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SIM Swapping Becomes Increasingly Popular in California, Police Make It “High Priority”

Here is how crypto fraudsters’ new favorite scheme works. On November 7, a security news and investigation blog KrebsOnSecurity published an interview with REACT Task Force, a California-based law enforcement group dedicated to fighting cybercrime. As per the article, members of REACT consider “SIM swapping” one of its “highest priorities” in a bid to fight… Continue reading SIM Swapping Becomes Increasingly Popular in California, Police Make It “High Priority”

California’s Campaign Watchdog Bans Political Donations with Bitcoin

The Fair Political Practices Commission, California’s campaign watchdog arm, has voted 3-1 to ban political donations with any cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, because of transparency issues. The vote follows similar decisions made by other states in the country such as South Carolina. Others, like Colorado and Montana, allow cryptocurrency donations with restrictions. In May 2014, the Federal Elections… Continue reading California’s Campaign Watchdog Bans Political Donations with Bitcoin