IC3
Coverage of IC3 in the Nexus archive.
- [US] Fell victim to a Chinese police impersonation scam. How safe are my devices?
A US individual fell victim to a Chinese police impersonation scam, being tricked into downloading the Tencent Zoom app 'Voov' and allowing 24/7 surveillance on their devices. The scammer accessed financial information, passport, and social security numbers, but the victim mitigated risks by freezing credit, canceling a loan, and reporting to IC3 and the FBI. The victim is concerned about device security despite wiping their PC and ending surveillance.
- Crypto has ‘limited utility’ in solving AI’s trust and payment issues, IC3 researchers say
Researchers from IC3 argue that cryptocurrency has limited utility in addressing trust and payment challenges in AI systems. They refute the notion that providing AI agents with crypto wallets can enable autonomy.
- Not a US citizen — lost ~$700k crypto (LastPass). Class action, contingency lawyer, or walk away?
A non-US citizen who stored cryptocurrency seed phrases in LastPass lost ~$700k as prices rose, with funds dispersed through untraceable transactions. They reported the theft to US law enforcement and are considering joining a LastPass class action or hiring a contingency lawyer.
- FBI Releases Annual Internet Crime Report
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual report showing internet crime losses exceeded $16 billion, representing a significant 33% increase from 2023. This report highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and financial losses experienced by victims.