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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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UNODC Proposes Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Firms in Southeast Asia to Combat Growing Cyber Fraud
In response to the surge in cyber fraud across Southeast Asia, the UNODC has recommended penalizing unlicensed crypto firms, which are being exploited by money launderers to enable illegal transactions. The report emphasizes the need for authorities to "identify and prevent" unregulated and unlicensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), partic...
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‘Secure Your Crypto’: Mudrex Announces VDA-Focused Awareness Initiative in India
In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, crypto investment platform Mudrex announced it will host a series of weekly panel discussions centered on crypto safety and cybersecurity. These sessions will be streamed across its LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, and X platforms.
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Crypto Platform WazirX Offers $23 Million To Recover $234 Million Lost In Cyber Breach
Crypto platform WazirX, which lost a staggering $234 million worth of digital assets in a cyber breach, on Sunday announced $23 million in bounty to recover the stolen funds.
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ED Files Charges Against Chinese-Origin Directors, Others in Crypto Mining App Case
A charge-sheet has been filed under the anti-money laundering law against 299 entities, including 10 persons of Chinese origin, in an investigation linked to alleged duping of investors in the name of mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins, the Enforcement Directorate said on Wednesday.
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MPs Raise Concerns Over Cyber Security In New Parliament Building: Report
Parliamentarians on Friday raised concerns over cyber security in the new Parliament building and called upon banks to take adequate steps to secure the financial assets of the public at large.
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Crypto Scammers Cheat People Of Over A Crore Posing As Canadian Officials
The CBI seized about Rs 1 crore in cash during its searches against alleged fraudsters impersonating Canadian government officials who coerced their victims into transferring their assets to cryptocurrency.
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German Intelligence Unit BND to Use Dog-Themed NFTs to Fish for Cyber Talent: Details
Germany’s intelligence unit BND has decided to find cyber talent by enticing people to participate in a virtual, blockchain-based treasure hunt. Unlike usual NFT collections, the collectibles from ‘Dogs of BND’ will not be up for sale on any NFT marketplace. Instead, these NFTs will only serve as collectibles, acquired by finding a character ...
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Why Web3 Builders Need Fresh Talent to Simplify Self-Custody for the Masses
While passwords play a crucial role in securing our digital lives, password complexity and security management is ultimately the responsibility of the user. On this year’s World Password Day, KuCoin’s founder and CEO Jhonny Lyu highlights the ways in which digital asset investors can keep their holdings safe against cyber threats.
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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UNODC Proposes Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Firms in Southeast Asia to Combat Growing Cyber Fraud
In response to the surge in cyber fraud across Southeast Asia, the UNODC has recommended penalizing unlicensed crypto firms, which are being exploited by money launderers to enable illegal transactions. The report emphasizes the need for authorities to "identify and prevent" unregulated and unlicensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), partic...
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‘Secure Your Crypto’: Mudrex Announces VDA-Focused Awareness Initiative in India
In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, crypto investment platform Mudrex announced it will host a series of weekly panel discussions centered on crypto safety and cybersecurity. These sessions will be streamed across its LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, and X platforms.
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Crypto Platform WazirX Offers $23 Million To Recover $234 Million Lost In Cyber Breach
Crypto platform WazirX, which lost a staggering $234 million worth of digital assets in a cyber breach, on Sunday announced $23 million in bounty to recover the stolen funds.
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ED Files Charges Against Chinese-Origin Directors, Others in Crypto Mining App Case
A charge-sheet has been filed under the anti-money laundering law against 299 entities, including 10 persons of Chinese origin, in an investigation linked to alleged duping of investors in the name of mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins, the Enforcement Directorate said on Wednesday.
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MPs Raise Concerns Over Cyber Security In New Parliament Building: Report
Parliamentarians on Friday raised concerns over cyber security in the new Parliament building and called upon banks to take adequate steps to secure the financial assets of the public at large.
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Crypto Scammers Cheat People Of Over A Crore Posing As Canadian Officials
The CBI seized about Rs 1 crore in cash during its searches against alleged fraudsters impersonating Canadian government officials who coerced their victims into transferring their assets to cryptocurrency.
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German Intelligence Unit BND to Use Dog-Themed NFTs to Fish for Cyber Talent: Details
Germany’s intelligence unit BND has decided to find cyber talent by enticing people to participate in a virtual, blockchain-based treasure hunt. Unlike usual NFT collections, the collectibles from ‘Dogs of BND’ will not be up for sale on any NFT marketplace. Instead, these NFTs will only serve as collectibles, acquired by finding a character ...
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Why Web3 Builders Need Fresh Talent to Simplify Self-Custody for the Masses
While passwords play a crucial role in securing our digital lives, password complexity and security management is ultimately the responsibility of the user. On this year’s World Password Day, KuCoin’s founder and CEO Jhonny Lyu highlights the ways in which digital asset investors can keep their holdings safe against cyber threats.
