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Coinbase data breach spills offline as victims get scam mail
Victims of the Coinbase data breach face a new threat as scammers exploit stolen information in a bold offline phishing campaign.
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US takes down 145 domains linked to $17M darknet marketplace and seize crypto wallets
Despite US intervention, BidenCash network shows resilience with several active domains still in operation.
Crime
Venezuelans turn to stablecoins as Government arrests Instagram FX rate account mods
With 160% exchange rate rise, stablecoins emerge as stable alternatives in Venezuela's economic turmoil.
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Moroccan police arrests suspect behind recent crypto-related kidnappings in France
The 24 year-old man was reportedly subject to an Interpol red notice issued by French authorities.
Crime
Coinbase delayed revealing data breach that may cost up to $400M, drops third-party vendor
Legal battles loom for Coinbase over delayed breach disclosure and insider hacks.
Crime
Hackers now pose as security companies to frame victims while stealing private keys
Scammers posing as blockchain security companies target users while framing them for illicit activities.
Scams
US Treasury sanctions Philippines tech firm over aiding $200 million pig butchering spree
Funnull's infrastructure supported fraudsters with domain-generation algorithms and deceptive websites to aid pig butchering scams.
Culture
Ozark star Julia Garner to play Caroline Ellison in Obama Netflix miniseries on FTX collapse
Produced by Higher Ground, The Altruists aims to explore the tension between effective altruism and rising fraud at FTX.
Crime
Kidnappers arrested for 2 week torture of tourist in NY luxury mansion to get Bitcoin keys
Security analysts warn SoHo case exemplifies pivot from digital theft to "wrench attacks," with crypto investors facing real-world coercion for wallet credentials.
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Former SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony convicted on all charges in $200M crypto fraud scheme
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Cetus posts $5M bounty for hacker’s ID amid centralization concerns on Sui freeze
Hacks
Sui-based Cetus Protocol suspends operations following $223 million oracle exploit
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