Category: Safety

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Can AI Outsmart The Criminals? The Battle For Financial Dominance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial world at an unprecedented pace. While AI offers immense potential to revolutionize industries, it also introduces significant risks, particularly cybersecurity.  As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging AI to launch advanced attacks, the financial sector finds itself at the forefront of a digital arms race. The convergence of AI […]

2 days ago
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Nick Furneaux and His Book: What Even is Crypto Crime?

Is cryptocurrency a tool for crime, or is it simply misunderstood? Nick Furneaux, a well-known digital forensics expert, argues that “there’s no such thing as crypto crime.” His latest book, There’s No Such Thing as Crypto Crime: An Investigative Handbook, challenges common misconceptions about cryptocurrency and its role in criminal activity. Instead of blaming crypto […]

2 days ago
BitcoinSafety
How to buy bitcoin in France in 2024

Bonjour! Find the best way to buy bitcoin in France with various methods. Read this guide now to find out where to buy bitcoin in France. How to buy bitcoin in France in 2024 France is a leading European and global economy. You could say the country is well above its peers regarding food, fashion, […]

2 years ago
FraudSafety
Never say die: The Lazarus Group renews attacks on Web3

The hack On the morning of June 24th, hackers stole $100 million in Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT) Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and BNB from the Horizon bridge. The bridge allowed users to transfer assets between the Horizon blockchain and other blockchains. The stolen cryptocurrency was immediately converted to ETH via Uniswap, a popular decentralized exchange (DEX). […]

3 years ago
FraudSafety
Ransomware as a service – a major crypto industry

Ransomware is big business. The Chainalysis 2022 Crime Report estimated that in 2020, $692 million in ransoms were paid. In 2021, the conservative estimate is $602 million. The ransomware economy is diverse – approximately 140 ransomware strains received payment in 2021. Ransom amounts have also increased. In 2021, average payments were $118,000, up from $88,000 […]

3 years ago