The crimes of scams, fraud and cryptocurrency hacks have generated losses in the order of $573 million dollars in the first quarter of 2024.
The data published by the Web3 Immunefi security platform indicates that the increase in these crimes is considerable compared to 2023, due to more than 70…
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Cryptocurrency scams fell 77 %
A recent report from Chainalysis revealed that cryptocurrency-related scams saw a significant decline compared to the same period last year. However, malicious actors continue to pose a threat.
According to Chainalysis' semi-annual report,…
Canada among the countries with the highest cryptocurrency scams
Cases of cryptocurrency scams have increased by 35 % according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Toronto Metropolitan University.
Among the reasons that have promoted this increase are factors such as the distrust that…
FBI issues warning about cryptocurrency apps
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sent a warning related to the spread of fraudulent applications related to the world of cryptocurrencies.
As detailed by the FBI, this type of application created by cybercrime has stolen up to…
Cryptocurrency scams on YouTube are on the rise
The use of cryptocurrencies as a method of virtual exchange continues to grow, with cybercriminals increasingly turning to avenues like YouTube to perpetrate phishing scams.
According to the latest records of the cybersecurity "software"…
Jhon McAfee charged with cryptocurrency fraud
The founder of the antivirus company McAfee, Jhon McAfee was indicted by the American justice for crimes related to fraud and money laundering in cryptocurrencies.
According to the South New York Prosecutor's Office, between 2017 and 2018…