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DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist

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A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts for his capture. FBI Cracks Global Cryptocurrency Theft Network The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)…

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Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play

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An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate, manipulating Google search rankings and avoiding detection through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Malicious…

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