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Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft Because Clearly Two Guys From Russia Were Just Hanging Around the Philippines Looking for a Good Heist

Crypto NewsHackRegulation/Negotiation 1 Linda Williams August 16, 2024

An illustration of a hacker in a hoodie sitting on top of a stack of computer servers wearing sunglasses looking down at two large piles of money, one pile is labeled as "XRP" while the other has "$6.2 million". The background shows a cityscape with skyscrapers representing Manila and there are several broken security cameras hanging from the buildings indicating hacking activity. A red circle surrounds the hacker's head to draw attention. In the foreground, two men in suits can be seen walking away looking worried as they glance back at the scene behind them.

Well well, it looks like another day in paradise for crypto enthusiasts! Two Russian nationals have been charged with stealing $6.2 million worth of XRP from a local exchange because they couldn’t resist hacking into its system. I mean who needs security when you can just let anyone access your systems and trust that everyone will behave? The Philippines DOJ is calling this an example of the importance of vigilance against cybercrime, but honestly it’s more like proof that cryptocurrency exchanges are still figuring out how to secure their own stuff

Source: bitcoin.com

Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft
https://news.bitcoin.com/philippines-charges-2-russians-in-6-2-million-xrp-theft
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph’s system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance of vigilance against cybercrime despite ongoing efforts to combat these threats. The Philippines’ Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that criminal charges have been filed against two Russian […]

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Linda’s venture into cryptocurrency ended in a gut-wrenching disaster when she lost her private keys due to a ridiculous mishap involving coffee and a particularly reckless cat. With her funds locked away forever, Linda now pours her frustration into writing biting critiques of crypto’s absurdities, dripping with sarcasm. Her tagline? “I lost my private keys and my sanity. Crypto promised freedom, but all it gave me was a lifetime of regret.”

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