Welcome to the first issue of Blockchain Threat Intelligence! This week we learn more about QuadrigaCX’s shady past, Augur scammers, and a privacy bug in Metamask.
News:
QuadrigaCX Co-Founder used to run stolen credit card marketplace — Michael Patryn, aka Omar Dhanani, was previously convicted for operating ShadowCrew marketplace.
Diving into WB21 — the company holding $9 million of Quadriga money — interesting report on yet another shady associate of the failed exchange.
BTC-e Operator, Alexander Vinnik, Seeks Extradition to Russia — Alexander Vinnik is seeking extradition to Russia after he was arrested in Greece on money laundering charges.
Bugs:
Augur Invalid Market Scam — one or more scammers are creating invalid markets and get paid out after they shut down due to a bug in bond mechanism. Augur will remain vulnerable until the next version of smart contract is pushed out in the summer.
Metamask leaks wallet address — Metamask reveals users’ Ethereum addresses to all visited websites. …
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