Cryptocurrency Crime & Blockchain Abuse
Crypto theft, blockchain investigations, illicit finance
Reports in this theme
Annual Website Security Threat Report
GoDaddy's 2025 Annual Website Security Threat Report highlights the evolution of malware and social engineering tactics, emphasizing the rise of AI-driven threats, blockchain-based infrastructure, and the dominance of SEO spam. The report details key findings such as the shift in SEO spam from Japanese to gambling-related content, the decline of major campaigns like Balada Injector, and the emergence of new threats like SocGholish and ClickFix. It also provides recommendations for website owners to enhance security through continuous monitoring, credential protection, and awareness of social engineering tactics.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Report 2024
The FBI's IC3 Annual Report for 2024 highlights a significant increase in cybercrime, with a record high in financial losses. Key themes include the rise of cryptocurrency-related fraud, ransomware, and scams targeting older adults. The report also emphasizes the role of public awareness and collaboration with private sectors in combating cyber threats.
Common Challenges in Cybercrime - 2024 Review by Eurojust and Europol
The report outlines the common challenges faced in combating cybercrime, focusing on data volume, loss of data, access to data, anonymisation services, and obstacles to international cooperation. It also discusses legislative responses to these challenges and highlights the need for enhanced collaboration and tools to address the evolving landscape of cybercrime.
Global State of Scams Report 2024
The 2024 Global State of Scams report highlights the alarming rise in scam prevalence, with $1.03 trillion stolen globally. It details regional trends, scam types, and the effectiveness of current detection methods, emphasizing the need for global collaboration and advanced technologies like AI to combat fraud.