WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka was recently abducted and released after paying a $1M ransom. Skurka confirmed his safety, noting that no company funds or data were impacted. Authorities are investigating, and the case underscores a troubling rise in kidnappings of crypto executives for financial gain.
KikyoA cyberattack on Paris 2024 Olympics venues and French museums has led to a demand for cryptocurrency ransom. The attack has not disrupted Olympic programming, but the investigation is ongoing.
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Cheng YuanThe cybercriminals have released a snippet of the stolen data, consisting of sensitive information such as passports, driver's licenses, employee details, and corporate documents.
AlexThe article reports the shocking kidnapping of a 23-year-old Russian crypto miner, with a ransom demand of 15 million rubles. Despite the criminals' threats, law enforcement acted swiftly, apprehending the perpetrators with a history of criminal activities. The incident reflects a concerning trend of criminals targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, echoing past cases involving Binance executives and the tragic death of crypto millionaire John Forsyth. The narrative emphasizes the growing security challenges faced by the crypto community.
Cheng YuanA Bitcoin ransom threat endangers Insomniac Games, the developer of Marvel’s Spider-Man series. Rhysida demands 50 BTC to avoid leaking sensitive info about Marvel’s Wolverine game. The compromised data includes game assets and personal information, auctioned starting at 50 BTC. The developer is yet to respond. The community anxiously awaits a resolution.
BerniceIntroduced in May 2023, Rhysida ransomware is a newly identified variant that is currently demanding a ransom of 50 Bitcoins, which is roughly equivalent to $2 million as per the current market value.
ZoeyPengeluaran luar biasa oleh Aiden Pleterski terjadi setelah terdakwa mengumpulkan $41 juta untuk mendanai dana investasi crypto yang tidak ada.
CryptoSlateSkema Aiden Pleterski yang mengaku sebagai "raja" crypto seharusnya membuatnya kaya raya.
BitcoinistPeretasan mencegah institusi medis melapor ke dana asuransi kesehatan negara untuk menerima dana yang jatuh tempo.
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