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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has warned the public about fraudulent websites impersonating the local licensed crypto exchanges. In a public warning on Mar. 4, the SFC cautioned the public about suspicious websites impersonating two licensed…
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new phishing toolkit dubbed CryptoChameleon, which targets employees of Coinbase, Binance, Gemini, and Kraken. A phishing campaign employing a new toolkit dubbed CryptoChameleon has emerged, targeting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees as well as staff…
A crypto trader known as “DoomXBT” has detailed an alarming security breach on their Binance account, leading to a significant loss in digital assets. DoomXBT experienced a loss of $70,000 in digital assets after noticing unauthorized activity on their account.…
Cybercriminals stole more than $104 million worth of crypto in February, marking a 42% decrease compared to January. According to data compiled by PeckShield, hackers successfully executed 20 attacks against decentralized protocols in February, with the most significant breach occurring…
A recent study conducted by University of Texas professors indicates that pig-butchering crypto scams may have siphoned off tens of billions of dollars. A new study led by University of Texas finance professor John Griffin and graduate student Kevin Mei…
In a now-deleted X post, scammers impersonated the Matthew Perry Foundation and urged people to donate via crypto. As reported by Rolling Stone, scammers targeted the X account of the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry, promoting crypto donations through a…
Chainalysis report reveals Myanmar-based romance scammers amassing $100 million in crypto, underscoring the nexus between illicit activities and digital assets. A criminal gang based in Myanmar has netted $100 million worth of crypto from victims over the past two years…
Shreya Datta, a tech professional from Philadelphia, was defrauded of nearly $450,000 through a cryptocurrency romance scam known as “pig butchering.” A new scam involving fraudsters who feign romantic interest to trick victims into investing in cryptocurrencies is gaining in…
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alarmed the crypto community about suspicious activity with the BitForex crypto exchange. In an X post on Feb. 26, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT flagged concerning activity on the BitForex crypto exchange, alleging that the platform might have exit…
Hackers breached MicroStrategy’s X account, sharing a scam link that led to the theft of nearly $500k in crypto. MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, fell victim to a cyberattack on its X account on Feb. 26, with hackers…
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) team has once again alerted its community to the heightened scamming attempts in the wake of the debut of its new SHEboshi token.
Though scammers behind the Inferno Drainer malware announced the closure in 2023, new reports indicate that more bad actors are the targeting KuCoin community. In an X post shared on Feb. 22, a web3 security advocate known as CryptoShields.eth disclosed…
Analysts at Cyvers Alerts say an unknown entity moved over $55 million worth of Ethereum from wallets, associated with bankrupt crypto exchange AAX. In an X thread on Feb. 20, blockchain analysts at Cyvers Alerts published an investigation revealing anomaly…
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warns of scammers exploiting ENS domains to manipulate user interfaces of crypto wallets and target victims. Bad actors have come up with a new method to deceive individuals, convincing them that they are sending crypto to…
Analysts at Scam Sniffer say bad actors stole $55 million worth of crypto and created over 11,000 phishing websites in January alone. In an X thread on Feb. 9, Scam Sniffer revealed a trend observed in January, noting a rise…
The ex-CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank in Kansas has been indicted for allegedly diverting $47.1 million from the bank's reserves into cryptocurrency investments.