This week we have observed an uptick in backdoored wallet and other software designed to steal users’ cryptocurrency assets. Other news include a fascinating deep dive into DOJ investigation into a child pornography ring, disappointing details into the Algo Capital hack, and lot’s of indicators for mining malware. Also don’t forget to subscribe to Bellingcat’s new CryptOsint Newsletter!
Crime
Polish Police Arrest Head of Payment Processor Tied to Bitfinex Crypto Exchange - the latest news in the Crypto Capital saga with the president of the company now in custody.
Chainalysis in Action: DOJ Announces Shutdown of Largest Child Pornography Website - details of the shutdown of the “Welcome to Video” child pornography website based in South Korea and using Bitcoin to track down its users.
Hacks
Statement from Algo Capital on the recent security breach - additional details on the recent hack. It appears that attacker’s were able to gain access to CTO’s mobile phone which stored Trezor wallet s…
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