Russian spies using crypto and Telegram to incite chaos across Europe
Russian spies are using Telegram and crypto to entice teenagers and young adults across Europe to carry out acts of sabotage and violence.
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EU sanctions to Russia include crypto platforms for the first time
The European Union has unveiled its 19th set of sanctions on Russia that target crypto platforms and crypto transactions for the first time.
Crypto malware creators allegedly infected their own PCs
The US says that the individuals who created the DanaBot malware inadvertently infected their own computers and leaked their data.
Russian investigator handed 16 years in jail for accepting 1,032-bitcoin bribe
Russia sentenced the former investigator after authorities discovered his bitcoin bribe in a file labeled "Pension."
Russian hackers are using deepfake porn sites to steal crypto
Russian ransomware group Fin7 has created at least seven different AI-generated deepfake sites that create non-consensual nude images.
High treason charge for Russian man who ‘sent crypto to Ukraine’
Russia has accused yet another man of treason, this time for allegedly sending crypto to Ukraine's armed forces.
Hamster Kombat players are exploiting the game with massage guns
Their popularity among Hamster Kombat players means that massage gun sellers are advertising them as a way to quickly mine coins.
Ukraine police raid criminal crypto call center ring
Authorities detained 14 suspects accused of defrauding victims across Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the European Union.
Russian crypto exchange Beribit freezes withdrawals, offers chocolate instead
Beribit staff reportedly offered chocolate to around 50 people who were demanding the return of over 400 million rubles ($4.2 million).
Developer jailed for aiding Trickbot ransomware behind $800M crypto theft
Vladimir Dunaev pleaded guilty to aiding the Trickbot ransomware group known for targeting schools and hospitals with its malware.