Scam networks across Southeast Asia have reportedly siphoned billions in stolen funds from victims worldwide, prompting United States law enforcement to act decisively against these operations. Authorities have issued warrants to seize Starlink satellite internet terminals, believed to be providing critical connectivity to cybercriminals. Two warrants and their respective affidavits,…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Samourai Wallet Founder Sentenced, $128M Balancer Hack Analysis Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 13, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets. This week’s highlights include the sentencing of the “Bitcoin Queen,” the…
BitMart, a cryptocurrency trading platform, has recently announced a significant security incident attributed to a compromised private key, facilitating the theft of over $150 million in various digital currencies. The breach reportedly affected two of BitMart’s hot wallets operating on the Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Smart Chain (BSC) blockchains. The…
In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the recovery of 63.7 bitcoins, valued at approximately $2.3 million. This amount was previously paid by Colonial Pipeline to DarkSide ransomware attackers on May 8, under a seizure warrant issued by the Northern District of California. The recovery represents…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, the FBI has revealed that in 2023, an individual named Martin sought to align himself with the notorious BlackCat ransomware group. This group is known for providing a comprehensive malware service, including access to sophisticated ransomware code and a dark web infrastructure, in exchange for…
In a significant cybersecurity case, a former Amazon employee has been convicted for her involvement in the theft of sensitive personal information from over 100 million individuals during the 2019 Capital One breach. This case underscores the potential vulnerabilities associated with large cloud service providers and the risks businesses face…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: LastPass Issues Phishing Warning, Trump Appoints New CFTC Head Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • October 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Every week, Information Security Media Group compiles recent incidents in the realm of cybersecurity concerning digital assets. This week, the CEO…
The U.S. Treasury Department has taken decisive action by sanctioning the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Suex. This move is in response to the exchange’s alleged involvement in facilitating and laundering transactions linked to at least eight variants of ransomware. The action aligns with governmental efforts aimed at reducing the financial efficacy…
A recent phishing campaign has emerged, leveraging socially engineered SMS messages to deliver malware to Android devices. This operation appears to impersonate Iranian governmental and social security entities, aiming to extract credit card information and facilitate financial theft from victims’ bank accounts. In contrast to other forms of banking malware,…
