Proton Wallet Emerges From Early Access

February 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Proton, the team behind Proton Mail, has taken another step into the financial world by launching Proton Wallet beyond its early access phase. This self-custodial bitcoin wallet empowers users to control their BTC, secure their funds with cutting-edge encryption, and transact peer-to-peer using the Bitcoin via Email feature, streamlining what was once a complex process. […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes Million Linked to Bybit Hack

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

Warning: Some Apps Are Searching Your Phone for Seed Phrases in Screenshots

February 6, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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According to Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm, several apps available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store contain components capable of scanning images that include cryptocurrency seed phrases. Seed Phrases Stored in Screenshots at Risk, Kaspersky Warns Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm of Russian origin, has warned about a new threat that targets […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

Coinbase Users Are Losing $300M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says

February 4, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Coinbase Users Are Losing 0M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says

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But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an Onchain Analyst Pseudonymous onchain analyst Zachxbt claimed on Monday that Coinbase users, many of them elderly, have lost more than $300 million annually to […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

Everstake Achieves Vital Staking Certification With Ethereum Staking Growing by 74%

January 31, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The SOC 2 certification ensures enterprise-level protection for every staked crypto against rising cyber threats during the crypto market’s bullish cycle. Everstake Strengthens Web3 Security With SOC 2 Certification Everstake, a blockchain staking provider has successfully obtained the SOC 2 Type 1 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier security and privacy standards. The independent compliance […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

Phemex Hacked: Over $29 Million Stolen Across Multiple Blockchains

January 23, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Phemex Hacked: Over Million Stolen Across Multiple Blockchains

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Blockchain security firm Cyvers said its systems detected multiple suspicious transactions involving Phemex’s hot wallets across several chains. Cyvers estimated that digital assets worth more than $29 million were transferred by suspicious addresses on chains including BNB, ETH, OP, POL, BASE, and ARB. In its Jan. 23 alert, the security firm noted that the suspicious […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens Targeted: Fake Sites Fuel Wallet Drains

January 23, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Fraudsters exploiting TRUMP and MELANIA tokens are draining wallets through fake websites, tricking users into sharing seed phrases and risking massive cryptocurrency losses. Fraud Wave Rocks TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens: Are Your Funds Safe? Fraudsters have leveraged the rising popularity of meme coins tied to U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, creating over […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

US, Japan, South Korea Unite to Target North Korea’s Crypto Crime Empire

January 15, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea’s Crypto Funding Machine The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning against cryptocurrency thefts linked to the […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

Crimeware-as-a-service: A new threat to crypto users

January 13, 2025 Coin Telegraph

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Crimeware-as-a-service fuels cybercrime in crypto. Explore its impact, tactics used and key steps to safeguard your wallets and transactions.

Crimeware-as-a-service (CaaS) involves experienced criminals selling their tools and services to less experienced offenders for a price. This model resembles software-as-a-service (SaaS), where the provider gives access to the software to the subscriber. In the case of crimeware-as-a-service, the SaaS model has reshaped itself in the context of cybercrime.

In the early days of cybercrime, cybercriminals mostly worked alone or in small groups, playing with technology and trying to sneak into people’s bank accounts or emails for personal gains and fun. Criminals generally used email to send viruses and commit scams.

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime in 2025, Experts Say

January 12, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Proponents of decentralized finance believe that the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools could enhance security and counter cybercriminals. AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime According to Peckshield’s Annual Crypto Security Report, digital assets worth $3.01 billion were stolen in 2024. The report’s data shows losses were split nearly evenly between centralized finance (cefi) […]

T3 Financial Crimes Unit Freezes $9 Million Linked to Bybit Hack

Casa Assists Customer in Recovering Funds After Losing Bitcoin Seed Phrase in Fire

January 10, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Nick Neuman, CEO and co-founder of Casa, a Bitcoin self-custody services company, recently reported a case in which Casa helped a customer avoid losing funds due to a fire. On social media, Neuman stated that the Casa emergency line received a call from a customer who lost his seed phrase in the fire. Nonetheless, this […]

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