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Due to the impact of scams such as Basis Markets, the UK government has initiated cybersecurity reforms.

Recently, the UK government submitted the "Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill" to Parliament, aiming to strengthen regulation of a broader range of technology and service providers to address the growing cyber threats.

The bill brings IT management and cybersecurity providers under regulatory oversight while establishing mechanisms to prevent and control the risks of artificial intelligence abuse (especially prohibiting the generation of harmful content such as child sexual abuse material) and authorizing trusted institutions to conduct vulnerability testing before deploying AI models.

Research shows that the average cost of a significant cyber attack in the UK is £190,000, with annual total losses around £14.7 billion. This legislation is an important part of the UK's efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, optimize cyber incident response capabilities, and prevent cyber attack strategies from countries like China, Iran, and North Korea.

Meanwhile, in the field of fintech regulation, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is advancing an investigation into the scam involving cryptocurrency hedge fund Basis Markets.

This institution, which once claimed to be "low risk," raised funds in 2021 through unregistered NFT and token sales but suddenly collapsed in 2022, resulting in retail investors losing $28 million.

The investigation had been quiet for more than three years, but with recent raids and calls for evidence from investors, the momentum has significantly increased, and two suspects have already been arrested.

Notably, this investigation resonates with the previous conviction case of Zhimin Qian's multi-billion dollar Bitcoin scam, highlighting the tightening regulation of illegal activities in the cryptocurrency sector in the UK.

In summary, from strengthening infrastructure security to combating cryptocurrency crime, the UK government is building a multi-layered defense system against digital threats through a combination of legislation and law enforcement.

These measures not only reflect new challenges posed by the intertwining of cyber risks and financial risks but also demonstrate the determination of regulatory agencies to protect the interests of citizens and businesses in the digital age.

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#Weex Coin circle friends! Must remind everyone! There is a so-called secret money-making channel claiming to hold Weex, and they say it's guaranteed to make a profit. Thinking I could make some extra money, I lost control for a moment and followed their operation to deposit money. As a result, when it came time to withdraw, they first said there was a system malfunction, then they wanted a deposit, and all sorts of excuses kept coming up. It was then I realized I had encountered a counterfeit scam platform! Those so-called 'internal channels' are just bait to lure you in! Playing in the coin circle is already high risk, and when faced with such unclear information, you must stay calm, stay calm again, don't let greed blind your eyes, and protect your hard-earned money! #网络安全 #防诈骗指南

A new scam has recently emerged, everyone must be careful! ⚠️

The scammer will send you a private message through your friend's stolen account, pretending to be your friend, telling you that your account has been restricted, reminding you to quickly remove the restriction, saying that if you don't do it, your account will be gone after a while. They will ask you to follow a robot named @spalkbot. After clicking Start, no matter which of the two menus you click, your account may be stolen! ❌

Special reminder to my brothers, don't be fooled, stay vigilant! 💪

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I saw in the group the "WEEX Anniversary Celebration Giving ETH" event, registration requires a deposit of 500U to activate the account. Fortunately, I asked the official customer service and found out it was a scam! Any event that requires you to pay first is a trap! #网络安全 #防诈骗指南

UK Minister's X Account Hacked, Government Officials Become New Targets of Cryptocurrency Scam

On Tuesday, multiple media outlets reported that the X account of UK Minister Lucy Powell was hacked, with criminals using a fake "House of Commons" cryptocurrency to carry out fraud. The hackers posted multiple messages on her verified account, claiming that "$HCC" is a "human-centric digital currency".

Powell's X account has nearly 70,000 followers, and some posts even included the House of Commons logo, increasing the credibility of the scam. Powell's office stated that they took immediate action to lock the account and delete the deceptive posts after discovering the violations.

This attack continues the pattern of high-profile account hacks targeting public figures. Earlier this year, BBC reporter Nick Robinson also experienced a similar attack, where hackers used his account to promote a fake cryptocurrency called "$Today".

In addition, Luke Nolan, a senior researcher at digital asset management company CoinShares, believes this hacking incident is a traditional "pump and dump" scam.

Scammers create worthless cryptocurrencies, artificially inflate their prices to lure others into investing, and then sell shares for profit before the price crashes. Fortunately, although the scam targeted the X account of a well-known government official, the scammers only attracted 34 transactions, making a profit of about £225.

According to an Action Fraud report, incidents of social media and email account hacks have surged to a total of 35,343 since the beginning of 2024. In light of this, experts advise people not to click on unauthorized website links or emails lightly.

In summary, this hacking incident highlights the importance of cybersecurity, as even well-known public figures are not immune to cybercriminals' grasp. With the popularity of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, strengthening personal account security is urgently needed. At the same time, we hope the government and relevant agencies can implement stronger protective measures to jointly build a solid cybersecurity defense.

What are your thoughts on similar hacking incidents? Would you track any potential investment opportunities with a speculative mindset? Leave your comments in the discussion section!

