Accountability Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Identity Theft 
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. based NortonLifeLock Inc. These fees are not set by Norton.”
Malwarebytes
MARCH 19, 2024
Armed with an email and password—which are easily bought online— and the 2FA code, an attacker could take over the victim’s online accounts. He was paid in Bitcoin, which was traced back to Katz’s cryptocurrency account. Check your online accounts immediately if you receive a notification about unusual activity.
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Security Affairs
MAY 6, 2024
Alexander Vinnik , a Russian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017. Greek Police arrested the Russian national in 2017, and they accused the man of running the BTC-e Bitcoin exchange to launder billions worth of cryptocurrency.
Identity IQ
APRIL 2, 2021
Phishing scams accounted for 241,342 complaints in the report, generating $54 million in total damages. Make sure the transaction is secure when you electronically send your credit card numbers. Keep your computer safe and virus-free. Phishing Scams. Be wary of phone calls, emails and text messages from people you don’t know.
SecureList
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. For example, one website offered users to obtain a COVID vaccination certificate by entering their British National Health Service (NHS) account credentials.
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