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Binance CEO denies FBI "shot" rumor
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied rumors that he was "shot" by the FBI, which were "spread widely" on a Chinese messaging platform. CZ took the opportunity to reiterate the close working relationship between Binance and the FBI, and emphasized the importance of ignoring fake news and distractions.
Elon Musk Confirms Russian Bitcoin Ransomware Attack Targeting Tesla, FBI to the Rescue
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla was recently targeted in a ransomware attack set to extort $1 million in Bitcoin from the car manufacturing giant.
FBI Monitors North Korea's Lazarus Group in Major Cryptocurrency Heist
The FBI is monitoring cryptocurrency theft by DPRK's TraderTraitor-affiliated actors, including Lazarus Group and APT38. The agency suspects the DPRK might liquidate over $40 million worth of bitcoin. The FBI advises companies to scrutinize blockchain data and remain cautious about transactions associated with these addresses.
FBI Warns Crypto Ecosystem Investors of DeFi Scams
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public warning to investors, especially those fond of the crypto ecosystem to be aware of scams specifically targeting the Decentralized Finance ecosystem
FBI seizes $100,000 in cryptocurrency and NFTs
The FBI confiscated the property in October 2022 for violating "federal law," with the NFTs valued over $100,000.
Teenage Twitter Hacker Could Use Bitcoin to Post $725,000 Bail
The mastermind behind Twitter’s recent massive hack attack has finally been arrested after a nationwide investigation by the FBI, and bail for him has been set at $725,000.
Bitcoin Twitter Hack Investigation Reveals Second Teen Mastermind
US authorities revealed that there may have been another hacker that played a prominent role in the Bitcoin hack that overtook Twitter on July 15.
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as NFT Developers to Target Internet Users
The FBI warns of NFT scams by criminals posing as developers, amid growing concerns over various fraudulent activities in the NFT space.
Microsoft Takes Down COVID-19 Cyber Criminals to Eliminate "Business Email Compromise" Attacks
Scammers have been taking advantage of COVID-19 and the worldwide economic crisis revolving around it to retrieve personal information and phish data from Microsoft users.
US Department of Justice Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a cryptocurrency enforcement framework, which offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats in the crypto space.
US Senator Demands Answers from Twitter Over Massive Bitcoin Hack Incident
US senator Josh Hawley has urged Twitter to cooperate with fed agencies and take necessary measures to secure the social media site before the cyber hacking accounts of celebrities, politicians, technology moguls, and major firms in an apparent Bitcoin scam expands further.
Corrupt Cop Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bitcoin Bribe from Dark Web Drug Dealer
A former police officer has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for accepting a Bitcoin bribe from a dark web dealer, in exchange for his professional services.