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The Xuhui Procuratorate in Shanghai accused 360 employees of using the Yapi vulnerability to steal virtual currency and illegally earn more than 2.5 million yuan.

As a cryptocurrency lawyer, I would like to remind everyone again: If your account is stolen, you must seek the help of a professional lawyer as soon as possible to maximize the protection of your rights and interests and asset security.

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Brothers! I received an email saying that my Weike account has money laundering risks and that I need to share my screen for investigation. Fortunately, I was cautious. The official would never operate this way; report it directly when encountering this kind of situation! #网络安全 #防诈骗指南

🕵️‍♂️Hackers used loopholes to hack into the SEC's X account, and the 25-year-old suspect pleaded guilty and faces a heavy sentence!

Recently, 25-year-old hacker Eric Council pleaded guilty to the U.S. federal court, admitting that he participated in the hacking of the SEC's official X account @SECgov in January last year. This incident not only shocked the cybersecurity community, but also caused the cryptocurrency market to experience a roller coaster-like sharp end.

The thing is that in January last year, Council and his accomplices quietly hacked into the SEC's official X account through a complex SIM card swapping technology. Then, they spread a false tweet through this social media channel, claiming that the SEC had approved the Bitcoin ETF. As soon as this news came out, it quickly ignited the enthusiasm of the market, causing the price of Bitcoin to rise sharply in a short period of time, and the increase once exceeded $1,000.

But the good times did not last long. The SEC quickly regained control of the account and clarified that the news was false. As a result, the price of Bitcoin fell like a slide again, with a drop of more than $2,000. At that time, the approval of Bitcoin ETF was the focus of investors' attention, and the relevant content released by the SEC's X account could cause a huge reaction in the market.

At present, Council confessed to his actions and revealed that he made about $50,000 from it. But the consequences are also serious. He faces up to 5 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. The verdict will be announced on May 16, which is undoubtedly a wake-up call for all potential hackers.

This incident also reminds us again that cybersecurity and the vulnerability of the cryptocurrency market are closely related. Even a simple social media account leak can cause huge market fluctuations.

In summary, in the digital age, a security vulnerability of a social media account is enough to shake the confidence of the entire market and trigger a chain reaction. Therefore, strengthening network protection measures and improving the public's ability to identify the authenticity of information are crucial to maintaining a healthy cryptocurrency ecosystem.

💬 What do you think of hackers using SEC accounts to manipulate the cryptocurrency market? How do you think we can effectively prevent such cybersecurity incidents? Leave a message to share your views!

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Hackers are also afraid of the US government! ⚡️

Hackers have begun to return the $20.7 million in assets that were stolen not long ago! 💸

• First, 13.1967 million aUSDC were returned, followed by 508 ETH (about $1.2903 million) and 1,899 ETH (about $4.8148 million).

• However, in the end, the US government address transferred 2,411 ETH (worth about $6.1285 million) and 11.6239 million aUSDC (worth about $11.6239 million) to 0x0…243.

Although the hacker returned most of the assets, the good show doesn’t seem to be over yet! 😂 #黑客归还 #网络安全 #ETH🔥🔥🔥🔥 #USDC #政府钱包

🚀 Cryptocurrency Evening Express | September 1st Breaking News

Hey, crypto fans! What big news happened in the cryptocurrency circle today? Let's take a look! 👀

1. 💰 BTC massive exodus? More than 57,000 bitcoins have been withdrawn from exchanges in the past 7 days! Hodl or sell? What do you think?

2. 🌊 SUI Lianchuang revealed: The monthly unlocking volume accounts for about 2.6% of the circulating supply. How much impact will this have on the price?

3. 🚨 Hackers are crazy in August? PeckShield report: Cryptocurrency lost more than $313 million due to hacker attacks! Everyone should pay attention to asset security!

4. 💬 Tether CEO said: Most current technologies are weak, and future communications will be peer-to-peer. Do you agree?

5. 📈 If Bitcoin breaks through $56,000, the cumulative long order liquidation strength of mainstream CEX will reach 408 million. Friends who are long, be careful!

6. 🗳️ Polymarket predicts: Trump's chances of winning rise to 50%, Harris's chances of winning fall to 25%. Who do you think is more likely to enter the White House?

The crypto world is changing every day. Which piece of news do you pay the most attention to? Tell me in the comments! ✨

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👽North Korean hackers stole $3 billion in cryptocurrency, and cybersecurity alarm bells are ringing!

Kaspersky Lab’s latest report revealed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group hacker group cleverly stole about $3 billion in cryptocurrency from players by creating a fake blockchain game. The report said that the group of hackers exploited a security vulnerability in the Chrome browser to carry out this carefully planned cyber theft.

Lazarus Group’s hacking activities are not a whim. They have been carrying out this illegal behavior from 2016 to 2022, and the scale of the operation is large. Not only that, they have launched a total of 25 cyber attacks, involving money laundering of up to $200 million.

