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Microsoft Targets Cybercrime with Chainalysis: Insights from Maurice Mason
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, aided by Chainalysis tools, disrupts a major phishing operation targeting Office 365, marking a pivotal integration of cryptocurrency tracing in its cybercrime efforts.
UK's Cyber Crime Strategy: Strengthening Crypto Policing
UK law enforcement is ramping up its fight against crypto crime through government funding, training, and strategic partnerships, according to insights from NPCC's Andrew Gould.
Zodia Custody's Sophie Bowler Discusses Compliance Challenges in Crypto
Sophie Bowler of Zodia Custody shares insights on financial crime prevention and compliance in the crypto sector, highlighting the role of blockchain analytics in enhancing security.
FBI's Evolving Role in Combatting Crypto Crime and National Security Threats
FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle discusses the agency's evolving strategies to combat crypto crime, ransomware, and national security threats alongside Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin.
FBI's Virtual Assets Unit: A Strategic Frontline Against Cryptocurrency Crime
The FBI's Virtual Assets Unit, led by Patrick Wyman, combats crypto crime by unifying expertise and innovative strategies, showcasing the agency's proactive approach to digital currency challenges.
Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Warns of New Ransomware Devised by Notorious North Korean Ransomware Group
Multinational cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has announced that the notorious North Korean crypto criminal group, Lazarus, is planning on releasing a new ransomware.
FTX Officials Says the Exchange Has Been Compromised by Hackers
Despite being the most embattled exchange, FTX has suffered a multi-million cyberattack
Randall Crater, Founder of "My Big Coin" Sentenced
A U.S. Federal Court Judge sentenced Randall Crater to 100 months in prison. Crater defrauded 55 investors with $7.6 million.
Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Bitcoin from Silk Road
James Zhong, who stole more than 51,680 Bitcoin from Silk Road in 2012, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for wire fraud charges. The Bitcoin was worth roughly $3.4 billion at the time of its seizure in November 2021.
CipherTrace Life Hack for Criminal Investigations: How to Know if Cryptocurrency Was Utilized
CipherTrace blockchain analytics firm has revealed guidelines that could help law enforcement identify that cryptocurrency was used for illicit activities.
FBI Arrests 2 Hackers for Ransomware and “Crypto-Jacking” Scams, 5 Chinese Suspects Still at Large
The DoJ and the FBI seized two criminals connected to a cybercrime targeting over 100 companies in the US and abroad with ransomware, crypto jacking and more.
DoJ Charges BitClub Promoter for Role in $722 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
A Californian man pleaded guilty for his involvement in perpetrating BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining scheme that generated at least $722 million.