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Bitcoin scammers swindled UK investors out of $19M last year

Mar28
by on March 28, 2019 at 10:22 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The UK’s national fraud helpline, Action Fraud, has found that in the 12 months leading up to March 19, 2019, investors in the state lost over £15 million ($19 million) to Bitcoin related scams. More than 1,200 victims lost a total of £15,248,130 ($19 million), Which? reports. That’s over £41,000 ($53,000) per day lost to scammers, enough to buy well specced BMW 3 Series. In some cases victims were hit by a double con. After being scammed for a first time, victims would be targeted by secondary scammers making false claims they could get back the victim’s lost funds for…

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New Android malware targets 32 cryptocurrency apps and 100 international banks

Mar28
by on March 28, 2019 at 9:59 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


A brand-new generation of Trojan horse malware for Android phones has been revealed, tailored specifically towards stealing fiat and digital assets from customers of top international banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Cybersecurity firm Group-IB, which found the malware (already named “Gustuff”), warn it comes with fully automated (and unique) functionality aimed at “mass infections and maximum profit for its operators.” Until now, this Trojan has never been reported or analyzed. Gustuff is said to come with a raft of “web fakes” that mimick apps to phish for sensitive data (like usernames and passwords) from unsuspecting users, who are tricked into using Gustuff’s…

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How to achieve Inbox Zero with these Gmail search queries

Mar28
by on March 28, 2019 at 7:03 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Basics


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you receive a large number of emails like I do every day, your inbox is probably messy, and it seems impossible to clear it of the deluge of messages that just won’t stop. If you use Gmail, I’ve got your back with some nifty search commands you can use to clear it up and achieve Inbox Zero. They work on your desktop, as well as Gmail‘s mobile apps. Triaging unread emails When there are…

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