Since June 2022, Maltego has launched a new social media campaign that provides Maltego users and investigators with cheat sheets showing how to best use our Hub items for certain workflows. Check out the Investigator Toolkit September roundup in this article! Presented to you by Maltego, the Investigator Toolkit series showcases each Maltego Transform Hub…
With new technology comes unfamiliar terminology, not to mention changes in regulations, requirements, and laws. All of these developments can quickly become challenging for businesses to navigate, and the failure to keep up can lead to disastrous results. In the world of blockchain technology, one of the most important and frequently used terms is Virtual…
The term Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become so popular and marketable these days, chances are you have most definitely seen mentions of it somewhere. One might encounter it when comparing different data sources, when learning about investigative techniques, or as a category of data collection and analysis tools. While all of its different connotations may…
It is becoming increasingly common for cryptocurrency mining operations to adopt some AML compliance controls. But which controls make the most sense, and how will you know when your business requires them? While cryptocurrency mining operations aren’t technically required to adopt AML compliance countermeasures, many are choosing to implement some basic protocols in order to protect themselves…
By Nick Marshall Every 2.58 seconds, on average, a new Bitcoin transaction is ready to be recorded on the blockchain digital ledger. That might be a fraction of the volumes that the major payment providers handle, but a Bitcoin transaction is a complex process. It doesn’t have to be, however. Just as crypto traders can…
Blockchain technology has revolutionized financial transactions, creating a more efficient and transparent system that has garnered the attention and support of industries ranging from retail to healthcare. Unfortunately, bad actors have also taken note of the potential of cryptocurrency and have exploited the vulnerabilities of the blockchain for criminal purposes. In 2021, criminals around the…
In this episode of The Pivot podcast, we welcome Vicente Diaz! Vicente Diaz is the Threat Intelligence Strategist in the VirusTotal team at Google. With years of valuable experience in the field, Vicente shared his experiences about his threat hunting journey and what threat intelligence means to him. This episode also answers questions for all…
Wash trading is a dominant form of fraud in the young NFT marketplace, and has already yielded scammers millions in illicit gains. In this post, we explain what wash trading is and how to warn your customers about it. If you’ve been keeping an ear on NFTs, then you’ve probably heard about something called “wash…
Buyers of crypto are most likely aware of the private key associated with their currencies, NFTs, and other assets, but what other security measures exist to ensure rightful ownership? Crypto seeds and seed phrases offer crypto owners a viable backup that they can use in their hardware wallets or offline storage vehicles. What Is a…
Since June 2022, Maltego has launched a new social media campaign that provides Maltego users and investigators with cheat sheets showing how to best use our Hub items for certain workflows. Check out the Investigator Toolkit October roundup in this article! Presented to you by Maltego, the Investigator Toolkit series showcases each Maltego Transform Hub…
BluFX Review by Chargebackpros Chargebackpros which has done a lot of research for BluFX Review, advises investors not to invest in BluFX, as it is suspected to be a potential scam broker. Read a complete BluFX review, and you’ll see that not all things are as good as they appear. We’re going to expose a scammer.…
We’re all familiar with the word universe to describe the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the physical laws and constants that govern them, and all space and time. In other words, the universe is the sum of all things. But what’s the metaverse? Let’s break it down. The prefix meta…
The emergence of cryptocurrencies to the forefront of finance as a prominent investment vehicle is no surprise to anybody. Their revolutionary use cases drive investor confidence, and the need to acquire these decentralized assets is shooting up. Moreover, sufficient liquidity required for the burgeoning demand is being maintained by centralized exchanges that often act as…
Maltego’s master list of important OSINT resources is updated for 2022! Learning how to use open source intelligence for investigations is a never ending road. Luckily, there are many who have traveled the same way and shared their footsteps. Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2021, we started OSINT October as a campaign to help both…
Royal Stock FX Review by Chargebackpros Chargebackpros which has done a lot of work in researching for Royal Stock FX Review, advises investors not to invest in Royal Stock FX, as it is suspected to be a potential scam broker. Read a complete Royal Stock FX review, and you’ll see that not all things are as…
California takes another big step toward the realization of its ambitious regulatory vision for cryptocurrency business in the state. If you’re running a crypto business in the state, here’s what you need to know and do. California seems pretty serious about its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, with the state once again making big moves to roll…
First few days of November 2022 hasn’t been very kind to the crypto exchange Deribit, as it suffered a hack of 28 Million $ in BTC and ETH as its hot wallet was compromised. However, Deribit has clarified that 99% of its funds are stored in cold wallets and the remaining in its hot wallet…
In this episode for The Pivot podcast, we welcome our guest Léa Ronzaud from Graphika! Léa plays a central role at Graphika as an investigator specializing in online investigations, state influence operations, and European extremist groups. She is part of the team that exposed Secondary Infektion is a series of operations run by a large-scale,…
Smartexfx Review by Chargebackpros Chargebackpros which has done a lot of work in researching for Smartexfx Review, advises investors not to invest in Smartexfx, as it is suspected to be a potential scam broker. Read a complete Smartexfx review, and you’ll see that not all things are as good as they appear. We’re going to expose…
July 21, 2022 – BitAML is excited to announce the launch of the ACFCS (Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists), “Crypto Compliance Specialization.” Launched at the Crypto Compliance Symposium this morning in San Francisco, CA; the Crypto Compliance Specialization is the result of an amazing team effort by financial crime experts at BitAML, Chainalysis, ACFCS…
Introduction Binance one of the seemingly biggest crypto exchange has been in regulatory crosshairs for sometime now. Binance even withdrew its application for a license in Singapore. However, this recent news could potentially have criminal liability and more far reaching consequences particularly, as the US Department of Justice and Treasury Department are investigating these sanctions…
Since June 2022, Maltego has launched a new social media campaign that provides Maltego users and investigators with cheat sheets showing how to best use our Hub items for certain workflows. Check out the Investigator Toolkit November roundup in this article! Presented to you by Maltego, the Investigator Toolkit series showcases each Maltego Transform Hub…
FX Trading Station Review by Chargebackpros Chargebackpros which has done a lot of work in researching for FX Trading Station Review, advises investors not to invest in FX Trading Station, as it is suspected to be a potential scam broker. Read a complete FX Trading Station review, and you’ll see that not all things are as…
*First published in CrossTech Magazine – 5th Edition on July 25, 2022; “California: Next Frontier” in Cryptocurrency, talks about California’s cryptocurrency regulations and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signed executive order. This article explains the order and how this new regulation of cryptocurrency will affect the crypto ecosystem.* California: Next Frontier In Cryptocurrency California is making…
