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Phishing scam via fake Zoom link costs GIGA investor $6M
12.11.2024
A phishing scam through a fake Zoom link drained $6.09 million from a Gigachad token investor, igniting security concerns
Misspelling Soneium on Google could drain your crypto wallet: Scam Sniffer
22.10.2024
Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer says a malicious crypto-draining link can appear for some Google users when they search for Sony’s new blockchain
Crypto phishing scams drained $46M in September
4.10.2024
Over $127 million was stolen in Q3 2024 due to phishing attacks, with September alone seeing losses of $46 million
DuckDuckGo ranks Etherscan phishing websites in top results
16.9.2024
DuckDuckGo users have fallen victim to phishing attacks, resulting in significant cryptocurrency losses after visiting fraudulent websites that impersonated Etherscan
Hacker praised after $27M crypto heist from Penpie DeFi protocol
6.9.2024
The $27 million Penpie hack caught the attention of the notorious Euler Finance hacker, who sent an onchain message to a fellow criminal
Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious dApps in 4 days
5.9.2024
Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it's easier to use and stealthier than ever before.
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
Inferno Drainer usage triples as crypto scams soar in 2024
29.8.2024
According to data from Web3 security firm Blockaid, the number of Inferno Drainer DApps surged to 40,000 by the end of July
Crypto phishing attack drains $55M from whale’s wallet
21.8.2024
Blockchain security experts warn against signing unknown transactions and highlight the growing threat of phishing scams in crypto
Crypto-Sec: Phishing scammer goes after Hedera users, address poisoner gets $70K
1.7.2024
This week’s news in cybersecurity from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more
CoinGecko confirms email provider data breach, over 23,000 phishing emails sent
7.6.2024
The email platform's security breach occurred due to a compromised employee account
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.
The post Crypto Phishing Attacks ‘Rampant’ in South Korea – Report appeared first on Cryptonews
Uphold Warns Of Fake Phishing Scam Seeking Customers’ Private Keys
28.2.2024
Crypto exchange Uphold has warned customers that fake emails from scammers posing as the company is trying to fleece users of the keys to their Bitcoin wallets.
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Crypto Phishing Group Angel Drainer Reportedly Steals $400,000 From 128 Wallets
14.2.2024
Phishing group Angel Drainer stole over $400,000 from 128 crypto wallets after deploying a malicious vault contract yesterday. According to an X post published on February 13 by blockchain security firm Blockaid, Angel Drainer employed a new attack vector that exploited Etherscan’s...
UK’s Fraud Intelligence Unit Shuts Down 43 Possible Crypto Phishing Websites
9.2.2024
UK authorities have announced that the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) blocked 43 possible crypto phishing websites. A recent official Commissioner’s Update disclosed reports in diverse fields including potential fraudulent activities with bad actors impersonating popular blockchain-based...
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...
Wallet Drainers Make Off with $295 Million from 320,000 Users in 2023: Scam Sniffer
3.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Tomasz Bidermann Popular crypto phishing scams drained almost $300 million from 320,000 users in 2023 with figures increasing monthly as bad actors deploy sophisticated techniques. In a recent publication, cryptocurrency security firm, Scam Sniffers analyzed the market trends...
iPhone Sideloading Could Increase Crypto Phishing Attacks, Experts Warn
15.11.2023
Experts predict a rise in crypto phishing scams if Apple enables iPhone sideloading in the EU. Image by weerapat1003, Adobe Stock. According to a recent report by Computer World, Apple is planning to allow iPhone users in the EU to install apps from outside the official App Store to comply with...
Popular Rapper's X Profile Hacked to Promote Crypto Phishing Site
18.10.2023
American rapper Nelly has seen his X (formerly Twitter) account hacked and used to carry out social engineering attacks to lure unsuspecting individuals to a crypto phishing site.
In a recent message on Telegram, on-chain investigator ZachXBT noted that the hacker even modified Nelly's profile...