December 5, 2024 at 10:42PM A Nebraska man pleaded guilty to running a significant cryptojacking operation, which involves illicitly using computer resources for cryptocurrency mining. His arrest and charges occurred in April, culminating in this recent plea. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. A Nebraska man has pleaded guilty. 2. The case involves a large-scale cryptojacking operation. 3. … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 03:35PM U.S. authorities arrested 19-year-old Remington Goy Ogletree, connected to the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang, for breaching a financial institution and telecoms. He exploited phishing tactics, targeting employee credentials, and sent millions of phishing texts to steal cryptocurrency. Investigations reveal his extensive criminal activities and ties to other notorious hackers. ### … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 01:39AM Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which stole nearly 120,000 bitcoins. His wife, Heather Morgan, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced soon. Authorities linked their arrests to laundering schemes involving fake identities and cryptocurrency exchanges. ### Meeting … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 01:16PM North Korean cryptocurrency hackers have been targeting macOS users by using deceptive PDF applications, backdoors, and innovative persistence techniques to infiltrate systems. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Threat Overview**: North Korean cryptocurrency thieves are actively targeting macOS users. 2. **Method of Attack**: Attackers are utilizing fake PDF applications to execute their … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 05:45PM AU10TIX released its Q3 2024 Global Identity Fraud Report at Money 20/20, highlighting a surge in automated bot attacks targeting social media, particularly before the US presidential election. The report notes advancements in AI-driven fraud techniques, including synthetic selfies, emphasizing the need for behavior-based detection and enhanced verification systems. **Meeting … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 01:32AM The FBI created a cryptocurrency, NexFundAI, to monitor and apprehend suspected fraudsters, resulting in arrests in three countries. The initiative targeted alleged “wash trading” schemes aimed at misleading investors. Charges were filed against several individuals and organizations, including Saitama, for manipulating crypto markets and making false statements. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 7, 2024 at 05:54PM LEGO website was briefly hacked by cryptocurrency scammers on Friday. The breach lasted 75 minutes, promoting a fake LEGO token purchasable with Ethereum. The scam linked visitors to Uniswap to buy the token. LEGO confirmed the breach, assuring no compromised user accounts and implementing measures to prevent future breaches. The … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 06:57PM Two suspects, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, were arrested in Miami for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency. They gained unauthorized access to victims’ crypto accounts, laundered the proceeds, and financed lavish lifestyles. Investigators identified a third conspirator known as “Wiz.” The FBI tracked the suspects through their spending and … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 05:02PM The Marko Polo cybercrime gang is an escalating global financial threat, orchestrating at least 30 concurrent fraud campaigns and utilizing advanced malware to compromise tens of thousands of devices. They impersonate popular brands like Zoom and Discord to target individuals and organizations in gaming, virtual meetings, and cryptocurrency markets, employing … Read more
June 26, 2024 at 02:52PM Remy St Felix, a 24-year-old leader of an international robbery crew, was convicted in the US for carrying out violent home invasions to steal cryptocurrency tokens. He led the gang in stealing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of crypto through kidnappings and terrorizing wealthy victims. St Felix faces a … Read more