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ForkLog 35 18.11.2021

Fraud linked to launches of fake cryptocurrencies on the rise in Russia

Malicious actors have again begun using initial coin offerings (ICO) to deceive Russians.

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ForkLog 21 18.11.2021

Avast analysts forecast a rise in hacker attacks targeting Bitcoin holders

In 2022, hackers will significantly enhance ransomware programs and carry out more attacks on the cryptocurrency market, including using malware for mining. Avast researchers said this.

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ForkLog 20 17.11.2021

Bank of Russia blacklists eight firms offering ‘earnings from Bitcoin’

On 17 November, the Bank of Russia expanded its list of companies with signs of illicit activity on the financial market. Eight of them attracted participants under the guise of investments in cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 14 17.11.2021

Co-founder of Bitcoin exchanges Coyote Crypto and EggChange remanded in custody

The Public Prosecutor's Office of North Holland confirmed the detention of the co-founder of the bitcoin exchanges Coyote Crypto and EggChange, Denis Dubnikov, at the United States' request.

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ForkLog 24 17.11.2021

BTC-Alpha extends withdrawal times and imposes mandatory two-factor authentication after attack

British exchange with Ukrainian roots BTC-Alpha, which was hit earlier this month by a hacking attack, announced a phased resumption of operations.

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ForkLog 23 15.11.2021

Lawyer cites reason for detention of co-founder of Bitcoin-exchange group Coyote Crypto and EggChange

The 29-year-old co-founder of the group of bitcoin exchanges Coyote Crypto and EggChange, Denis Dubnikov, is suspected of laundering money for Ryuk ransomware operators.

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ForkLog 12 14.11.2021

Indian hacker claims responsibility for Bitfinex and BTC-e attacks

A resident of the Indian state of Karnataka, Srikrishna Ramesh, told police of his involvement in the hacks of cryptocurrency exchanges Bitfinex and BTC-e, and the BitClub Network fraudulent mining pool.

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ForkLog 15 12.11.2021

Russia’s Interior Ministry says blocking of 10,016 ETH from the WEX exchange was premature

The Investigative Department of the Russian Interior Ministry refused to block funds totaling 10,016 ETH ($45.9 million at the time of writing) withdrawn from the WEX exchange.

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ForkLog 20 12.11.2021

Investor ready to spend $5m to rescue Africrypt

An unknown investor is prepared to spend $5 million to buy 51% of the bankrupt South African crypto investment company Africryp, on condition that criminal charges against its founders, the Kajee brothers, are dropped. Moneyweb reports.

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ForkLog 17 12.11.2021

Unknown assailants stole 100 ASIC miners from a Moscow Region resident.

A Moscow Region resident reported to police an attack by robbers on his mining farm.

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ForkLog 13 11.11.2021

Experts report nearly 24% rise in DDoS attacks in Q3 2021

The total number of DDoS attacks worldwide in Q3 2021 rose by almost 24% compared with the same period in 2020. This was stated by specialists at Kaspersky Lab.

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ForkLog 14 11.11.2021

Unknown actors withdraw 750 BTC from Finiko pyramid wallet

From November 1, unknowns withdrew the remaining funds on one Finiko wallet, totaling 750 BTC.

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