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Crypto Thefts in 2023: Nearly $1 Billion Lost to Scams and Exploits, Reports Certik
1.9.2023
According to cybersecurity firm Certik, nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency has been pilfered due to scams, rug pulls, and exploits throughout 2023. The company highlighted that the combined incidents in August alone led to a loss of $45.8 million. Certik Analysis: Cryptocurrency Losses Near...
Exploits, hacks and scams stole almost $1B in 2023: Report
1.9.2023
Cybersecurity firm CertiK reported that as of August, over $997 million was lost to flash loan attacks, exit scams and exploits in 2023
Breaking victim 'trust' in scammer is key to beat crypto scams, exchanges say
31.8.2023
Responsibility for crypto scams does not only belong to the cryptocurrency industry, it also involves banks, telecoms and social media platforms, Australian exchanges say
UN Alerts Rapid Rise of Victims in Southeast Asia ‘Forced’ Into Crypto Scams
30.8.2023
A report from the United Nations Human Rights Office revealed that “hundreds of thousands of people” across Southeast Asian countries are being “forced” by organized criminal gangs to engage in online scams including cryptocurrency frauds and illegal gambling schemes....
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High Proliferation of Crypto Scams in Africa Linked to Limited Educational Efforts — Mitroplus Labs Founder
29.8.2023
According to Ivaibi Festo, the founder of Mitroplus Labs, a crypto and blockchain education organization, cybercriminals continue to find success in Africa because not enough is being done to educate residents on the basics of digital assets or the technology that underpins such assets. To make...
Jellyfish Mobile to Curb the SIM-Swap Menace That Led to Losses Worth $140 Million in Two Years
26.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency market lacks regulation, leading to potential risks for investors, including SIM-swap scams. By this technique, hackers manipulate mobile carrier customer service to gain access to a user’s phone number, allowing them to bypass security measures and access...
Magnate Finance on Base rug-pulls users of $6.5M, as predicted by on-chain sleuth
25.8.2023
Magnate Finance first deleted its Telegram channel and X account followed by taking down the website before pulling the plug on its TVL
Binance Warns of Escalating Pig Butchering Scams – What's Going On?
24.8.2023
The number of 'pig butchering scam' cases reported to Binance has increased by 100.5% from 2022 to date, the exchange said.
Binance warned that the number of reported pig butchering scam cases doubled over the past year.
Scammers are drawn to whatever is gaining popularity: "Wherever there’s...
UK considers blanket ban on crypto investment cold calls
24.8.2023
The UK Treasury released a consultation paper to understand the grassroots-level impact of a blanket ban on cold calls related to financial services and products
Crypto entrepreneur faces potential prosecution in Israel related to $290M scam: Report
23.8.2023
The police force of Israel reportedly recommended to prosecutors that Moshe Hogeg be charged with fraud, theft, money laundering, and sex crimes
Thailand Threatens Facebook With Shutdown Over Crypto Scams
23.8.2023
The government in Bangkok will try to shut down Facebook in Thailand alleging the social media network isn’t doing enough to stop scams. Fraudsters have been luring users to invest in fake companies and cryptocurrencies, authorities said, and the number of complaints has been mounting. Meta...
Today in Crypto: Thailand May Banish Facebook Because of Crypto Scam Ads, Terra Freezes Website Due to Phishing Scams, Phantom Launches the 'Sign In With Solana' Feature
22.8.2023
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Crypto P2P scams in India show digital asset education is needed
22.8.2023
Scammers have made it impossible for Indian crypto traders to conduct P2P trades owing to several police complaints and bank account freezes that follow
Terra money website frozen to prevent more phishing scams
22.8.2023
The freeze comes shortly after Terra website was compromised over the weekend by hackers who attempted to scam users via phishing attacks
Thailand Warn Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion
22.8.2023
A Thai lawmaker is seeking a court order to shut down Facebook in the country by the end of the month, accusing the platform of supporting fraudulent investment schemes
Thailand threatens Facebook over crypto scams and other fraudulent ads
22.8.2023
Thailand’s digital minister said he would seek a court order to shut Facebook in the country unless it takes action on the alleged scams
Axie Infinity's play-to-earn 'scheme' alarms Phillippine National Police
17.8.2023
Playing crypto games can be riskier than investing in cryptocurrencies, according to the Filipino ACG, considering the ease with which gamers can lose their digital tokens and NFTs
Cat Coin, Shibarium Token Pumping on Uniswap - Are They Scams? Best Meme Coin Alternatives
16.8.2023
A BNB blockchain-based meme coin called Cat (CAT) is has pumped up over 100% on Wednesday, while another meme coin called Shibarium Token (SHIBARIUM) is up over 130%.
The former’s latest rally has pushed its market cap back to the north of $1 million, with over $2.5 million in trading volumes...
SwirlLend rugs on new Coinbase layer 2 Base as large number of scammers reported
16.8.2023
The SwirlLend scam is the second in as many days, and losses on the platform have already mounted into the millions, one week after it opened to users
How to identity fake cryptocurrency
14.8.2023
Learn essential cryptocurrency security practices to safeguard your digital assets. Explore crucial ways to protect your wallets, prevent hacks and ensure safe transactions