Crypto Scam Alert: Hackers Use GitHub To Steal Funds—Kaspersky
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Crypto Scam Alert: Hackers Use GitHub To Steal Funds—Kaspersky

Cybercriminals have initiated a sophisticated attack that targets GitHub users. They are utilizing fake repositories to disseminate malware that steals personal data and cryptocurrency. Kaspersky, a security firm, has identified more than 200 repositories that deceive unsuspecting developers and merchants by posing as legitimate open-source projects. Related Reading: Massive Bitcoin Selloff Ahead? Strategy Stock Drops […]
Illegal Crypto Mining Causes M in Losses for Russian Power Company—Report
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Illegal Crypto Mining Causes $14M in Losses for Russian Power Company—Report

According to a report uploaded on February 18, last year, Russia’s Rosseti Group, a major player in the nation’s electricity sector, reported damages of over 1.3 billion rubles (approximately $14.2 million) caused by “unauthorized” cryptocurrency mining operations. These “black” mining farms tapped directly into Rosseti’s power network without authorization, severely impacting the company’s resources and […]
Gemini Exonerated: SEC Takes No Action Following Investigation, Says Winklevoss
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Gemini Exonerated: SEC Takes No Action Following Investigation, Says Winklevoss

Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into the company without pursuing any enforcement action.  SEC Closes Gemini Investigation In his social media post, Winklevoss revealed that the SEC’s letter, dated February 24, stated that the agency’s staff “do not […]