FBI requests ransomware attackers’ Bitcoin wallet data
The FBI has requested Americans to disclose information that can be used to find the whereabouts of the hackers. This request was made in conjunction with two other federal agencies, CISA and MS-ISAC. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center released coordinated advice in an […]
FBI warns crypto investors about security vulnerabilities
This FBI warning comes after a number of hacks on DeFi this year, which caused investors to lose crypto worth billions of dollars. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to improve their security and warned investors about the holes in these platforms. The FBI’s warning comes as DeFi platforms, […]
FBI issues alert as ‘Pig Butchering’ crypto scam gains momentum
The Pig Butchering scam relies on a fraudster gaining confidence with their victim sometimes over a long time span of weeks or months.” According to recent media reports, U.S. officials have issued warnings about the pig butchering scam’s expanding notoriety, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Lakewood Police, where incidents have been reported. […]
FBI Apprehends Virgil Griffith for Breaking Sanctions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has arrested an Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith after breaking sanctions against North Korea, He was formally sentenced earlier today. Griffith spoke at the controversial event in North Korea, which was attended by journalist Ethan Lou, author of Once a Bitcoin Miner. For Griffith’s sentencing, he was asked to provide a statement, […]
FBI issues warning against fraudulent schemes involving crypto ATMs
TheFBI has issued a warning about fraudulent schemes that make use of bitcoin ATMs and QR codes to collect payment information. “The FBI has seen an increase in scammers directing victims to use physical cryptocurrency ATMs and digital QR codes to complete payment transactions,” the FBI said in a public service announcement. According to the […]