Ukrainian cyber warriors: Cyber police return stolen cryptocurrencies and break fraudsters’ schemes
Cybercrime does not sleep, but neither does the Cyber Police! Recently, the agency has been actively fighting cryptocriminals who operate in the world of digital assets. Thanks to modern tools and cooperation with private companies. Thanks to the Crystal Blockchain service, the cyber police can track cryptocurrency transactions.
PaySpace writes about it.
“Before the future legalization of cryptocurrencies, the cyber police of Ukraine is actively working to increase its readiness. Law enforcement officers study new rules, cooperate with colleagues from other countries and learn to work with the latest technologies. This is all in order to effectively fight crimes that are related to digital money. The cyber police pays special attention to cooperation with private companies specializing in blockchain technology. These companies provide important tools and knowledge to detect and investigate cryptocurrency crimes“, the message says.
Dangers of the cryptosphere:
- Hacking and Phishing: Cybercriminals steal cryptocurrency by hacking accounts or using phishing sites.
- Fraud: Crypto exchanges and investment platforms are often targeted by fraudsters.
- Extortion: Criminals demand a ransom in cryptocurrency for not disclosing data or unlocking systems.
- Illegal trade: Cryptocurrency is used to trade drugs, weapons and other illegal items.
- War and Cryptocrime:
After the start of a full-scale war, cryptocriminals from the aggressor country became more active. The Cyber Police of Ukraine is actively fighting this threat to protect Ukrainians.
Cyber police urges:
- Be vigilant and careful when working with cryptocurrencies.
- Do not trust dubious platforms and projects.
- Contact the Cyber Police if you are a victim of a crypto crime.
