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How Falling Crypto Prices Impacted Cyber Crime

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Some rare good news in the world of cyber crime trends: Certain crimes declined in 2022 after years of constant rises. Should we credit crypto? Some estimates say that cryptocurrencies have lost $2 trillion in value since November 2021. During that time, the costs associated with cyber crimes, such as ransomware payouts and financial scams, […]

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Cryptocurrency users in the US hit by ransomware and Clipper malware

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Learn how to protect your business and staff from the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware.
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What is the tokenization process and why it is so important?

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By Owais Sultan
A large number of e-commerce payment platforms use effective payment gateway tools and effectively integrate them with an…
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New MortalKombat Ransomware Attack Aiming for Crypto Wallets

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By Habiba Rashid
Hackers are deploying the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware in a financially motivated campaign against victims worldwide.
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Investigators uncover crypto scammers baiting ‘phish’ hooks on YouTube

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A report reveals a new network of malefactors in the lucrative crypto fraud market using videos, channels and web apps.
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Hackers Aim at Crypto Wallets with Hacked Namecheap Phishing Emails

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By Deeba Ahmed
Namecheap users should remain cautious, as hackers are using its inbox to scam users through phishing emails designed…
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‘Pig butchering’ scams on the rise, luring victims with promises of relationships and riches

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These types of scams that seek to dupe unsuspecting targets can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated.

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The impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion on digital threats

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a major impact on energy prices, inflation, and cyberthreats, with the ransomware scene experiencing some of the biggest shifts, according to ESET. “The ongoing war in Ukraine has created a div… Continue reading The impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion on digital threats→

Russian ransomware money launderer pleads guilty to funneling Ryuk payments

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A Russian man extradited to the U.S. last year pleads guilty to attempting to conceal ransom payments that resulted from attacks on Americans.

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How to Spot a Nefarious Cryptocurrency Platform

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Do you ever wonder if your cryptocurrency platform cashes in ransomware payments? Maybe not, but it might be worth investigating. Bitcoin-associated ransomware continues to plague companies, government agencies and individuals with no signs of letting up. And if your platform gets sanctioned, you may instantly lose access to all your funds. What exchanges or platforms […]

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