In our “Security” section, we cover cybersecurity issues, risks, and protective technologies in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. Here you will find information about hacks, fraud schemes, wallet security, and best practices for protecting digital assets. Read the “Security” section on ForkNews to learn how to keep your crypto funds safe.
The American law firm Silver Miller, which specializes in cryptocurrency investments, filed a lawsuit against investor Jeremy Spence, who, according to its representatives, operated a cryptocurrency pyramid and misled investors.
On December 27, several people on their social networks reported that the wallet was under attack by a hacker, and he had already managed to steal about 250 bitcoins (approximately $937,000). The attack was subsequently confirmed by Electrum. According to its representatives, the hacker created a fake version of the wallet to obtain passwords from real user wallets.
Operatives of the cybercrime department identified and detained a 22-year-old resident of the Zaporozhye region who was distributing malicious software to obtain personal information of network users.
This month, some Facebook users noticed something strange - in the comments to their posts, Bitmain was advertising some kind of “partnership” that invited the user to make a cryptocurrency transaction. The post looked suspicious, some decided that the company’s page had been hacked.
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has added 14 new cryptocurrency platforms to its list of platforms believed to be fraudulent. The list of suspects now consists of 113 websites.
Spammers have hit businesses, public and utility institutions around the world with a wave of threats, demanding a ransom from the military-technical cooperation in exchange for eliminating the threat of an explosion. So far, no explosions have been heard, but massive electronic threats have caused numerous evacuations of thousands of people in Canada, the United States and New Zealand. Law enforcement is investigating the situation and asks citizens to exercise caution.
Cryptocurrency password management and storage company Dashlane yesterday released the third edition of its annual “Worst Passwords” list, which placed crypto investors in third place.
The MikroTik mining virus was first discovered in August in Brazil, but has since continued to spread throughout the world.
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