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Sydney Sweeney’s X account hacked to promote crypto memecoin

[Jul 2 8:07 PM] The self-proclaimed hacker behind Sydney Sweeney’s X account also claims they were behind similar recent hacks on 50 Cent and Hulk Hogan.

Ethereum Foundation email hacked to promote Lido staking phishing scam

[Jul 2 3:02 PM] A hacker broke into the Ethereum Foundation’s email server and sent scam emails to 35,794 people, recording 81 subscriber email addresses in the process.

Crypto losses to deep fakes could reach $25B in 2024 — Bitget

[Jun 27 2:00 AM] Criminals are using deep fakes more than ever, causing $79.1 billion in losses since 2022.

Meta loses bid to wriggle out of billionaire’s crypto scam ad lawsuit

[Jun 19 9:03 PM] Meta cited a section of a 1996 federal law in an attempt to escape a crypto ad lawsuit from Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, but a U.S. federal judge said it wasn’t enough.

Iggy Azalea distances herself from alleged scammer's $300K memecoin

[May 28 5:53 AM] Azalea joins a growing list of celebrities unveiling ties to alleged serial scammer Sahil Arora as a project with the artist’s name nets $300,000 in presale.

Caitlyn Jenner Meme Coin Sows Confusion as Observers Question Its Provenance

[May 27 5:59 AM] JENNER tokens scored over $100 million in trading volumes less than 24 hours after going live. But punters are unclear if it's indeed related to the real Caitlyn Jenner.

Exploiter Steals $68M Worth of Crypto Through Address Poisoning

[May 3 8:07 AM] A cryptocurrency user has lost $68 million worth of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) after falling victim to an "address poisoning" exploit, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.

ZKasino scam suspect arrested, $12.2M seized by Dutch authorities

[May 3 2:58 AM] Authorities seized $12.2 million worth of digital assets, real estate and luxury cars during the arrest.

FBI busts $43M crypto and Las Vegas hospitality Ponzi scheme

[May 2 2:03 AM] The FBI arrested a New York resident for defrauding investors of at least $43 million in a multi-year Ponzi scheme that included a Las Vegas hospitality business and crypto trading operation.

Australian Treasury to Question Regulator Over HyperVerse Crypto Scheme: Report

[Jan 5 2:45 AM] Australia's Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones has said he would be asking the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) why it didn't warn consumers about the HyperVerse crypto scheme like other…

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Issues Scam Proprietary Trading Platform Warning

[Dec 31, 2023 2:30 AM] According to Peter Brandt, legitimate proprietary trading firms neither charge fees on traders nor impose “restrictions on trading style or markets.” The veteran trader branded as scams any prop firm that fails to adhere to the…

The Alameda gap and crypto liquidity crisis explained

[Nov 7, 2023 11:34 AM] The November 2022 Alameda gap exposed vulnerabilities in the crypto market, shedding light on FTX and Alameda Research’s fraud.

Scammers play a long game using bogus, AI-backed 'law firm'

[Nov 6, 2023 1:39 PM] Is artificial intelligence the best invention for scammers since the internet began? Here's one story of an AI-generated law firm sending threats to win backlinks.

Indian Police Arrest 8 More in $300M Crypto Scam: Report

[Nov 6, 2023 11:37 AM] As many as 18 people, including four cops, have been arrested so far, while the alleged kingpin, Subhash Sharma, remains at large.

Singapore Police Issue Warning Over WhatsApp Phishing Scam

[Nov 3, 2023 7:48 AM] Singapore's police force have issued a warning in relation to a new variant of a phishing scam that involves hackers taking over a victim's WhatsApp account and contacts.

'Bruno Brock', Founder of Oyster Pearl, Gets Four Year Jail Term for Tax Evasion

[Nov 1, 2023 1:55 AM] Elmaani pleaded guilty in April 2023, agreeing that he caused a tax loss of over $5.5 million.

Scammers create spoof Blockworks site to drain crypto wallets

[Oct 26, 2023 6:16 PM] Phishing scammers have been spreading fake news of a $37 million dollar Uniswap exploit using a convincing fake Blockworks website.

Elon Musk’s Plan to Charge New X Users $1 May Not Deter Crypto Bots

[Oct 19, 2023 12:57 AM] Crypto watchers say solving the bot problem extends beyond just charging users for the X service.

Fantom Foundation hacked for an estimated $6.7M: Report

[Oct 17, 2023 9:36 AM] Fantom Foundation's wallet was reportedly drained of funds by a “Fake_Phishing” account.

Friend.tech SIM-swap scourge continues as scammer nets $385K in Ether

[Oct 4, 2023 11:08 PM] Leaked mobile phone numbers have given scammers an easy way to drain Friend.tech user accounts.

Pond0x DEX claims $100M in trading volume as critics allege it’s a scam

[Sep 29, 2023 1:57 PM] Pond0x reported that its DEX reached $100 million in cumulative volume, citing a Dune dashboard as evidence.

Mark Cuban Loses Nearly $1M to Crypto Scam

[Sep 18, 2023 12:17 AM] The billionaire said he logged in to his crypto wallets after months of inactivity but had likely clicked on a phishing link.

3 steps crypto investors can take to avoid hacks by the Lazarus Group

[Sep 17, 2023 2:50 PM] The Lazarus Group has mastered the art of stealing crypto investors’ assets. Here are a few tips on how investors can protect their portfolios.

Onecoin Co-founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

[Sep 14, 2023 2:00 AM] One of the founders of the crypto pyramid Onecoin, British and Swedish national Karl Greenwood, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United States. Greenwood was the architect of the scam’s multi-level marketing structure and served as…

Vitalik Buterin Confirms His X Account Was Hacked by SIM Swap

[Sep 12, 2023 7:30 AM] Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin took to social media to share details about the hacking of his profile on X, formerly Twitter. The influential crypto figure confirmed suspicions that the account was targeted in a SIM swap attack allowing…

Vitalik Buterin reveals X account hack was caused by SIM-swap attack

[Sep 11, 2023 9:51 PM] The Ethereum co-founder has regained control of his T-Mobile account, confirming that a SIM-swap attack resulted in the hack of his X account.

Hack of Vitalik Buterin's X Account Leads to $691K Stolen

[Sep 11, 2023 8:10 AM] Hackers who took control of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's X account have stolen more than $691,000 after posting a malicious phishing link that gained access to people's wallets.

Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

[Sep 10, 2023 5:05 AM] The X account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has apparently suffered a breach by scammers spreading phishing links. The attack, which manifested itself in the form of a post offering free digital collectibles, has allegedly resulted in the…

11,196 Years Jail Sentence for Faruk Özer, CEO of Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex

[Sep 8, 2023 12:58 AM] Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the collapsed Turkish crypto exchange Thodex, his sister Serap Özer and his brother Güven Özer have been sentenced to 11,196 years, 10 months and 15 days in prison.

DEA Duped: How a Crafty Crypto Scammer Outwitted the Agency and Made Off With $55K

[Aug 26, 2023 11:30 AM] In a revealing report published on August 24, 2023, a significant oversight by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was brought to light. In their endeavor to manage assets confiscated from a nefarious enterprise, the DEA mistakenly funneled funds to…