cybercriminals

US Hacker Sentenced To Five-Year For Laundering $4.5B In Cryptocurrency Theft

Nov 15, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

A hacker has been sentenced to five years in prison in the US for laundering proceeds from one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. Ilya Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last year to his involvement in the 2016 hack of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, where nearly 120,000 bitcoin were stolen. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more

4 Ways Scammers Can Use Your Email Address Against You

Sep 12, 2022. by Praise Ben

Scammers and cybercriminals are constantly searching for ways to compromise your security, hack into your accounts, and drain your hard-earned savings into their own coffers. You need to take every precaution to protect your personal information—both online, and in the digital world. This includes your email address, with which ne’er-do-wells can accomplish an awful … Read more