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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...
80-year-olds making crypto withdrawals will ‘get a call,’ says crypto exec
1.9.2024
Independent Reserve CEO Adrian Przelozny says the exchange has a team that spends all day calling potential scam victims to question their suspicious transactions
Crypto ATMs surge 17X in Australia amid concerns over use by bad actors
30.8.2024
The number of new crypto ATMs in Australia has surged 17 times over the past two years, but TRM Labs has warned about their use in scams, fraud, and crime
'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
29.8.2024
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said
Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis
29.8.2024
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media.
Indian Court Orders Scam Websites Using Crypto Exchange Mudrex's Name to Be Taken Down
29.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex won a court order telling the country's Ministry of Communication to take down as many as 38 websites that were exploiting the company's name to carry out scams
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...
Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
28.8.2024
Australia's national police agency has warned that Australians lost at least Australian dollars 180 million of cryptocurrency ($122 million) in investment scams in just 12 months, "urging all to be extra aware of the proliferation and sophistication of scams," an announcement on Wednesday said
Aussies lost $122 million to crypto scams in the last 12 months: AFP
28.8.2024
The Australian Federal Police revealed that scammers are using deepfakes and pig butchering as their primary methods to defraud victims.
Mac users warned over malware ‘Cthulhu’ that steals crypto wallets
26.8.2024
The malware targets popular crypto wallets frm the likes of MetaMask, Coinbase, and Binance, on macOS operating systems.
Mac users warned over malware ‘Cthulhu’ that steals crypto wallets
26.8.2024
The malware targets popular crypto wallets frm the likes of MetaMask, Coinbase, and Binance, on macOS operating systems.
2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed
23.8.2024
United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement
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...
Arizona AG Warns Scammers Always Find New Ways to Steal Your Money With Crypto
22.8.2024
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning about the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially seniors. These scams include fraudulent investment schemes, impersonation of businesses or government entities, and blackmail, exploiting...
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...
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
22.8.2024
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto...
McAfee introduces AI deepfake detection software for PCs
21.8.2024
McAfee releases the first AI-powered deepfake detection software, available for select Lenovo AI PCs, which aims to protect users from "digital deception" through AI-generated fake content
Malicious ‘bull checker’ chrome extension found targeting Solana users
20.8.2024
Decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter has alerted users of a malicious browser extension that apparently managed to sneak through Solana’s drainer checks.
Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
19.8.2024
The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program