Accountability Big data Cryptocurrency 
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
” Once inside of a target organization, the hackers stole source code, software code signing certificates, customer account data and other information they could use or resell. “SonarX served as an easily searchable repository for social media data that previously had been obtained by CHENGDU 404.” Image: DOJ.
Schneier on Security
MAY 3, 2019
Technology now permeates society in a way it didn't just a couple of decades ago, and governments move too slowly to take this into account. Now, too many issues are being decided in an unregulated capitalist environment where significant social costs are too often not taken into account. This is bigger than computer security.
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Schneier on Security
MARCH 5, 2019
Technology now permeates society in a way it didn't just a couple of decades ago, and governments move too slowly to take this into account. Now, too many issues are being decided in an unregulated capitalist environment where significant social costs are too often not taken into account. This is bigger than computer security.
Malwarebytes
APRIL 12, 2021
Europol managed to track down the local cryptocurrency service provider that facilitated the suspect’s Bitcoin purchases to uncover more information about him. The Bitcoin blockchain records every transaction ever made using the currency in its blockchain, making it a perfect source for big data investigations.
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.”
Webroot
MARCH 4, 2024
Imagine receiving a phone call from a seemingly genuine bank manager, requesting sensitive account details for “security verification.” We need your account details for security verification.” Example: Scammer: “Invest in this AI-powered cryptocurrency—watch this celebrity testimonial!” But this is only the tip of the iceberg.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The story on the Flashback author featured redacted screenshots that were taken from Ika’s BlackSEO account (see image above). The day after that story ran, Ika posted a farewell address to his mates, expressing shock and bewilderment over the apparent compromise of his BlackSEO account. ru under the handle “ r-fac1.”
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