power theft

Crypto Mine on Wheels Busted for Stealing Village Power in Russia

Crypto Mine on Wheels Busted for Stealing Village Power in Russia

Russian authorities have shut down one of the most unique illegal cryptocurrency mining operations ever seen—one that was hidden inside a KamAZ truck—located in Buryatia. Our covert operation had been stealing power from an adjacent community—wreaking havoc on the place’s grid. This marks the sixth documented case of electricity theft...

Truck-Based Crypto Mine Busted: Power Theft in Russia!

Truck-Based Crypto Mine Busted: Power Theft in Russia!

The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is full of promise. One another such rising worry, though, is illegal crypto mining — especially where energy is cheap. For the past few years Russia has experienced an upsurge of these operations often resulting in severe environmental, social and economic repercussions. This...

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