Browsing: Security and Privacy
A TikTok rapper and her husband have been charged with conspiring to launder $4.5bn worth of cryptocurrency stolen from a virtual currency…
The number of SIM swapping incidents reported to the FBI has soared over the past three years, with over five…
Cryptocurrency experts have identified $602m of ransomware payments made in 2021, but warned the real figure will likely surpass the…
As with many parts of the economy, digital technologies are playing an increasingly significant role in the financial services industry.…
Around three-quarters (74%) of ransomware revenue resulted from attacks associated with Russia in 2021, according to a new report by blockchain investigations…
A cryptocurrency lending firm has settled to the tune of $100m after first-of-its kind regulatory action from the US Securities…
Contrary to popular lore, cryptocurrencies are not a haven for anonymous criminals. In fact, armed with smart analytics, it’s easier…
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on the criminal misuse of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. In…
The United States has indicted the founder of open-source cryptocurrency BitConnect for allegedly orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar global Ponzi scheme. An indictment, returned…
Cryptocurrency firms have hit back at suggestions that Russia may use digital money to circumvent sanctions, claiming it’s too small…