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Overview of recent events related to fraud in the cryptocurrency and blockchain market.

EU sanctions Russia's GRU over NotPetya ransomware attack
ForkLog 19 31.07.2020

EU sanctions Russia’s GRU over NotPetya ransomware attack

The Main Center for Special Technologies of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces (GRU) has been included in the EU sanctions list for involvement in the NotPetya ransomware attacks in 2017.
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ForkLog 12 31.07.2020

Hackers stole more than $800,000 from Belarusian banks. They converted the funds into cryptocurrency

The Belarusian Interior Ministry identified ten participants in dispersed international cybercrime groups who stole $837,000 from eight Belarusian banks, BELTA reported, citing Vladimir Zaitsev, head of the ministry's high-tech crime investigations unit.
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ForkLog 31.07.2020

Malware used the Dogecoin blockchain to covertly mine cryptocurrency

Attackers developed malware that uses the Dogecoin blockchain to attack cloud servers and subsequently mine cryptocurrency covertly. Intezer researchers report.
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Twitter reveals new details of the hack
ForkLog 23 31.07.2020

Twitter reveals new details of the hack

The Twitter hackers behind the breach gained access to the social network's internal tools through phishing aimed at employees' mobile phones. This is reported in the company's blog.
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Belarusian accused of distributing ransomware that demanded ransom in DASH
ForkLog 11 30.07.2020

Belarusian accused of distributing ransomware that demanded ransom in DASH

Gomel resident is suspected of involvement with a hacker group that distributed the GandCrab ransomware and demanded a ransom in the cryptocurrency DASH, according to the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs' website.
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ForkLog 7 29.07.2020

In Kyiv, suspects in a series of explosions detained for extorting 50 BTC

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained two alleged organizers of a series of explosions in Kyiv, who demanded 50 BTC (over $550,000 at the time of writing).
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Russian woman loses over 850,000 rubles in a Bitcoin purchase via messaging app
ForkLog 12 29.07.2020

Russian woman loses over 850,000 rubles in a Bitcoin purchase via messaging app

Unknown individuals deceived a resident of Norilsk by offering to buy her Bitcoin for 856,000 rubles.
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Garmin smartwatch makers face $10 million cryptocurrency ransom
ForkLog 17 29.07.2020

Garmin smartwatch makers face $10 million cryptocurrency ransom

The American company Garmin, which develops smartwatches with a navigation system, was attacked by the WastedLocker ransomware. Although the infection occurred on July 23, the release about it appeared only this week.
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Chainalysis Targets Suspected Illegal Bitcoin Activities
ForkLog 51 05.05.2020

Chainalysis Targets Suspected Illegal Bitcoin Activities

Analytical firm Chainalysis has commenced the publication of regular reports on companies suspected of engaging in illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. The initial review focuses on the hosting provider Black Host, the Ponzi scheme FutureNet, and the bitcoin exchange Farhad.
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What is pump-and-dump?
ForkLog 50 27.02.2020

What is pump-and-dump?

Pump-and-dump is a scheme that inflates a cryptocurrency’s price before a crash so organisers can sell to latecomers. The tactic predates crypto, flourished in penny stocks, and remains widespread online.
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