Crypto Crime News
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New Microsoft Discovery Reveals Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency Wallets on Chrome
Microsoft’s security team has recently uncovered a remote access trojan (RAT) targeting cryptocurrency wallets used in Google Chrome.
Crypto Users Targeted in New Sophisticated Wallet Scam
A surge in phishing emails is hitting crypto users, with scammers posing as Coinbase and Gemini to steal funds.
Thai Authorities Uncover Massive Illegal Crypto Mining Operation, Seizing 63 Rigs
On Friday, officials from Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) uncovered a significant illegal crypto mining operation, seizing 63 mining machines valued at approximately 2 million baht ($60,000).
Interpol Fugitive May Be Tied to New Crypto Scheme
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has uncovered evidence that Hayden Davis, the fugitive behind the LIBRA project and wanted by Interpol, may be the mastermind behind a newly launched cryptocurrency called WOLF.
UK Law Enforcement Officer Faces Multiple Charges Over Alleged Bitcoin Theft
A law enforcement officer in the UK has found himself in serious legal trouble, facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a substantial amount of Bitcoin during a 2017 investigation.
American Sentenced to 7 Years for Crypto-Fueled Drug Trafficking Scheme
An american has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that relied on cryptocurrency for payments and money laundering.
Ex-Bank Staffer Pleads Guilty to Facilitating Fraud and Drug Money Laundering
A former Bank of America employee has admitted to playing a role in an international money laundering network that funneled millions of dollars through fraudulent bank accounts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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New Microsoft Discovery Reveals Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency Wallets on Chrome
20.03.2025 13:00 2 min. read -
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Crypto Platform Faces $8.4 Million Loss After Exploit Compromises Admin Privileges
22.03.2025 10:00 1 min. read -
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Bithumb Under Investigation in South Korea for Alleged Misuse of Company Funds
20.03.2025 14:00 1 min. read -
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Ex-Bank Staffer Pleads Guilty to Facilitating Fraud and Drug Money Laundering
15.03.2025 13:00 1 min. read -
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Interpol Fugitive May Be Tied to New Crypto Scheme
16.03.2025 20:00 2 min. read