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Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding Bitcoin

Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding BitcoinMaryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through unsettling threats. Scammers are sending victims emails with Google Maps photos of their homes and demanding bitcoin payments, falsely claiming they possess incriminating evidence. The police are investigating, urging caution and providing resources for reporting these incidents. […]

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FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs

FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFsThe FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). FBI Warns of North Korean […]

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North Macedonia Says Bomb Threats Come From Russia, Crypto Used to Hide Origin

North Macedonia Says Bomb Threats Come From Russia, Crypto Used to Hide OriginThe government of North Macedonia believes that an ongoing wave of false bomb threats against public targets in the country is coming from Russia and Iran. The authorities in Skopje also say that payments related to the attacks have been made with cryptocurrency to conceal traces. Over 700 Facilities Targeted With Bomb Threats in North […]

Quantum computing will fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back

Cryptocurrencies Carry Systemic Risks, Threaten Ruble, Bank of Russia Insists

Cryptocurrencies Carry Systemic Risks, Threaten Ruble, Bank of Russia InsistsThe spread of cryptocurrencies brings significant risks for Russia’s economy, financial stability, and national fiat, the monetary authority in Moscow has reiterated. The central bank has reaffirmed its hardline stance on decentralized digital money in a new report published as the government prepares to regulate the Russian crypto space. Central Bank of Russia Issues Warnings […]

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Russia, US in Top 3 for Crypto-Related Threats, Cybersecurity Report Unveils

Russia, US in Top 3 for Crypto-Related Threats, Cybersecurity Report UnveilsThreats related to cryptocurrency have followed prices, decreasing significantly after the market slump in May, suggests a recent report released by a leading internet security firm. Detections fell by almost a quarter but Russia remains the most affected country, with the U.S. ranking in the top three as well. ESET: 1 in 10 Crypto-Focused Threats […]

Quantum computing will fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back