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User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
28.9.2024
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result
August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack
3.9.2024
The majority of the stolen funds is accounted for a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million
August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack
3.9.2024
The majority of the stolen funds are accounted for by a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million
August Markets Face 11 Phishing Attacks, Investors Lose $57M
23.8.2024
Decentralized finance has become marred with financial evils found in traditional finance. According to a recent report by…
WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined
19.7.2024
This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players
Hamster Kombat Users Fall Prey to Phishing Attacks
19.7.2024
Telegram has done more than help global citizens communicate. The social media platform has become a home to games, crypto, and blockchain entities. Hamster Kombat, following in the success of Toncoin, has grown in popularity in the last few months. Like any other successful DeFi and Web3 project...
Hamster Kombat users targeted by phishing attacks and fake airdrops
19.7.2024
Cryptocurrency scammers are trying to bank on the viral popularity of the Telegram-based clicker game, by staging fraudulent airdrops
Crypto execs on DeFi domain hacks: Don’t interact with crypto for now
12.7.2024
CoinGecko founder Bobby Ong explained that after Google sold its domain business to Squarespace, two-factor authentication was removed due to the forced migration of domains
Crypto execs on DeFi domain hacks: Don’t interact with crypto for now
12.7.2024
CoinGecko founder Bobby Ong explained that after Google sold its domain business to Squarespace, two-factor authentication was removed due to the forced migration of domains
TON ecosystem scams on the rise: How to stay safe
10.7.2024
As the TON blockchain is open-source and permissionless, individual users and projects must be careful to ensure their own safety
Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
3.7.2024
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA
Coinbase is the most impersonated crypto brand by scammers: Report
24.6.2024
Although Coinbase continues to be the most impersonated brand in the crypto industry, Meta was targeted by over 25 times as many scammers as the exchange
TON ecosystem flooded with phishing attacks, SlowMist warns
24.6.2024
The founder of SlowMist has warned that the Telegram messenger ecosystem is “too free” for exploiters of the TON ecosystem
OKX investigates multi-million account thefts after SIM swap attacks
12.6.2024
According to SlowMist, despite the two similar phishing incidents, OKX’s two-factor authentication mechanism was not the main vulnerability point
Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts are not to blame
7.6.2024
Smart contracts are no longer the biggest concern, as hackers are vying for easier targets, such as private key leaks
Crypto Phishing Attacks ‘Rampant’ in South Korea – Report
2.5.2024
Crypto-related phishing attacks have become “rampant” in South Korea, a report has claimed, with a top financial regulator set to act.
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South Korean Crypto Voice Phishing Attacks Becoming More Sophisticated – Report
5.4.2024
South Korean crypto voice phishing attackers are developing more sophisticated ways to dupe victims out of cash and tokens, a report claimed on April 4.
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South Korean Civil Servant Charged with Crypto Fraud
28.3.2024
A South Korean civil servant was arrested on March 27 on charges of committing crypto-related fraud and carrying out voice phishing attacks.
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MailerLite Confirms Breach: $3.3M Lost in Crypto Phishing Attacks
24.1.2024
MailerLite has confirmed reports of the hackers gaining access to customers’ accounts that led to a calculated crypto phishing exploit targeted at popular web3 firms. On Jan 23, the email marketing company released a detailed explanation of the events leading up to the hack and subsequent...
Trezor Issues Security Alert Following Phishing Attack and Data Breach
22.1.2024
In a recent security alert, Trezor announced a breach in its support ticketing system, potentially exposing the personal contact information of over 66,000 customers and raising the alarm for possible phishing attacks. Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Risk After Security Breach Satoshilabs,...