DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021.
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The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021.
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024.
The attacker used a “proxy” function to swipe victims’ USDC balances, but only a small number of Google login users have been affected.
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result.
Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance.
Private investigation firm Lionsgate claims it can help recover stolen crypto when going straight to the police fails.
Monetary losses from the BingX hack were initially reported as totaling $26 million, but the figure has since swelled to $52 million.
Ian Rogers of Ledger stresses the importance of self-custody and warns against complacency during crypto market booms.
Following the exploit, Eisenberg claimed he negotiated a settlement with Mango Markets’ insurance fund to ensure users retained their money.
WazirX’s $235 million hack recovery efforts face hurdles as internal findings yield little to no significant breakthroughs.
