A massive ransomware ring is collapsing as U.S. authorities track 1,610 BTC in ransom payments, leveraging bitcoin trails to identify and charge global cybercriminals.
Bitcoin Ransom Plot Crashes as US Closes in on Ryuk Mastermind
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 16 that a ransomware suspect extradited from Ukraine has been charged in the United States after investigators…
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion
October 11, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing…
FBI Seizes Websites Linked to Crypto Recovery Fraud
September 16, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s San Diego office has seized websites linked to three fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery services. The scam preys on victims of crypto fraud by promising recovery of lost funds, often charging significant fees without delivering…
