We're almost the same victim of this phishing attack when I was updated my Electrum wallet, but luckily, my habit to always check the official website before downloading anything was saved me from the possible hack.
Again, as they say. Sorry for your loss, the chance of recovering your Bitcoin it might be 10% the rest IDK if you will recover it.
But here is the tip, I saw popular website that has a public database of bitcoin addresses that have been used by hackers/scammers. You can file report on File Bitcoin Abuse Report. It will track the scammer's transaction and mark every linked address as a scam.
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I've seen similar problem in the past, by the way that's phishing, not fishing, in case you'll file a report to the authorities, at least you make it right.
Sorry for your loss, there's nothing you can do but to accept it and learn from your mistakes.
You should have not downloaded when it prompted a message to download or update your app, all downloads must be taken from their official website.
Sorry for your loss, there's nothing you can do but to accept it and learn from your mistakes.
You should have not downloaded when it prompted a message to download or update your app, all downloads must be taken from their official website.
The problem is not, that I lost BTC, but the Lack of international unified regulatory legal framework, which would allow me to contact some kind of cyber police that operates all over the world, no matter my citizenship. Hopefully in the future we will live better conditions.
Sorry for your loss... but I would point out that an "international unified regulatory legal framework", kind of goes against the entire philosophy of Bitcoin. 
The hacker's address used here received more than 89 btc and certainly there are more addresses with more stolen money, just imagine the number of victims! We never heard that anyone of them succeeded to get his money back.
Sorry for your loss but if I were you, I would just forget about it and move on.
Even if the hacker gets arrested then there is not much that can be done without the addresses' private keys.
Regarding law enforcement agencies, afaik they will sell the seized bitcoins in public auctions.
Sorry for your loss but if I were you, I would just forget about it and move on.
Even if the hacker gets arrested then there is not much that can be done without the addresses' private keys.
Regarding law enforcement agencies, afaik they will sell the seized bitcoins in public auctions.
Unfortunately, you are the victim of an already well-known attack that dates back to end of 2018, and all users who still have versions older than 3.3.4 are exposed to a phishing attack.
Of course, you can report your case to the police in your country, but they can't do anything about it - because the matter is quite complex, and the person behind the attack is certainly not a naive person. As far as I know, none of the victims managed to get back the stolen coins - and the best chance would be to catch that hacker and take away stolen BTC from him.
Although then each of the victims would have to prove that BTC was stolen from them, and the only correct way is to sign a message from the address from which the BTC was stolen. The chance is always there, but it's very small - I personally wouldn't hope too much.
Of course, you can report your case to the police in your country, but they can't do anything about it - because the matter is quite complex, and the person behind the attack is certainly not a naive person. As far as I know, none of the victims managed to get back the stolen coins - and the best chance would be to catch that hacker and take away stolen BTC from him.
Although then each of the victims would have to prove that BTC was stolen from them, and the only correct way is to sign a message from the address from which the BTC was stolen. The chance is always there, but it's very small - I personally wouldn't hope too much.
Thank you Lucius. Alas in Armenia where I'm from, the police don't take my report, cause BTC here have non status. And they don't know what's it. But report another countries law enforcement agencies I have no right. The problem is not, that I lost BTC, but the Lack of international unified regulatory legal framework, which would allow me to contact some kind of cyber police that operates all over the world, no matter my citizenship. Hopefully in the future we will live better conditions.
Unfortunately, you are the victim of an already well-known attack that dates back to end of 2018, and all users who still have versions older than 3.3.4 are exposed to a phishing attack.
Of course, you can report your case to the police in your country, but they can't do anything about it - because the matter is quite complex, and the person behind the attack is certainly not a naive person. As far as I know, none of the victims managed to get back the stolen coins - and the best chance would be to catch that hacker and take away stolen BTC from him.
Although then each of the victims would have to prove that BTC was stolen from them, and the only correct way is to sign a message from the address from which the BTC was stolen. The chance is always there, but it's very small - I personally wouldn't hope too much.
Of course, you can report your case to the police in your country, but they can't do anything about it - because the matter is quite complex, and the person behind the attack is certainly not a naive person. As far as I know, none of the victims managed to get back the stolen coins - and the best chance would be to catch that hacker and take away stolen BTC from him.
Although then each of the victims would have to prove that BTC was stolen from them, and the only correct way is to sign a message from the address from which the BTC was stolen. The chance is always there, but it's very small - I personally wouldn't hope too much.
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But I don’t Lose hope. All the thing is, I haven't lost them. They stole from me. If I was citizen of USA, could I report to FBI for example???
Unless they find the person and force him to reverse the tx, you have no chance. Bitcoin is not a centralized system where any agency or any tech expert will reverse the tx once the tx is confirmed.
Honestly speaking, your chances are near to zero to receive back the coins. Take this as lesson and be more careful when you are handling crypto currency.
Unfortunately no law enforcement agency and anyone else in the earth can do anything for you. I am sorry that your coins are gone forever. It is always recommended to verify the downloaded file before installing.
But I don’t Lose hope. All the thing is, I haven't lost them. They stole from me. If I was citizen of USA, could I report to FBI for example???
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Unfortunately no law enforcement agency and anyone else in the earth can do anything for you. I am sorry that your coins are gone forever. It is always recommended to verify the downloaded file before installing.
HI EVERYONE: IN 04.08.2020. I WANT TO SEND 0.58BTC FROM MY ELECTRUM 3.** COLD WALLET TO ANOTHER ADDRESS: WHEN EVERYTHING WAS READY, I PUSHED THE BUTTON "SEND". BUT ELECTRUM 3.** ANSWER BY ERROR AND THE WINDOW THAT FOR TRANSACTION I MUST TO UPDATE UP TO ELECTRUM 4. I DO THAT AND THE VIRUS THAT I GOT, CHANGED MY BTC ADDRESS OT ANOTHER ONE - NOT MINE - bc1qcygs9dl4pqw6atc4yqudrzd76p3r9cp6xp2kny.
Now. 1. Which law enforcement agencies should I contact to label or mark these Bitcoins are stolen, if I am not citizen USA.
2. Have I chances to bring it back in future (for ex. after 10 years or more), if law enforcement confiscated in the future that Bitcions.
3. My BTC address that I lost Bitcoins 12hcyjoHnB8vw6dXnXqn17jYmJ9e14SrbH
Thanks, you are great.
Now. 1. Which law enforcement agencies should I contact to label or mark these Bitcoins are stolen, if I am not citizen USA.
2. Have I chances to bring it back in future (for ex. after 10 years or more), if law enforcement confiscated in the future that Bitcions.
3. My BTC address that I lost Bitcoins 12hcyjoHnB8vw6dXnXqn17jYmJ9e14SrbH
Thanks, you are great.
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