FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency.

Source: fbi.gov

US Charges 18 Companies and Individuals, Alleging Crypto Market Manipulation
US Charges 18 Companies and Individuals, Alleging Crypto Market Manipulation
October 09, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Eighteen companies and individuals are facing charges related to alleged fraud and manipulation in cryptocurrency markets. The charges, which were unsealed in Boston, concern the...

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FBI Reportedly Investigating Hone Capital’s Connections to China
FBI Reportedly Investigating Hone Capital’s Connections to China
September 25, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is reportedly investigating a Silicon Valley venture capital group’s ties to China. Hone Capital launched with the help of a Chinese private equity...

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This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
September 11, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies were created to address supposed pain points across the financial system. By decentralizing transaction verification and record-keeping through a distributed ledger, blockchain-based digital assets...

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FBI Says 50% of All Financial Fraud Losses Involve Cryptocurrency
FBI Says 50% of All Financial Fraud Losses Involve Cryptocurrency
September 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The number of cryptocurrency-related complaints accounted for 10% of all financial fraud complaints but 50% of the total losses in 2023. That is due in...

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Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
August 30, 2024  |  News

Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. That’s according to a Thursday (Aug. 29) joint cybersecurity advisory by the...

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Gift Card Scams Surge as Maryland Enacts Law Amid Federal Crackdown
Gift Card Scams Surge as Maryland Enacts Law Amid Federal Crackdown
July 29, 2024  |  Retail

Gift card scams are back in the news, with two federal agencies issuing warnings about their proliferation and one state now passing a law aimed...

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US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
July 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), jointly with the...

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Evolve Confirms Ransomware Hack as Challenges Grow at FinTech Partner Bank
Evolve Confirms Ransomware Hack as Challenges Grow at FinTech Partner Bank
June 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

It’s been a bad month for Evolve Bank & Trust, and it’s only getting worse. Following a “cease and desist” order issued to the bank...

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Complaints of Fraud Targeting Older Americans Rose 14% in 2023
Complaints of Fraud Targeting Older Americans Rose 14% in 2023
May 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency increased by double-digit percentages in 2023. The number of complaints of elder fraud increased by 14% during the...

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