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.
BerniceIn September 2019, the LockBit ransomware made its official debut. It was called "ABCD" ransomware because it used the suffix .abcd to mark encrypted victim files.
JinseFinanceThe 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.
BerniceThe world's largest bank, ICBC, pays a ransom amid a cyber attack, raising questions about financial system vulnerabilities and over-reliance on market leverage.
Cheng YuanExtravagant spending by Aiden Pleterski occurred after the accused raised $41 million to fund a non-existent crypto investment fund.
CryptoSlateSelf-professed crypto "king" Aiden Pleterski's scheme was supposed to make him a fortune.
BitcoinistThe hack prevents the medical institution from reporting to the country’s health insurance fund in order to receive due funding.
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