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A recent event by blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis explained how its tools are used and raised questions about whether they should be.
You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The attack of Colonial Pipeline is a good example of the necessity to better protect data. However, many agree that the FBI breaking into the crypto pockets of cybercriminals proves that using cryptos is not as risky as some may think. The investigation of the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack that took place in May, seems to be over. The FBI has managed to recover $2.3 million in Bitcoin (BTC) that Colonial Pipeline paid to a criminal cybergroup involved in the crippling ransomware attack. According to crypto experts, the law enforcement offici...
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) exploited a weak password to gain access to the Bitcoin wallet belonging to Darkside, a notorious hacker group behind Colonial Pipeline’s ransomware attack in April. A report unveiled this news on June 8, citing crypto experts who believe the FBI’s ability to breach the wallet does not depict […]
A case stemming from an attack last year shows how companies paid millions in Bitcoin to resume normal operations. It also shows the evolving tactics of law enforcement.
Digital artists meet scam artists, as criminals pounce on NFT craze Many people have never even heard of non-fungible tokens. And yet, itâs become such a hot trend that scammers have taken notice and are attempting to lure current and prospective traders onto NFT-themed phishing and fraud websites. For the uninitiated, NFTs are unique tokens that accompany original and collectible digital artwork or videos that can be sold or traded as a form of cryptocurrency, with transactions registered on the blockchain. Many of the earlier NFTs involved illustrations of kittens, but they can ...