2024 has been a tumultuous year for the cryptocurrency industry, with several high-profile crimes dominating the headlines. Benzinga looks back at some of the biggest crypto crime cases in 2024.
What Happened: Earlier this week, a major cryptocurrency heist targeting a Genesis creditor resulted in the theft of $243 million.
The crime, executed on Aug. 19, involved sophisticated phishing and social engineering tactics. Cybercriminals impersonated Google and Gemini support, tricking the victim into resetting 2FA and transferring funds to a compromised wallet.
The hackers also accessed private keys through AnyDesk, a remote desktop tool.
The stolen funds were distributed across multiple cryptocurrencies and exchanges to obscure the trail.
Two arrests have been made in connection with the crime, which involved key figures known as Greavys, Wiz and …
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