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Visa (VTAP): the revolution of blockchain in the banking sector

With its latest initiative, the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), Visa aims to democratize the use of Ethereum and blockchain for banks, facilitating the issuance of tokens backed by fiat...

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Crypto Scam: Lego victim of a hacker attack then resolves the issue

Lego was the victim of a crypto scam, with the hacker inserting a banner on its homepage promoting the purchase of a fake Lego Coin. The toy manufacturer resolved the issue in a short time, stating...

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DHS and crypto scam: thwarted 500 ransomware attacks since 2021

The division of the DHS of the United States has stated that it has stopped over 500 ransomware attacks since 2021. In the same period, the Homeland Security Investigations managed to obtain 4.3...

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The USA government uncovers three crypto frauds by creating a token

A US government agency has created a fake token to expose some crypto frauds.  The event was made public with an official press release from the Department of Justice, which is the government ministry...

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FBI’s Groundbreaking Crypto Sting Operation Leads to Major Fraud Bust

Introduction In a first-of-its-kind operation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has successfully used a fake cryptocurrency token to uncover and arrest 18 individuals involved in a...

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Hack a Fidelity: data of 77,000 clienti stolen

In August, Fidelity experienced a hack that led to the theft of data from more than 77,000 customers. The office of the Attorney General of Maine announced it with a note published on its official...

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The new frontier of AI scams: deepfakes bypass KYC checks of exchanges

The recent mainstream spread of AI technology has led to the expansion of fraudulent impersonation techniques known as deepfake, now also threatening the KYC checks of crypto exchanges.  Recently, a...

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Gravi problemi di sicurezza per Radiant Capital: la perdita di 50 milioni di...

Radiant Capital recently suffered a severe security breach following a hack, with a loss of over 50 million dollars. Specifically, the hackers compromised three crucial private keys, leading to one of...

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Digital protection: insurance on crypto to safeguard the assets

Insurance on crypto represents a fundamental safety net to protect digital investments from theft, hacking, and technical failures. In a rapidly evolving sector, knowing the available coverages is...

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Hack of Wiz Khalifa’s social account to promote a memecoin scam: the collapse...

The profile X of Wiz Khalifa was victim of a hack to promote a scam memecoin, deceiving millions of fans through the token “WIZ”. The event raised alarms about online security and the risks associated...

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