In addition, the investigation also revealed the existence of a professional developer network in North Korea. This team specializes in providing services for mature cryptocurrency projects and earns up to $500,000 a month. These findings reveal the operating model of a well-organized and well-funded hacker group.

The report analysis found that the game created by Lazarus Group is called DeTankZone or DeTankWar, ​​which revolves around NFT. They used a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome to implant a malware called "Manuscript" into the victim's computer. In this way, they can get the user's password, authentication token, and various cryptocurrencies.

Analysts also revealed the operation logic of Lazarus Group. They developed an NFT-related trap game called DeTankZone or DeTankWar, ​​and used a zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser to implant a malware called "Manuscript" into the victim's computer, thereby stealing the user's password, authentication token, and various cryptocurrencies.

It is said that as early as May, Kaspersky Lab discovered this security vulnerability and quickly notified Google officials. However, Google did not seem to be prepared and took a full 12 days to fix this zero-day vulnerability.

The attack of Lazarus Group once again reminds us that we must remain highly vigilant, update software in a timely manner, and strengthen network security protection. At the same time, this incident also highlights the important role of strengthening international cooperation and legislators in formulating cybersecurity regulations. In this digital age, we need to work together to ensure the security of cyberspace.

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🚨 South Korea sanctions North Korean hackers to combat large-scale cryptocurrency theft 🛡️

In the latest news, South Korea has taken action against 15 North Korean hackers suspected of cyber crimes and one entity due to their alleged involvement in large-scale cryptocurrency theft. This issue has garnered global attention, as North Korea is suspected of using cyber actions to fund its weapons program while evading international sanctions.

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that the sanctioned individuals are connected to the 313 Bureau under the Mechanical Industry Department of the Workers' Party of Korea, which has been sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council since 2016. They frequently send personnel to IT companies around the world, ostensibly for normal employment, but in reality, they are engaged in cryptocurrency theft activities.

For example, a person named Kim Cheol-min infiltrated IT companies in the United States and Canada, transferring large amounts of foreign currency back to North Korea. There is also a sanctioned corporate entity that specifically sends IT personnel abroad to raise illegal funds for the North Korean regime and military.

According to a report by Chainalysis, last year North Korean hackers stole approximately $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 47 incidents globally, accounting for 61% of the total cryptocurrency theft cases worldwide in 2023. These hackers use advanced techniques to infiltrate company networks and steal digital assets.

While South Korea's sanctions are an important step, truly stopping North Korea's cyber threats requires global cooperation and more advanced cybersecurity measures. The South Korean government stated that they will continue to work with the international community to prevent North Korea's illegal cyber activities.

Regarding the sanctions imposed by South Korea on North Korea, some believe that this action may be a political retaliation using its power against North Korea. However, others are puzzled about whether these sanctions are based on political motives or on the maintenance of cybersecurity and international rules. Additionally, whether these sanctions can effectively combat North Korea's cybercrime activities is also a noteworthy concern.

💬 Do you think South Korea's implementation of these sanctions is based on political motives, or on the maintenance of cybersecurity and international rules? Do you believe these sanctions can effectively combat North Korea's cybercrime?

🚨 Cryptocurrency Heist: $36 Million Stolen Due to Phishing!

The latest news is that a careless cryptocurrency investor lost 15,079 fwdETH worth up to $36 million due to a cunning phishing scheme! 😨 This is a considerable sum, so those who often do DeFi protocol authorization should be careful!

According to the Web3 anti-fraud platform Scam Sniffer’s X tweet on October 11, the unlucky investor accidentally signed a license phishing signature five hours before the report came out, and thus gave the hacker access to his wallet. The hacker acted quickly and immediately sold the stolen tokens on the market, causing the price of dETH to plummet by more than 90% in one day!

At the same time, analyst roffett.eth reminded everyone that this incident not only caused heavy losses to individual investors, but also affected DeFi protocols such as PAC Finance and Orbit Finance, because the price plunge triggered vulnerabilities in their systems.

According to analysis, this type of license phishing is a scammer using the user approval mechanism in DeFi to trick users into granting them access to their wallets. Scammers will create some seemingly formal websites or application interfaces, asking users to sign "permission" transactions, which is actually tricking you into giving them control of your wallet.

This is not the first time. Scam Sniffer said that just 12 days ago, a victim lost 12,083 spWETH worth $32 million due to similar tactics.

Therefore, before signing any transaction license, everyone must check again and again, and do not click on unknown links casually. Scam Sniffer also reminded everyone: "Be sure to carefully check any signatures you are asked to sign, and avoid clicking on unknown links."

💬 Have you heard of similar phishing attacks? How do you think we should be more vigilant about this type of scam? Share your safety tips, let us work together to protect our digital assets!

In short, protect your wallet, do not easily authorize unknown DeFi protocols, and don't let scammers take advantage of it!

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