Binance kidnapping Crypto’s record-breaking year sees spike in kidnappings and ransom schemesBy CryptooTimesJanuary 4, 2025 A rise in ransomware, kidnappings and extortion shows the growing risks faced by crypto traders and investors as the sector…
Crime CEO of Canadian Crypto Holding Returns Safely After Paying $720K Ransom: ReportBy CryptooTimesNovember 8, 2024 WonderFi CEO was forced into a vehicle but released after a ransom was paid.
CBC WonderFi CEO kidnapped and forced to pay $1M ransom: ReportBy CryptooTimesNovember 7, 2024 WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka reportedly said in an email that he is “safe” now and that no company funds and…
Crime Crypto CEO kidnapped in Toronto, $1m ransom paid for releaseBy CryptooTimesNovember 7, 2024 Toronto police are investigating the kidnapping of Dean Skurka, CEO of WonderFi. Skurka was abducted in downtown Toronto during rush…
Chainalysis DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 yearsBy CryptooTimesOctober 7, 2024 The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in…
Crime Kidnappers arrested after demanding a $660,000 USDT ransomBy CryptooTimesJuly 5, 2024 Two Hong Kong kidnappers demanded a stablecoin ransom before getting arrested, highlighting concerns over crypto-related crimes and safety. The interesting…
