Norway recovers nearly $6M from 2022’s infamous Ronin hack
Working with the FBI and DOJ, Norway successfully recovered $5.9 million worth of digital currencies from the Ronin hack perpetuated by the Lazarus Group.
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FBI dismantles Hive malware network, saves $130 million in ransom payments
The FBI gained access to the network months ago and has been giving decryption keys to Hive victims, before finally seizing the malware infrastructure.
FBI links Lazarus Group to Harmony’s $100M bridge attack
The FBI investigated the attacks for over six months with help from the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, the U.S. Attorney’s Offices of California, and the District of Columbia.
Ex-OpenSea manager charged with insider trading goes after former employer and FBI
Nathaniel Chastain, who faces charges in connection with alleged front-running OpenSea users, says NFTs aren’t commodities or securities so he can’t be charged with insider trading.
DOJ charges Utah man, 2 of his companies with multiple counts of digital asset fraud
The risks of investing in digital assets were highlighted once again following the charges slapped against a Utah man who allegedly scammed investors over $2 million through social media.
South Korean financial institutions may bear brunt of new US digital asset control measure
South Korea doubles down on efforts to track the origins of illegal virtual currency transactions as the U.S. warns of sanctions for those involved, with many fearing are banks from Seoul.
FBI, 2 other US security agencies ramp up campaign vs ransomware with help from citizens
As cyberspace becomes increasingly vulnerable to attacks due to the proliferation of malware groups, security agencies rely on the public for help in preventing likely destructible outcomes of these threats.
FBI issues warning over DeFi vulnerabilities
FBI warns investors to beware of DeFi vulnerabilities such as flash loans that target smart contracts, verification issues, and manipulation of price pairs.
FBI podcast sheds light on OneCoin co-founder Ruja Ignatova
'Crypto Queen' Ruja Ignatova and her digital asset empire are the focus of the FBI's latest talk as the agency continues to highlight the dangers of investing in the market.
Woman behind BTC murder-for-hire plot faces 10 years in prison
Jessica Leeann Sledge made three payments totaling $10k in BTC to a purported "hitman" she found through a dark web website between September and November 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
DOJ recovers $500K digital asset and fiat from hackers linked to North Korea
The FBI traced the funds after a report filed by the Kansas medical center. The bureau identified the malware used in hijacking the servers as a strain called "Maui."
FBI public alert targets fake digital assets investment applications
Cybercriminals have been replicating web apps of digital assets companies and financial institutions to defraud investors, even using logos and information of legitimate companies, according to the FBI.