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Scams in the crypto world are becoming common as blockchain is rapidly gaining global adoption. While there are many types of scams which can include phishing (a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such…
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A crypto holder lost more than half a million dollars after signing a malicious transaction on a fake cross-chain bridge. Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Jan.6, posting on X that the victim lost more than $520,000…
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Crypto hacks in 2024 caused nearly $3 billion in damages, with access control flaws driving 78% of the losses, data shows. 2024 proved to be another challenging year for blockchain security, with nearly $3 billion lost to crypto hacks, according…
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MatterFi has announced the launch of its enterprise-ready platform, providing a “phishing-proof” fintech infrastructure to the market. The solution goes live following a six-month beta phase, MatterFi stated in a Dec. 3 press release shared with crypto.news. According to the…
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November’s phishing scams led to a staggering $9.38 million in losses, impacting over 9,200 victims, with one individual losing $661,000 in stETH within minutes. Phishing scams in November cost crypto users $9.38 million, according to ScamSniffer’s latest calculations, with more…
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A crypto scammer named Ronald Spektor deactivated his social media pages after ZachXBT alleged he aided a $6.5 million theft from a Coinbase user.
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A crypto investor lost a substantial amount of USDT tokens to a phishing address but eventually witnessed a return of the funds hours later. Data from Tronscan shows that the user with the wallet address “TGr…XAE” mistakenly transferred $129 million…
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An entity reportedly linked to a cryptocurrency venture capital fund has lost over $35 million in tokens due to a malicious permit transaction. An unidentified on-chain entity has suffered a staggering loss of wrapped Ethereum (ETH) tokens valued at $36…
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ZachXBT’s crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April. The…
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Funds lost to cryptocurrency phishing scams dropped in September, with roughly $46 million lost by 10,805 victims. Data from Scam Sniffer show that crypto funds lost to phishing attacks in September saw a notable drop from the previous month, although…
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In Q3, threat actors stole over $750 million worth of cryptocurrency across 150+ security incidents, marking a 9.5% increase in value lost despite 27 fewer incidents compared to Q2. Phishing attacks and private key compromises were significant contributors to over…
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Blockchain security platform Blockaid said it detected a new Angel Drainer prowling web3 protocols and trying to steal user funds from wallets. Angel Drainer is a malicious code complex targeting crypto wallets and attacking decentralized finance protocols. Some believed the…
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In August, crypto phishing scams caused $63 million in losses for 9,145 victims, with stolen funds rising 215% despite a 34% drop in victims. Crypto phishing scams in August resulted in significant financial losses, with $63 million stolen from 9,145…
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The amount of cryptocurrencies lost to hackers and phishing attacks significantly increased in August while the market wandered in uncertainty.
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Australia’s securities regulator says over 8% of the scam websites it took down in 2023 were focused on crypto investments only. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has published a report, marking the first anniversary of its investment scam disruption…
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Since May 2021, a staggering $2.7 billion has been lost to approval phishing attacks — and a multinational operation led to one victim being identified in the middle of a scam. A widespread operation has been launched to thwart cybercriminals…
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