crypto crime

Sun-drenched beaches, rich cultures … and, increasingly, a booming center for crypto-driven cybercrime. We’re not just speaking of small time fraudsters. We're talking about a sophisticated, globally interconnected network that's quietly building a house of cards, brick by digital brick. I worry that house is about to fall down. If...

Cryptocurrency—while empowering new opportunities, innovation, and investment—has created an environment ripe for cybercrime and the monetization of crime. Law enforcement agencies are constantly playing catch-up, developing and refining methods to track and recover stolen cryptocurrency. MetaBlock X is exploring the efficacy of these approaches. It will address the issues users...

Eight and a half years. That’s the sentence Zak Coyne was given for developing LabHost, a phish-as-a-service that was responsible for defrauding victims out of immeasurable amounts. As much as I am happy for the justice, though, let’s not kid ourselves. This isn't a victory lap. It's a stark reminder...