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Tech

Coinbase

Coinbase Foils Extortion Attempt, Reinforces Bug Bounty Program

A self-proclaimed "hacker" demanded $450,000 after falsely claiming to be in possession of sensitive Coinbase customer data.

By Frederick Munawa

Sponsored

Nov 30, 2022 at 5:14 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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Markets

Crime

Blockchain Consultant Pleads Guilty to Extortion Charge

Alchemist associate Michael Hlady faces up to 20 years in prison.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Sponsored

Apr 6, 2021 at 5:17 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2021

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Markets

U.s.

Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Bribe Worker With Bitcoin in Would-Be Extortion Attempt

The man traveled to the U.S. to recruit an employee to introduce malware into the unnamed company's network, the DOJ alleges.

By Jamie Crawley

Sponsored

Mar 19, 2021 at 10:05 a.m. UTC

Mar 19, 2021

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Policy

Crime

Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hits Government, Schools in Japan

The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report.

By Daniel Palmer

Sponsored

Oct 12, 2020 at 10:20 a.m. UTC

Oct 12, 2020

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Markets

Ddos

New Zealand Stock Exchange Hit Repeatedly by Cybercriminals Demanding Bitcoin

NZX has halted trading for the third day in a row as a result of cybercriminals attempting to extort cryptocurrency.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Sponsored

Aug 27, 2020 at 10:19 a.m. UTC

Aug 27, 2020

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Markets

Austria

Wave of Bitcoin-Seeking Bomb Threats Sparks Probe by Austrian Police

Police say "numerous" Austrian companies got $20,000 bitcoin ultimatums in the mass extortion campaign.

By Danny Nelson

Sponsored

Aug 25, 2020 at 4:57 p.m. UTC

Aug 25, 2020

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Policy

Cybercrime

Alleged 'Dark Overlord' Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US

A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacking group that stole data from several Missouri companies and demanded ransom paid in bitcoin.

By Danny Nelson

Sponsored

Dec 20, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. UTC

Dec 20, 2019

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Markets

Crime

Another Police Official Arrested In Alleged Bitcoin Extortion Plot

A police superintendent has been arrested in India on suspicions that he is connected to an extortion scheme against a local businessman.

By Nikhilesh De

Sponsored

Apr 24, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. UTC

Apr 24, 2018

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Markets

Crime

Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme

Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.

By Nikhilesh De

Sponsored

Apr 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 9, 2018

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