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Cloud mining scams tricking victims into downloading fake apps to steal personal info: Cyber-Forensics.net raises concern

Cryptocurrency scammers target investors and ask users to download cloud mining apps. Instead, these are fake apps meant for stealing personal information. There is no shortage of people interested in learning how cryptocurrency mining works. But cybercriminals are actively exploiting the interest of those individuals not just to deploy crypto-mining malware but also to create…

Bitstream circle- a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme robbed Kenyans of millions: Cyber-Forensics.net alerts potential targets

Online scammers are believed to have stolen $120 million already from Kenyan investors since the bitstream circle scam appeared in the country. Multiple reports from Kenya confirm that crypto scammers are targeting investors into a new variant of the Ponzi scam called Bitstream circle. According to Kenya’s Ministry of Information and Technology, the bitstream circle…

From fake websites to apps, Crypto scammers are everywhere: Cyber-Forensics.net promotes safety first culture

Cryptocurrency has caught the attention of marketers looking to make money quick and scammers have taken note too. Here are tips to stay protected. Cryptocurrency scams have jumped up in numbers. They are 66% more dangerous than any other online scam causing financial losses. U.S. authorities are on alert mode after Michigan state police tracked…

Cryptocurrency scams increase financial abuse: Cyber-Forensics.net explains what do crypto recovery services mean for victims?

Many things have developed since the cryptocurrency was first launched, including crypto scams. Forensic experts hit back at scammers with crypto recovery tools. Cryptocurrency has caused quite the uproar in the world of investments. It’s not just a subject matter of discussion on online forums but also becoming a crucial part of dinnertime conversations. However,…

Cyber-Forensics.net says crypto scammers fake it till they make it: Here is how investors can protect their coins

Fraudsters may use variants of crypto scams to reach their targets and steal their coins. Cyber expert Timothy Benon lays out ways to protect crypto coins. Cryptocurrency crimes have shown a record-breaking increase in the past few years. A blockchain analysis firm released a statement informing “digital currency scammers took $14 billion worth of coins…

Cyber criminals are draining investors’ money through Rug Pull scam: Bitcoin recovery experts suggests precautions

Rug pull is a deceptive method where crypto scammers introduce fake tokens to investors. Once they have enough investment from outside, they disappear. Since the early days of the internet, money swindlers have taken advantage of loopholes in security. Additionally, despite technological advancements and best security practices, scammers try to stay one-step ahead of law…

Computer Forensics Training lends invaluable skills to corporate trainees: Cyber-Forensics.net talks benefits of their program

Computer forensics is the study of tools and techniques used to solve problems arising through the interaction of computers with the physical world. As computer crimes continue to escalate, organizations feel the need to hire qualified investigators who can join law enforcement and help curb growing financial fraud. A significant step towards achieving the goal…

Due Diligence Services can help identify transaction risks- Timothy Benson explains types and how due diligence works?

Due Diligence services are generally performed due to requests by online scam victims or by a firm to acquire information on its liabilities, assets, financial health, etc. Industries’ complex and ever-changing landscape causes investors to face significant operational and financial challenges. Thus, correctly assessing the value of potential investments through diligence services can be imperative…

Data Breach incorporate space can be destructive: Cyber-Forensics.net explains what to do when company data is at risk

Penetrating a computer network can expose a company’s strengths and liabilities. Online hackers would do anything to get hold of this data. Here is how to avoid such attacks. Effective and reliable security is vital for any business’s operations. It reduces the risks to the company’s assets, infrastructure, and other expenses. However, recent advances in…

Pig-butchering scams using romance as a hook to lure victims: Cyber-Forensics.net warns not to send life savings to scammers

Pig-butchering refers to how a target is fattened up before being slaughtered. A highly sophisticated form of a romance scam that uses emotional manipulation to target victims. While the world tackled pandemic, vaccine mandates, and related issues, scammers spread a wave of financial fraud across nations. No less harmful than the deadly virus, the money-swindlers…