion as part of an investigation into an…

February 1, 2024

DOJ Charges Founder and Top Promoters of Alleged $1,890,000,000 Crypto Ponzi Scheme That Promised High Returns

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has slapped three individuals with criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in a…

January 31, 2024

Phishing Comments Under X Posts Leading to Many Crypto Thefts, Says Blockchain Security Firm SlowMist

Misleading comments that link to crypto phishing scams are plaguing the social media platform X, according to the blockchain security…

January 31, 2024

Woman Who Allegedly Tried To Launder $6,500,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) on Trial in London: Report

A Chinese national is reportedly being put on trial in the UK over an alleged $6.5 billion fraud involving Bitcoin…

January 30, 2024

Founders of Alleged $575,000,000 Crypto Fraud To Be Extradited to US From Estonia: Report

Estonia reportedly decided on Thursday to hand over to the United States two of its citizens for their alleged involvement…

January 28, 2024

Apple Security Alert Issued As New Scam Drains Bank Accounts, Steals Personal Info

Security experts are warning millions of Apple users about a new scam designed to extract your sensitive personal and banking…

January 27, 2024

Algorand Foundation CEO’s X Account Compromised As Spree of Crypto Social Media Hacks Continue

The X social media account of the Algorand Foundation’s chief executive has been hacked, marking the third major exploit of…

January 27, 2024

US Commodities Regulator Issues Warning About AI Scams Promoting Crypto Asset Trading Schemes

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a warning about artificial intelligence (AI) scams promoting false crypto opportunities…

January 27, 2024

Fraudulent ‘Jet Frog’ Withdrawals Hit Bank Accounts As Millions Warned To Watch for Unusual Activity

Several major banks are confirming the spread of a new banking scam that utilizes the unusual name "Jet Frog". News.com.au…

January 26, 2024