Crypto
U.S. Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea’s Global Fake IT Worker Network
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) said it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint in federal court that targets over $7.74 million in cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other digital assets allegedly linked to a global IT worker scheme orchestrated by North Korea. “For years, North Korea has exploited global remote IT contracting and cryptocurrency…
Best Crypto Payment Gateway for High Risk — SitePoint
Businesses categorized as high risk often face unique challenges when it comes to processing payments as they are typically subjected to stricter scrutiny by financial institutions. A reliable payment gateway is crucial for these merchants as it not only facilitates secure transactions but also helps in managing chargebacks and fraud risks associated with high risk…
Best Crypto Payments Gateways in 2025 — SitePoint
An increasing number of companies worldwide are allowing their customers to make payments using cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins. With an estimated 420 million cryptocurrency holders around the globe, businesses that embrace digital currencies can tap into new markets and customer segments through a crypto payment platform. To facilitate crypto payments, most companies collaborate with a…
North Korean Hackers Spread Malware via Fake Crypto Firms and Job Interview Lures
North Korea-linked threat actors behind the Contagious Interview have set up front companies as a way to distribute malware during the fake hiring process. “In this new campaign, the threat actor group is using three front companies in the cryptocurrency consulting industry—BlockNovas LLC (blocknovas[.] com), Angeloper Agency (angeloper[.]com), and SoftGlide LLC (softglide[.]co)—to spread malware via…
Top Crypto Wallets of 2025: Balancing Security and Convenience
Crypto wallets offer an extra layer of security against malicious attacks targeting everyday users. It’s not always easy to open your online crypto account every time you want to make a payment, and many merchants still don’t support direct crypto transactions. That’s where digital wallets step in. They make payments easier, but in 2025, the…
7 Best Motherboards for Mining Crypto in 2025 (Most GPUs)
The best motherboards for crypto mining are the ones that have the most efficient power consumption to hash rate ratios. The lower the power consumption, the better it is for miners. AMD and Nvidia GPUs are the best choices for mining as they offer the best value for money when it comes to mining hardware….
Cybersecurity in Crypto: Best Practices to Prevent Theft and Fraud
Cybersecurity tips to protect your cryptocurrency from hackers, scams, and fraud. Learn best practices for securing digital assets and staying safe online. The cryptocurrency market is changing and growing daily, with new coins created weekly. While the broader market is struggling with weak demand and remains at a critical juncture, Cardano’s ADA is among the…
The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
As scam compounds in Southeast Asia continue to drive massive campaigns targeting victims around the world, WIRED took a deeper look at how Elon Musk’s satellite internet service provider Starlink is keeping many of those compounds in Myanmar online. Meanwhile, FTC complaints obtained by WIRED allege that an “OpenAI” job scam used Telegram to recruit…
The Anatomy of a Skype Group Chat Scam: How Bots Manipulate Victims into Crypto Fraud • AI Blog
Shouldn’t Microsoft then at least be held legally and financially liable for damages caused by such scams on their platform? Should Microsoft Be Held Legally and Financially Liable for Scams on Skype? Legally, holding Microsoft accountable for scams on Skype is a complex issue because of existing laws that protect online platforms from liability for…
Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe
Digital Security As detections of cryptostealers surge across Windows, Android and macOS, it’s time for a refresher on how to keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe 09 Jan 2025 • , 5 min. read Bitcoin is on a tear. For the first time in its history, the digital currency surpassed $100,000 in early December,…
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