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Scammers Pose as Chinese Business Newspaper and Demand Bitcoin Ransom

Scammers are impersonating the Chinese newspaper China Business Journal to extort Bitcoin ransoms from companies. According to the publication, the criminals contacted businesses via the encrypted Swiss email service Proton Mail, threatening to publish allegedly compromising information obtained through "secret investigations" unless a Bitcoin ransom was paid. The exact ransom amount was not disclosed. China Business Journal has stated it has no connection to these emails and denounces the senders as fraudsters. The newspaper did not provide screenshots of the emails, name the targeted companies, or reveal the Bitcoin address for the ransom. The total financial losses to businesses are also unknown. The publication is now gathering evidence and plans to file civil and criminal lawsuits against the scheme's organizers. In a related development this year, Malaysian police arrested 22 Chinese nationals operating a fraudulent call center that promoted cryptocurrency investments, primarily targeting European victims, especially Italians.

cryptonews.ru1 saat önce

Scammers Pose as Chinese Business Newspaper and Demand Bitcoin Ransom

cryptonews.ru1 saat önce

China Business Journal Unveils Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme

China Business Journal, a state-run Chinese newspaper, has issued a warning about scammers using its name to extort cryptocurrency from companies. According to the publication, fraudsters are sending emails impersonating its journalists. These emails threaten to publish damaging information about a company unless a Bitcoin payment is made. The scammers, using Proton Mail addresses, claim to possess compromising material from a secretive investigation. The newspaper's representatives have clarified that it has no involvement with these messages. They emphasized that the publication does not engage in such practices, never demands payment to suppress stories, and does not negotiate in this manner. The editorial team believes the criminals are exploiting the newspaper's authoritative reputation to pressure companies into making hasty decisions under threat of reputational harm. China Business Journal stated it is collecting evidence of this brand misuse, analyzing the fraudulent emails, and preparing materials for law enforcement. It reserves the right to pursue both civil and criminal liability against the scheme's organizers. Companies are urged to carefully verify any communication purportedly from the newspaper, avoid transferring cryptocurrency to unknown recipients, and report such incidents to the authorities. The newspaper confirmed it will continue its own investigation into the matter.

cryptonews.ru5 saat önce

China Business Journal Unveils Cryptocurrency Extortion Scheme

cryptonews.ru5 saat önce

Chinese newspaper warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name

Chinese newspaper China Business Journal has issued a warning about a Bitcoin extortion scam. Fraudsters are impersonating the publication, using a Proton Mail address to contact companies. They falsely claim to have uncovered damaging information through investigations and threaten to publish it unless paid in Bitcoin. The newspaper stated these emails are unauthorized and the scheme appears fraudulent. It is collecting evidence and reserves the right to pursue legal action against those responsible. China Business Journal is a state-affiliated publication under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

cointelegraph7 saat önce

Chinese newspaper warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name

cointelegraph7 saat önce

Luxury Cars Become Targets, Families Used as Pawns: Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Sweep Across Europe and America

In a significant U.S. federal case, 22-year-old Saif Faiq of Missouri pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, related to an attempted Bitcoin theft and the kidnapping of two individuals in Danbury, Connecticut. Prosecutors state the 2024 plot targeted the parents of a person involved in a separate large-scale Bitcoin theft, intending to use them as hostages to coerce the transfer of crypto assets. Faiq's role involved recruiting accomplices and surveillance. This case, involving a Lamborghini Urus carjacking, exemplifies the growing threat of "wrench attacks"—physical violence and coercion to steal cryptocurrency—where a holder's family, vehicles, and visible wealth become targets. The guilty plea, alongside that of co-conspirator Adam Iza, marks the formal entry of such crypto-related violent crimes into the U.S. federal judiciary. It highlights that while blockchain technology itself is secure, the human endpoint is vulnerable. Attackers leverage personal connections and luxury items as indicators of crypto wealth to plan kidnappings and extortion. Though this case occurred in the U.S., Europe remains the epicenter for such attacks. CertiK's 2026 report notes 34 confirmed wrench attacks in the first four months of 2026, with 82% occurring in Europe, primarily France, causing an estimated $101 million in losses. The Danbury case serves as a stark warning for crypto holders globally: operational security must now extend beyond digital threats to include physical safety, privacy of personal information, and protection of family members from becoming leverage in extortion schemes. Faiq's sentencing on August 28 will be a key indicator of the judicial response to this emerging crime pattern.

marsbit06/10 10:38

Luxury Cars Become Targets, Families Used as Pawns: Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Sweep Across Europe and America

marsbit06/10 10:38

Crypto Extortion Hits Strait Of Hormuz As Scammers Exploit Shipping Crisis

An emerging crypto extortion scam is targeting shipping companies with vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime risk firm Marisks. Criminals posing as Iranian security officials are sending fraudulent messages offering safe passage in exchange for transit fees paid in Bitcoin or Tether. The scam exploits desperation amid the ongoing regional conflict, which has severely restricted movement through the critical waterway. Victims are instructed to submit documents and pay a cryptocurrency fee to secure transit. However, the messages are not from Iranian authorities. Paying could not only result in financial loss but also potentially violate international sanctions, as any crypto transfer linked to Iranian entities may be considered material support. Legal risks remain even if companies are defrauded. The scheme appears to capitalize on earlier reports that Iran was considering a real crypto-based toll system.

