INFPO DRC DC received an appeal. The client said that scammers stole cryptocurrency from their account. For the illegal transaction, a password stealing ware was used for infecting the device and gaining complete control over it. For the investigation, an analysis of cryptotransactions was carried out, the result of which was the determination of the e-currency withdrawal addresses. With this data, the client turned to representatives of law enforcement agencies. Having analyzed the information, the experts identified the addresses of cryptocurrency money changers and personal data of those who were involved in illegal activities.
The infographic assessment shows that simple security rules can help to protect a computer or electronic device from installing malware.
How to exclude downloading of virus programs:
• Do not open suspicious sites;
• Do not follow unfamiliar links;
• Do not install programs without a detailed acquaintance with their instruction.
Care and caution, along with the installation of antivirus software, will protect against potential hacking of devices.
Illegal actions of legal entities
Interaction with a credit institution helped representatives of law enforcement agencies to identify an employee who was engaged in cryptocurrency exchange. The volume of exchange transactions significantly exceeded this employee’s income. The activity assessment helped to find out that electronic money was credited to the account from one of the darknet platforms (the Internet analogue created for fraudulent transactions).
In fact, the credit institution employee transferred personal data of clients (questionnaires and credit statements information), and received payment in Bitcoins for that. Subsequently, this money was exchanged on electronic platforms.
As a result, legal entities (both small and large businesses representatives) are not insured against the fact that personal information of customers falls into third parties. To prevent unauthorized access and disclosure of personal data, it is important to carefully consider the hiring of employees. A substantive assessment of the biography and regular checks by the security service will help to exclude fraudulent actions on the part of staff.
Cyberspace security
Conducting training sessions and seminars by INFPO DRC DC specialists among employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other regulatory organizations helps without carefully studying the features of fraudulent activities in cyberspace. As a result, it becomes possible to develop a crime prevention strategy.
To expedite the investigation of criminal offenses related to illegal transactions with cryptocurrency, law enforcement agencies regularly involve INFPO DRC DC specialists. As a result, it is possible to find not only the perpetrators, but the entire chain, which makes it difficult to develop criminal schemes in the future.