Bitcoin ATM bug let thieves siphon off crypto withdrawals
A zero-day in an ATM allowed thieves to divert the tokens to their wallets......»»
A Tesla camera in Ohio captures heist as police discover a new crime-fighting tool
A Tesla owner in Toledo, Ohio, shared video footage of thieves stealing his brother's SUV, helping police recover the vehicle and make an arrest. Tesla external security cameras are assisting with similar crimes nationwide......»»
Den of Thieves 2 brings back Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson for the ultimate heist
Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. are out to rob the World Diamond Center in the first trailer for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera......»»
Life imitates xkcd comic as Florida gang beats crypto password from retiree
Group staged home invasions to steal cryptocurrency. Enlarge / Sometimes this is all you need. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Image) Remy Ra St. Felix spent April 11, 2023, on a quiet street in a rented BMW X5, staking o.....»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
Flappy Bird creator denounces remake, claims it’s tied to crypto
The original creator of Flappy Bird has said he is not involved in the project, which also might have crypto ties......»»
As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has updated a key cryptographic library with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from q.....»»
How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss
Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe.The best VPN for iPhone apps can protect you from governments, hackers, even your employerMany countries openl.....»»
Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique
Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim's account. Enlarge (credit: d3sign) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and rela.....»»
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse
Former bank CEO ignored warnings that he was being scammed while tanking bank. Enlarge (credit: nadia_bormotova | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in pr.....»»
AirTags are now being used as bait to catch package thieves
AirTag owners continue to find new and valuable ways to use Apple’s tracking device. It’s become commonplace to add AirTags to luggage when traveling. But now, there’s a new use case emerging that may yet prove popular: bait for catching packag.....»»
Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs
ESET researchers uncovered NGate malware, which can relay data from victims’ payment cards via a malicious app installed on their Android devices to the attacker’s rooted Android phone. Attack overview (Source: ESET) Unauthorized ATM withdrawals.....»»
Serial mail thieves thwarted when victim sends herself an AirTag
Expecting to get more checks and credit cards, mail thieves instead scooped up a package that contained an AirTag — as police soon got to tell them.Apple AirTagAirTags have been used in California before to find car thieves, and they've been sent i.....»»
Self-dealing has a long history on crypto exchanges: Researchers investigate "wash trading"
In 2019, the American tech trading company Bitwise presented to the SEC that an astounding 95% of cryptocurrency exchanges were fake. This claim may be credited to a type of market manipulation called "wash trading," which involves inflating trading.....»»
Moped thieves snatching AirPods Max from people’s heads; some fear wearing them
Thieves are increasingly stealing AirPods Max headphones by simply snatching them from people’s heads in the street, according to a video report. Drive-by thefts from mopeds is reported to be one of the main methods used, with police in London resp.....»»
Crime blotter: Two arrested after iPhone theft, tracked across New England
In Apple-related crime, an iPhone lock screen photo leads to an arrest, a man stole phones to finance a vacation, and a tossed iPhone leads to domestic violence charges.Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)A pair of thieves were arrested in Connecticut.....»»
Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises
Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow......»»
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!.....»»
Bitcoin bulls predict new record highs following worst rout since FTX collapse
Bitcoin bulls predict new record highs following worst rout since FTX collapse.....»»
Epic"s Tim Sweeney ludicrously calls Apple"s "Find My" a privacy hazard for thieves
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has made an incredibly bad leap of logic and lambasted Apple for how its Find My service located his stolen MacBook, and violated the privacy of the thief.Fortnite played on a MacBook Pro. Not Sweeney'sYou've got to re.....»»
EV charger cable thefts for copper hurt companies, customers
Thieves across the U.S. are snipping wires, hoping to recycle a few pounds of copper......»»