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The Crypto Heist That Fueled a Life of Luxury

December 9, 2025

A young man from Newport Beach, California, has admitted his part in a big crypto theft. Evan Tangeman is one of nine people who have confessed to being involved in this crime. This group, called the Social Engineering Enterprise (SE Enterprise), stole around $263 million in cryptocurrency. The gro

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Smartphones: A New Weak Link in Crypto Security

December 4, 2025

A serious problem has been found in a popular smartphone chip. It can't be fixed with updates. This chip, made by MediaTek, is in many Android phones. Researchers found a way to take control of the phone by using special electromagnetic pulses during startup. This attack can't be stopped by software

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A Gunman Steals Big Money in a Crypto Heist

November 27, 2025

A daring thief in San Francisco pulled off a bold robbery. The thief pretended to be a delivery person. They broke into a home and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. The thief also took the homeowner's phone and laptop. This all happened early in the morning on a Saturday. The thief tied up the h

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A Crypto Heist Gone Wrong: The Bitcoin Torture Case Unfolds

August 2, 2025

In a bizarre turn of events, one of the suspects in a high-profile Bitcoin torture case has been released from jail. John Woeltz, a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor from Kentucky, walked out of Rikers Island after posting a $1 million bond. This happened two months after his arrest for allegedly

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Crypto's Dark Side: The Rise of Violent Heists

June 1, 2025

The cryptocurrency world has a hidden danger: violent thefts targeting wealthy investors. These crimes, known as “wrench attacks, ” involve physical violence to force victims to hand over their digital assets. The name comes from a comic that showed how easy it is to bypass high-tech security with b

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Bitcoin Horror: The Plot to Steal a Fortune

May 29, 2025

The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to strange events. Recently, a bizarre kidnapping case involving Bitcoin has shocked many. Two investors were involved in a plot to steal a fortune in Bitcoin. William Duplessie, 32, was the second person to be arrested in this case. He faces serious charge

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AI Bots: The New Target for Cryptocurrency Heists

May 14, 2025

The world of cryptocurrency is always buzzing with new ideas and threats. One of the latest concerns involves AI-powered bots. These bots are designed to handle tasks like buying, selling, and managing cryptocurrency. They can also execute smart contracts and interact with blockchain-based systems.

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Crypto Chaos: How a Simple Mistake Led to a Massive Loss

March 7, 2025

In the realm of cryptocurrency, where fortunes can change in an instant, a major event unfolded on the night of February 21. Ben Zhou, the CEO of a popular crypto exchange, was going about his usual routine. He was about to approve a seemingly ordinary transaction, moving a large sum of Ether from o

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Malware Masterplan: How SpyAgent Android Malware Stole the Crypto Wallet Keys

September 16, 2024

The world of cryptocurrency is filled with risks, and one of the most insidious threats comes in the form of SpyAgent, a malicious Android malware designed to steal seed phrases from unsuspecting users. This malware, discovered by researchers at McAfee, is a masterclass in stealth and strategy, usin