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Blockchain Capital’s X account hacked to promote token claim scam

[Aug 8, 2023 8:07 PM] The account made multiple posts promising a token giveaway and ushered users to a copycat website to connect their crypto wallet.

Zero transfer scammer steals $20M USDT, gets blacklisted by Tether

[Aug 1, 2023 5:28 AM] Zero transfer scams are becoming prominent in the crypto ecosystem, with over $40 million stolen in 2023.

Pink, Pussy, Venom, Inferno — Drainers coming for a crypto wallet near you

[Jul 10, 2023 5:51 PM] Crypto wallet drainers, or sweepers, are malicious smart contracts that can quickly empty a crypto wallet of its funds and are a standard tool for phishing scammers.

'Scammers' impersonate Crypto Twitter users on Threads as users near 100M

[Jul 9, 2023 9:15 PM] Threads are already seeing potential crypto scammers arrive on the platform as Crypto Twitter personas warn of impersonators on the app.

Multichain attack triggers Twitter phishing scheme for FTM distribution

[Jul 9, 2023 1:47 AM] A phishing link was included in the tweet and shared with the affected users of the hack, leading them to believe it is associated with Fantom Foundation.

This Is How Scammers Can Drain Your Crypto Wallet

[Jun 22, 2023 9:44 AM] Scammers use a variety of techniques to steal users’ money, some of which only require knowing your wallet address, a Forta Network researcher said.

The Sandbox CEO’s Twitter was hacked, used to promote alleged ‘airdrop’ scam

[May 26, 2023 3:50 PM] The executive appears to have now recovered his account.

'Inferno Drainer' scam as a service has stolen $5.9M since March: Report

[May 19, 2023 10:54 AM] The service provides code to scammers that allows them to drain wallets using token approval phishing methods

Serial Phishing Scammer Uses a Mix of Laundering Techniques, Including Coin Swaps and a Mysterious OTC

[May 16, 2023 1:34 PM] Attacker behind a fake HitBTC website might have stolen $15M worth of crypto from multiple scams and phishing attacks

Google Ads data: $4M stolen through crypto phishing URLs

[Apr 27, 2023 3:20 AM] Unsuspecting cryptocurrency users have lost over $4 million to phishing websites promoted using Google Ads.

Crypto phishing attacks up by 40% in one year: Kaspersky

[Apr 14, 2023 9:44 PM] Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky detected 5,040,520 crypto phishing attacks in the year as compared to 3,596,437 in 2021.

Arbitrum Discord hacker shares phishing announcement amid airdrop hype

[Mar 25, 2023 5:14 AM] The phishing message on Discord offered “the opportunity to re-claim an additional stake in Arbitrum DAO Governance” while citing issues during the initial token claim drive.

Visa: Token bridges were a favored target for thieves in 2022

[Mar 22, 2023 3:35 AM] The fraudsters would normally exploit the smart contracts to allow for the approval of unauthorized transactions.

OpenSea patches vulnerability that potentially exposed users’ identities

[Mar 12, 2023 10:08 PM] Cybersecurity firm Imperva found a vulnerability that could be used to leak user information such as email addresses and phone numbers, which has now been patched.

Binance launches anti-scam campaign after Hong Kong pilot run

[Mar 3, 2023 3:59 PM] The new campaign features a withdrawal warning message that attempts to prevent users from sending their crypto to scammers.

Scam alert: Trezor warns users of new phishing attack

[Mar 2, 2023 5:34 AM] The new active phishing attack is trying to steal Trezor users’ crypto by tricking investors into entering their recovery phrase on a fake Trezor site.

MyAlgo users urged to withdraw as cause of $9.2M hack remains unknown

[Feb 27, 2023 10:54 PM] The Algorand wallet provider said it still hasn't determined the cause of the attack, urging users to withdraw funds from wallets created with a seed phrase.

Fake Ethereum Denver website linked to notorious phishing wallet

[Feb 20, 2023 8:25 AM] Hackers continue to create fake Web3-enabled websites to fleece unsuspecting victims’ browser-based wallets, with ETHDenver being the latest victim.

Hackers Attack Domain Registrar Namecheap; Flood of DHL and Metamask Phishing Emails Follow

[Feb 13, 2023 8:00 AM] On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, the domain registrar Namecheap’s email account was compromised by hackers. Subsequently, a large number of individuals received phishing emails claiming to be from Metamask and DHL. These emails originated from the…

MetaMask issues scam alert as NameCheap hacker sends unauthorized emails

[Feb 13, 2023 1:19 AM] Web hosting company NameCheap detected the misuse of one of its third-party services for sending some unauthorized emails — which directly targeted MetaMask users.

How to protect against crime in the metaverse

[Feb 4, 2023 8:49 AM] To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement.

FTX customers warned of scammers baiting them with return of assets

[Feb 2, 2023 11:39 PM] Scammers have been trying to trick customers by offering them the prospective return of their assets.

Google Ads-delivered malware drains NFT influencer’s entire crypto wallet

[Jan 15, 2023 7:48 PM] A sponsored advertising link on Google hid malware that siphoned thousands of dollars worth of crypto and NFTs from an influencer’s wallet.

Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more

[Jan 9, 2023 12:10 AM] Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise.

Robocallers have upped their scam game and they’re after your crypto

[Dec 26, 2022 6:30 PM] Sophisticated malicious outfits are keeping up with current trends, turning their sights on crypto users following the bankruptcy of FTX.

BitKeep exploiter used phishing sites to lure in users: Report

[Dec 26, 2022 3:00 PM] The attacker appears to be attempting to cash out funds using Binance and Changenow.

Nifty News: Building bridges in the Metaverse, elaborate Apes scam and more

[Dec 19, 2022 12:15 AM] A South Korean province is using the Metaverse for closer economic ties with Vietnam and an elaborate phishing scam netted 14 Bored Apes.

Report: Crypto Exchange Gemini Suffers From Data Breach, 5.7 Million Emails Allegedly Leaked

[Dec 15, 2022 9:30 AM] According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini suffered from a breach of data and reportedly 5.7 million emails were leaked. While Gemini has stated “some Gemini customers have recently been the target of phishing campaigns,” the…

3Commas denies staff members stole API keys

[Dec 11, 2022 4:00 PM] Crypto trading firm also rejects claim that users' API keys were leaked and urges users to file a police report.

Metallica issues crypto scam alert before the 72 Seasons album launch

[Dec 6, 2022 1:27 AM] Cashing in on the buzz around Metallica’s new album launch and upcoming tour, scammers have started targeting metalheads through social media impersonation.