bitcoinist04/21 17:01

Crypto Extortion Hits Strait Of Hormuz As Scammers Exploit Shipping Crisis

bitcoinist04/21 17:01

France Averages One Crypto Kidnapping Every 2.5 Days, Authorities Finally Take Action

France has emerged as a global hotspot for "crypto kidnappings" and wrench attacks, with an average of one incident every 2.5 days in 2026, totaling 41 cases so far. In a recent event, the wife and 11-year-old child of a crypto entrepreneur were abducted in Burgundy, with a ransom demand of €400,000. The victims were rescued, and suspects were arrested. Facing growing pressure, French Interior Ministry Undersecretary Jean-Didier Berger announced at Paris Blockchain Week that authorities are developing a more "serious" protection plan for cryptocurrency investors, to be unveiled in the coming. This follows the launch of a prevention platform that has already registered thousands of users. According to data from CertiK, wrench attacks—where victims are threatened or assaulted to force digital asset transfers—increased by 75% globally in 2025, with France accounting for 19 confirmed cases. Europe represents about 40% of such incidents worldwide. Other high-profile cases include a couple robbed of $1 million in Bitcoin by impersonators and the kidnapping of a judge and her mother in a crypto-related extortion attempt.

marsbit04/17 01:52

France Averages One Crypto Kidnapping Every 2.5 Days, Authorities Finally Take Action

marsbit04/17 01:52

Kraken Reveals Extortion Demands After Client Data Incident: ‘We Will Not Pay’, Security Chief Says

Kraken, a major US crypto exchange, has publicly refused extortion demands from a criminal group following two incidents of unauthorized access to limited client support data. Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco stated the exchange identified and terminated access for individuals involved, emphasizing that no systems were breached and user funds remained safe. Approximately 2,000 client accounts (0.02% of users) were affected. Kraken is cooperating with law enforcement and industry partners to investigate what it describes as insider recruitment efforts targeting multiple sectors. The incident has sparked community concerns over insider threats and data security, drawing comparisons to a similar past event at Coinbase.

bitcoinist04/14 14:02

Kraken Reveals Extortion Demands After Client Data Incident: ‘We Will Not Pay’, Security Chief Says

bitcoinist04/14 14:02

OG Trader Sillytuna Says $24M Crypto Theft Came With Violent Threats

Sillytuna, a prominent early Ethereum NFT trader, reported a $24 million cryptocurrency theft involving AUSD and aETHUSDC. The incident, which occurred on March 4, 2026, combined an on-chain address-poisoning scam with real-world violence, weapons, and threats of kidnapping and rape. Although physically unharmed, Sillytuna was deeply shaken and announced he is leaving the crypto space. He later offered a 10% bounty for the recovery of the funds, even to those involved in the crime. This case highlights a trend of hybrid crypto crimes where online scams escalate into physical threats. Recent months have seen similar high-value thefts, including a $50 million USDT loss in December 2025, indicating that even experienced traders are vulnerable to sophisticated, multi-layered attacks.

bitcoinist03/06 07:02

OG Trader Sillytuna Says $24M Crypto Theft Came With Violent Threats

bitcoinist03/06 07:02

SwissBorg Launches Withdrawal Protection to Counter Physical Crypto Extortion

SwissBorg, a leading European crypto investment app, has introduced a new security feature called Withdrawal Protection to combat physical extortion attacks. This feature imposes a non-bypassable time delay of 1 to 90 days on all external cryptocurrency withdrawals, preventing immediate asset transfers even if a user is coerced into initiating a transaction. The delay is designed to remove the incentive for real-world "wrench attacks" by eliminating the possibility of instant access to funds. According to SwissBorg CEO Cyrus Fazel, the feature provides users with additional real-world security alongside existing digital safeguards. Once enabled, the delay applies to all external withdrawals and cannot be bypassed—even by SwissBorg support. Trading, portfolio management, and internal transfers remain unaffected. The update is part of SwissBorg’s broader security strategy, which includes MPC keyless technology and Proof of Liabilities. Withdrawal Protection is available in the latest version of the SwissBorg app.

TheNewsCrypto02/10 14:08

SwissBorg Launches Withdrawal Protection to Counter Physical Crypto Extortion

TheNewsCrypto02/10 14:08

Bitcoin Extortion: Bomb Threat Caller Demands $1M From Hyundai In South Korea

Hyundai Group's Seoul offices were evacuated on December 20, 2025, following a bomb threat email demanding a ransom of 13 Bitcoin (approximately $1.1 million). The threat targeted two major Hyundai buildings, prompting immediate evacuations and a large-scale police response involving bomb squads. After thorough searches, no explosives were found. Authorities believe the threat was intended to cause disruption rather than pose a real danger. Hyundai did not paid the ransom. This incident is part of a wider pattern of similar crypto-related extortion attempts targeting major South Korean companies like Samsung and Kakao. Investigation into the digital origins of the threat is ongoing.

bitcoinist12/21 21:05

Bitcoin Extortion: Bomb Threat Caller Demands $1M From Hyundai In South Korea

bitcoinist12/21 21:05

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