Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.
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Mar 29, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
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The FBI Received Over 2,600 Ransomware Complaints in 2016
The law enforcement agency received more than 2,600 complaints about ransomware last year, according to a new report.
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Jun 23, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
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Illicit Cryptocurrency Use Targeted in Proposed 2018 FBI Budget
Cryptocurrency is being cited by the FBI as a reason it needs to increase its spending in an effort to combat more advanced cybercrime.
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Jun 22, 2017 at 3:25 p.m. UTC
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Ex-FBI Chief: Virtual Currencies Hinder Criminal Investigations
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's work is being hampered by the criminal use of virtual currencies.
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May 11, 2017 at 5:34 p.m. UTC
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Lawyer Arrested in Attempt to Sell Confidential Complaint for Bitcoin
A lawyer for a major US lobbying firm has been arrested and charged after trying to sell a sealed complaint in exchange for bitcoin.
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Feb 9, 2017 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
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To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain
Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.
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Feb 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
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The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero
An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.
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Jan 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
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The FBI is Investigating a $1.3 Million Bitcoin Theft
The FBI is investigating a report filed by an anonymous Bitfinex user alleging that funds were stolen from their account.
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Oct 6, 2016 at 8:05 p.m. UTC
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FBI: Malware Victims Should Pay Bitcoin Ransoms
Victims of malware, such as bitcoin ransomware Cryptolocker, should pay off the perpetrators, an FBI agent has advised.
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Oct 26, 2015 at 12:46 p.m. UTC
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Rogue FBI Agent Searching for Lost Bitcoin, Silk Road Advisor Alleges
A corrupt FBI agent is planning to extort $71m from Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht, according to new allegations.
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Sep 29, 2015 at 10:10 p.m. UTC
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