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Pierluigi Paganini January 27, 2025
Attackers allegedly stole $69 million from cryptocurrency platform Phemex

Crooks stole at least $69 million from Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Phemex in an alleged cyberattack. Singapore-based crypto platform Phemex paused operations after a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of $69M. Phemex CEO Federico Variola stated they are restoring withdrawals and temporarily manually reviewing all requests. On Thursday, researchers at the blockchain security firm PeckShield noticed […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 03, 2024
DMM Bitcoin halts operations six months after a $300 million cyber heist

The Japanese cryptocurrency platform DMM Bitcoin is closing its operations just six months after a $300 million cyber heist. DMM Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, operated by DMM Group, a large Japanese e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate. Launched in 2018, the platform allows users to trade various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 02, 2024
Tor Project needs 200 WebTunnel bridges more to bypass Russia’ censorship

The Tor Project seeks help deploying 200 WebTunnel bridges by year-end to counter government censorship. Recent reports from Russia show increased censorship targeting the Tor network, including blocking bridges, pluggable transports, and circumvention apps. Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor is making some bridges inaccessible, highlighting the urgent need for more WebTunnel bridges. WebTunnel is a stealthy bridge […]

Pierluigi Paganini November 06, 2024
South Korea fined Meta $15.67M for illegally collecting and sharing Facebook users

South Korea fined Meta $15.67M for illegally collecting and sharing Facebook users’ sensitive data, including political views and sexual orientation, with advertisers. South Korea’s data privacy watchdog, Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), fined Meta 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 07, 2024
Man pleads guilty to stealing over $37 Million worth of cryptocurrency

A man from Indiana pleaded guilty to stealing over $37M in cryptocurrency from 571 victims during a 2022 cyberattack. Evan Frederick Light, 21, of Lebanon, Indiana, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.  In February 2022, Light participated in a cyber attack on an investment firm in Sioux […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 03, 2024
Telegram revealed it shared U.S. user data with law enforcement

Telegram fulfilled over a dozen U.S. law enforcement data requests this year, potentially revealing the IP addresses or phone numbers of 100+ users. Independent website 404 Media first revealed that in 2024 Telegram has fulfilled more than a dozen law enforcement data requests from the U.S. authorities. The social media platform “potentially revealed” that it […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 27, 2024
The Tor Project and Tails have merged operations

The Tor Project and Tails OS have joined forces and merged operations to counter a growing number of digital threats. The Tor Project and Tails have merged operations to enhance collaboration and expand training, outreach, and strengthen both organizations’ efforts to protect users globally from digital surveillance and censorship. The two organizations aim to better […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 26, 2024
Privacy non-profit noyb claims that Firefox tracks users with privacy preserving feature

Privacy non-profit noyb filed a complaint with the Austrian DPA against Firefox for enabling tracking in Firefox without user consent. Privacy non-profit None Of Your Business (noyb) has filed a complaint with Austria’s data protection authority (DSB) against Mozilla for enabling the privacy feature Privacy-Preserving Attribution (PPA) in Firefox without user consent. Noyb claims that […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 21, 2024
Hackers stole over $44 million from Asian crypto platform BingX

Cybercriminals stole more than $44 million worth of cryptocurrency from the Singaporean crypto platform BingX. Singaporean crypto platform BingX reported a cyberattack on Friday. Threat actors stole over $44 million worth of cryptocurrency. The crypto platform discovered unauthorized transfers of funds on Thursday night, shortly before BingX announced a shutdown for “wallet maintenance” on social […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 20, 2024
US DoJ charged two men with stealing and laundering $230 Million worth of cryptocurrency

The US DoJ arrested two people and charged them with stealing and laundering more than $230 million worth of cryptocurrency. The U.S. DoJ arrested two people, Malone Lam (20) (aka “Greavys,” “Anne Hathaway,” and “$$$”) and Jeandiel Serrano (21) (aka “Box,” “VersaceGod,” and “@SkidStar”) in Miami and charged them with stealing more than $230 million […]

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