cybercrime
Alleged 'Dark Overlord' Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US
A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacking group that stole data from several Missouri companies and demanded ransom paid in bitcoin.
There's a New Way to Get Your Stolen Crypto Back
There's as much as $10 billion in stolen crypto out there. A joint venture from Coinfirm and Kroll looks to help people get their funds back.
Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat Than Ransomware, Says Report
Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.
International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime
Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.
Trump Administration Working on 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Crypto
A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that the government is looking into creating a "comprehensive strategy" around cryptocurrencies.
Botnet Infects Half a Million Servers to Mine Thousands of Monero
A cryptocurrency miner botnet has infected more than half a million machines, hijacking them to mine as much as $3.6 million worth of monero.
Europol Warns Zcash, Monero and Ether Playing Growing Role in Cybercrime
Europol has for the first time released a cybercrime report examining the growing popularity of zcash, monero and ethereum on the darknet.
Swedish Police to Seek EU Funds for Cryptocurrency Research
National police forces in Europe are seeking new cash for research on how to tackle cybercrimes involving digital currency.
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Sentenced to Five-and-a-Half Years in Prison
The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison.
Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime
A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.
