💰An attempt to launder $2 million over the TON network

Europol successfully caught the hacker who used a cryptojacking scheme to exploit other people's virtual assets.

Cryptojacking is a type of cybercrime involving the unauthorized use of devices by malicious actors to mine cryptocurrency.

A young guy managed to set up a million virtual servers for mining crypto without spending a cent.

They got on his case at the beginning of last year, when one of the national internet providers reported a massive breach in its cloud storage accounts. Through joint efforts of the internet provider, the local police and Europol, they managed to identify the attacker and get a hold of him.

On January 16th, it was reported that the case was in the bag: the villain was caught and interrogated. His first successful heist was hacking the servers of an e-commerce platform stealing 1,500 accounts in one click.

The attacker found innovative ways to transfer money, including through TON crypto wallets, so skillfully that he was able to evade justice for two whole years. But eventually, law enforcement got the upper hand.

Now this poor fellow is waiting for his trial. If you are hoping for your cryptocurrency investment to be fruitful, be sure to keep your guard up.

This story is a sobering reminder. In the virtual world, security is of the utmost importance. It's time to learn, strengthen your defenses, and stay connected.

What's your take on this? Should we be concerned that the TON blockchain is being used in cyberattacks to launder funds? Share your opinion and let us know.

Your cyber police @TonPost👮