India is planning to introduce a comprehensive global database of cryptocurrency exchanges to help law enforcement agencies combat crypto-related crimes. This initiative comes as part of India’s push to align itself with international standards for regulating cryptocurrency assets. As per The Economic Times report, the launch is expected by the end of the current financial…
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Crypto hackers have turned their attention toward the crypto user, and “security hygiene” is more important than ever, according to Binance’s Jimmy Su. Lurking in the shadiest corners of the dark web is a “well-established” ecosystem of hackers that target cryptocurrency users with poor “security hygiene,” according to Binance’s chief security officer, Jimmy Su. Speaking…
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Cybersecurity researchers have found tens of thousands of devices storing Chatgpt credentials that have been infected with info-stealing malware. The account details have ended up being sold on the dark web, they said, pointing out that the Asia-Pacific leads by number of such offers. Increase of Compromised Accounts Testifies to the Growing Popularity of Chatgpt,…
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In the FTX bankruptcy case, the presiding judge John Dorsey has ruled to maintain the confidentiality of individual customer identities, according to a recent decision on Friday. Dorsey emphasized the importance of safeguarding these clients, expressing concern for their potential vulnerability to scams. Despite the Media’s Attempt, FTX Customers’ Identities Will Be Shielded From Public…
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According to a court document filed on March 31, 2023, regarding the sentencing of James Zhong, who stole over 50,000 bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace, the U.S. government plans to liquidate 41,490 bitcoin “over the course of this calendar year.” U.S. Government Discloses Strategy for Selling Confiscated Bitcoin The U.S. government, one of the…
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Russian crypto traders have been looking to obtain unrestricted accounts for global exchanges as their access to such platforms is limited. Over the past year, the offering of such accounts on the dark web has increased significantly, cybersecurity experts told the Russian press. Supply of Crypto Exchange Accounts for Russian Users Doubles in a Year…
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A leading marketplace on the dark web, Solaris, has been hit by a rival, according to crypto analytics company Elliptic. The Russia-linked platform, which tried to occupy space vacated by the busted Hydra, is believed to have conquered up to a fifth of the illicit market before the hack. Solaris Allegedly Taken Over by Darknet…
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The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has set out to teach law enforcement officers in Uzbekistan how to conduct crypto and dark web investigations. The regional body recently organized a training course for employees of the country’s security agencies in Tashkent. Uzbekistan Police and Security Agents Attend OSCE Course on Cryptocurrencies Representatives…
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Law enforcement in Russia has blocked major sites on the dark web, including a carding market leader. The platforms have been seized amid ongoing investigations into hacking groups, with Russian authorities ramping up efforts to dismantle the cybercrime rings and detain their members. Interior Ministry of Russia Hits Stolen Credit Cards Market The Ministry of…
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FinCEN has fined the operator of early crypto mixers Helix and Coin Ninja for Bank Secrecy Act violations. The founder and operator of some of the first “mixing” services in crypto will have to cough up $60 million to United States regulators, even as he faces continued criminal charges. The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement…
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