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Backpack Wallet, Blockaid prevent $26.6M loss from DeFi attacks on Solana
15.11.2024
Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack's users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network.
Backpack Wallet, Blockaid prevent $26.6M loss from DeFi attacks on Solana
15.11.2024
Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack’s users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network.
Dutch Court Orders Binance to Disclose Account Information Tied to $200,000 Dating Scam
10.11.2024
A court in The Hague has ordered Binance to release the name and address of an account holder linked to a $200,000 (€186,000) dating scam, according to the Netherlands Times. The case involves a woman who was persuaded over the summer to invest in cryptocurrencies by someone she met on a dating...
Security matters should not fall on users’ shoulders — Bitget exec
23.10.2024
Bitget chief operating officer Vugar Usi Zade argued that products should be intuitive, as security matters should be the responsibility of crypto platforms.
Hong Kong’s Fraud Empire Collapses: How Triads, AI, and Fake Love Fuel Massive Crypto Heist
19.10.2024
Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophisticated use of deepfake technology and digital media...
Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email
15.10.2024
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September
FBI Warns Investors of Growing Crypto Scams Amid Billion-Dollar Losses
11.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before...
What is a rug pull in crypto and 6 ways to spot it?
6.10.2024
Ever heard of crypto rug pulls? Find out what they are and how to identify the six warning signs that could protect your hard-earned money from disappearing overnight
FBI Warns of Ichcoin Targeting American Crypto Investors
5.10.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about Ichcoin, a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that is deceiving investors across the U.S. by luring them in through social media, then tricking them into wiring large sums of money. Victims are led to believe their investments...
Ripple’s CTO Warns About Sophisticated Crypto Scams
4.10.2024
In the recent turn of events, an email scam is being circulated using Coinbase, a well known cryptocurrency…
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
Tether Aids DOJ in Seizing $6M in Assets Tied to Crypto Scams
30.9.2024
Tether, a stablecoin issuer, said it has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to seize digital assets worth $6 million stolen from victims of crypto confidence schemes. Tether has assisted law enforcement in various jurisdictions, blocking over two billion dollars in USDT and recovering...
CryptoQuant CEO calls for ‘smart regulation,' community voices doubts
29.9.2024
Ju’s push for “smart regulation” in Web3 aims to curb scams, build trust, and ensure responsible growth, sparking community debate
CryptoQuant CEO calls for ‘smart regulation,' community voices doubts
29.9.2024
Ju’s push for “smart regulation” in Web3 aims to curb scams, build trust, and ensure responsible growth, sparking community debate
CryptoQuant CEO calls for ‘smart regulation,' community voices doubts
29.9.2024
Ju’s push for “smart regulation” in Web3 aims to curb scams, build trust, and ensure responsible growth, sparking community debate
Crypto hacks surge to $2.1B in 2024, CeFi hit hardest — Cyvers
26.9.2024
Threats like AI-driven attacks and quantum computing vulnerabilities need to be addressed with real-time monitoring and solid regulation
China’s ‘point running’ crypto scams, pig butchers kidnap kids: Asia Express
13.9.2024
Chinese crypto noobs are being tricked into laundering funds for ‘rewards’ — and pig butchering scammers are kidnapping kids: Asia Express
Scambaiter Kitboga reveals tips for outsmarting scammers
12.9.2024
Scambaiter Kitboga reveals how to outsmart fraudsters in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview
AI deepfake attacks will extend beyond videos and audio: Security firms
10.9.2024
AI-powered deepfake scams are rising, targeting crypto wallets. Experts warn of evolving threats, urging users to protect their digital assets in 2024
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
9.9.2024
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found