Armed Men Steal $820K in Crypto From French Family in Ploudalmezeau Home Invasion
Two hooded men armed with a pistol held a Brittany family hostage for more than three hours on…
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Rise in wrench attacks tied to foreign networks: French police
Police say crypto-linked “wrench attacks” have become an organized crime, with SIRASCO noting a surge in ransomware tied…
Ransomware Extortion Falls 35% in 2024 Crackdowns and Resistance Rise: Chainalysis
[[{„value”:” Coinspeaker Ransomware Extortion Falls 35% in 2024 Crackdowns and Resistance Rise: Chainalysis Global ransomware extortion payments plunged…
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to…
Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding Bitcoin
Maryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through…
Missouri Man Arrested for Extorting Former Employer With Bitcoin Ransom
A Missouri man, Daniel Rhyne, was arrested for attempting to extort his former employer, a New Jersey-based industrial…
Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case
A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in…
Indian Authority Arrests Man in Crypto Extortion Case
A Gujarat-based man, Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, was arrested under the anti-money laundering law in connection with kidnapping and…
After Exit Scam, Incognito Darknet Market Operators Now Threaten User Data Leak in Extortion Twist
Numerous accounts have recently revealed that shortly after the darknet market (DNM) Incognito apparently conducted an ‘exit scam,’…
Judge Kaplan Rejects Bankman-Fried’s Request for Sentencing Delay, Affirms March 2024 Date
In a recent development in the high-profile case of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange…