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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
Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August
1.9.2024
Two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million
Crypto Hacks and Scams Cost $300 Million in August
1.9.2024
In August, approximately $310.9 million was lost to exploits, hacks, and scams. However, digital assets worth $10.3 million were recovered, resulting in a net loss of $300.6 million. According to the security firm Certik, this is the second-highest monthly loss in 2024 so far. While May had...
New Phishing Method Target iCloud Accounts of Crypto Investors
30.8.2024
The Chief Information Security Officer of SlowMist, has posted on his X account, @im23pds, about a new phishing…
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
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
29.8.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using...
$55M DeFi Saver phish, copy2pwn hijacks your clipboard: Crypto Sec
26.8.2024
A DeFi Saver user fell victim to a novel phishing attack, and a clipboard hijacker discovered at hackathon, plus new windows vulnerability
Crypto-Sec: DeFi Saver ownership phish, iVest shuts down after attack, plus hackathon clipboard hijack
26.8.2024
A DeFi Saver user fell victim to a novel phishing attack, and a clipboard hijacker discovered at hackathon, plus new windows vulnerability
Crypto-Sec: DeFi Saver ownership phish, iVest shuts down after attack, plus hackathon clipboard hijack
26.8.2024
A DeFi Saver user fell victim to a novel phishing attack, and a clipboard hijacker discovered at hackathon, plus new windows vulnerability
Avalanche Discord Compromised—Fake Token Scammers Strike Again
25.8.2024
Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (@avax) alerted the public that their Discord channel had also been breached. “SECURITY ALERT,” Avalanche announced. “The official Avalanche Discord has been compromised. Please do not interact with any accounts...
Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control
24.8.2024
As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are also incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find
Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control
24.8.2024
As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find
Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control
24.8.2024
As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find
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…
Bitcoin miners steamrolled after electricity thefts, exchange ‘closure’ scam: Asia Express
23.8.2024
Malaysia gets out the steamroller as Bitcoin mining stolen electricity issue worsens, Korea’s new ‘exchange closure’ scam. Asia Express
615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
22.8.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced detection techniques have enabled ASIC to swiftly take...
QR Code Scams: TN Attorney General Issues Warning
22.8.2024
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a QR code scam alert, warning consumers about fraudulent QR codes used in various scams, including fake cryptocurrency investments. Consumers are urged to verify sources, check codes for tampering, and use secure scanner apps. Tennessee...
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
Ava Labs COO’s X account suspected as hacked after posting memecoin
19.8.2024
The X account of Ava Labs’ operating chief, Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo, has been touting memecoins and other suspicious links, prompting many to warn it's likely a phishing scam
Weird ‘null address’ iVest hack, millions of PCs still vulnerable to ‘Sinkclose’ malware: Crypto-Sec
13.8.2024
iVest hit with “null address” exploit, millions of PCs at risk to “un-removable” malware, Web3 gamer tricked into $69K approval: Crypto-Sec