Cybercrime
Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier: Podcast Ep. 77
Episode 77 of the Public Key podcast is here and we have a new look. With the crypto market far…
Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns
In the wake of a historic arms meeting between Kim Jung-un and Vladimir Putin, on-chain data reveals disturbing information: Democratic…
Crypto in Israel: Growth & Regulatory Challenges: Ep 71
Episode 71 of the Public Key podcast is here! Israel is well known as a leader in crypto projects, cyber…
How the Dutch National Police Tricked Prolific Ransomware Strain Deadbolt Into Giving Up Victim Decryption Keys
Deadbolt is a ransomware strain that first became active around January 2021, and operates very differently from other notable strains…
2023 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Cryptocurrency Volumes Reach All-Time Highs Amid Surge in Sanctions Designations and Hacking
Every year, we publish our estimates of illicit cryptocurrency activity to demonstrate the power of blockchains’ transparency – these kinds…
Chainalysis Joins NCFTA, Enabling Advanced Blockchain Analysis to Fight Cyber-Crime
Chainalysis’ addition to the impressive roster of members brings their blockchain analysis tools, expert investigations team, and proprietary technology to NCFTA.
Blockchain Analysis for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies: A Primer
Law enforcement, regulatory, and national security agencies need effective crypto investigation tools. In this article, we explain why.
SSNDOB Shutdown: DOJ Announces Closure of Darknet Market Selling Social Security Numbers and Other Personally Identifiable Information
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the shutdown of SSNDOB, a marketplace that sold personally identifiable information (PII)…
Combatting Trafficking With Blockchain Analysis
There is a growing relationship between blockchain activity and human and drug trafficking. Blockchain data and recent investigations explain why.
Introducing Cross-Chain Investigations in Reactor: Enhancing Crypto Tracing
As blockchains have multiplied, so too have cybercriminals’ money laundering strategies. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Cross-Chain Investigations to…
Russian Cybercriminals Drive Significant Ransomware and Cryptocurrency-based Money Laundering Activity
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! Russia is a…
Meet the Malware Families Helping Hackers Steal and Mine Millions in Cryptocurrency
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! When it comes…
Crypto Crime Trends for 2022: Illicit Transaction Activity Reaches All-Time High in Value, All-Time Low in Share of All Cryptocurrency Activity
This blog is a preview of our 2022 Crypto Crime Report. Sign up here to download your copy now! Cryptocurrency-based crime hit…
What is AML and KYC for Crypto?
In just thirteen years, cryptocurrencies have redefined money. It’s little wonder, then, that they’ve also redefined money laundering. Over the…
P2P Cryptocurrency Exchange Chatex and Two Russian Nationals Indicted and Sanctioned for Roles in Ransomware Operations
Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) announced joint indictments, arrests, and…