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  1. Seeking assistance from cryptocurrency forensics expert investigation firms

    If you are seeking assistance from a private cryptocurrency forensics firm, there are certain pieces of information that will be essential to gather and provide, the most important which are: 1. The blockchain transaction data associated with the...
  2. Guide: how to communicate on-chain with an unknown hacker

    In order to communicate on-chain with an attacker, you will need a non-compromised cryptocurrency wallet and will need to use a wallet application that supports adding a data string to a transaction; not all wallet applications support this. Wall...
  3. Pursuing crypto fraud recoveries: Better to work with law enforcement or file a lawsuit?

    Reasons to File a Lawsuit Rather Than Working with Law Enforcement Faster – Criminal matters with law enforcement can take years to play out, if it even gets to that stage. Civil legal proceedings aren't faster, but they are usually faster F...
  4. Is it worth filing a lawsuit to try to recovery cryptocurrency losses

    While a lawsuit can be filed against a 'John Doe' with the hopes they can be identified later on, it is important for there to be assets that one can go after if needed
  5. What is Tainted cryptocurrency?

    Tainted cryptocurrency is a concept that suggest that cryptocurrency that is associated with illicit activity is "dirty" and that it remains that way indefinitely.
  6. Rescusing locked or staked crypto from a compromised wallet

    you should also keep in mind that hackers sometimes employ sweeping bots that operate 24/7 that are designed to sweep any funds that become available in a compromised wallet as soon as possible
  7. Are cryptocurrency transactions reversible?

    For practical intents and purposes, cryptocurrency transactions are not reversible once they are confirmed and recorded on the blockchain.
  8. Are Crypto recovery firms legit or just fraudsters too?

    There is no such thing as a legitimate cryptocurrency recovery firm. This is because no private firm has the ability to recover stolen cryptocurrency, at least not by themselves but there are legitimate private crypto investigators and investigative agencies, and sometimes their work can lead to improved recovery prospects
  9. Do mixers or privacy coins like Monero reduce recovery prospects

    while it's generally not great news when mixers or privacy coins are utilized by a malicious actor, it's not necessarily a dead end, as such obfuscation efforts can sometimes be defeated.
  10. How to Protect Yourself from a SIM Swap Attack

    To avoid a SIM Swap attack, avoid using SMS 2FA, especially on financial accounts, crypto exchange accounts and all email addresses. Opt for a more secure form of MFA instead