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Fireblocks unveils features to prevent DeFi scams
Fireblocks' latest dApp security features that protect against phishing and clarify DeFi transactions for enhanced user safety The post Fireblocks unveils features to prevent DeFi scams appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-25 03:24
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NFT scam in India sees 71-year-old digital artist losing money in bogus platform fees
A 71-year-old digital artist in India fell victim to scammers pretending to be an NFT art dealer. According to a local report, Shivaprasad R (name changed), a practicing chartered accountant (CA), lost INR 1.58 lakhs (approximately $1895) in fees to… дальше »
2024-4-23 14:56
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Trader loses over $674K to phishing scam
An unidentified market participant unfortunately fell victim to a phishing scam, leading to a significant loss of over $674,000 in USDC amid the escalating prevalence of these deceptive schemes. Blockchain security platform PeckShield identified the incident in a recent post… дальше »
2024-3-7 12:52
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Lena Network suffers $2.9m rug pull, CANDY token value plummets
The Lena Network's CANDY token lost over 95% of its value today following a rug pull of 753 Ether, or approximately $2.9 million. дальше »
2024-3-6 21:24
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Brazilian crypto influencer gets over $211,000 drained by airdrop-related phishing scam
Although the address is related to the Inferno Drainer scam, CertiKs team member states that it is unlikely that this scheme is still active. дальше »
2024-3-5 20:15
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Crypto Scams Persist: Exit Scams, Hacks Cost Crypto Sector $160 Million In February
The crypto industry is perpetually vulnerable to malicious activities, with hackers seemingly relentless in their pursuits. It’s been only two months into 2024 and crypto scams are already making their appearance. дальше »
2024-3-3 17:00
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Blueberry protocol pauses lending amid $1.35m drain
Fraudsters hacked the Blueberry DeFi protocol and advised users to withdraw money. The Blueberry project team shared in their post X on Feb. 23 that they had to stop work due to the exploit. Details of the exploit are being… дальше »
2024-2-24 10:27
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Address poisoning attacks hit Safe Wallet users, losses exceed $5m
Dozens of Safe Wallet users have lost millions worth of crypto due to a recent wave of address poisoning attacks. In an X post on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 analysts at Scam Sniffer said that an unknown scammer stole more… дальше »
2023-12-4 10:39
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November crypto losses hit $363m, highest in 2023
Several high-profile crypto hacks and scams in November make it the most financially damaging month of the year. дальше »
2023-12-1 00:36
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Bitcoin holder claims hacker stole 139 BTC, paid record $3m in fees
A Bitcoin user assumed ownership of hacked funds involved in a record-breaking transaction where miner AntPool received over 83 BTC in fees. дальше »
2023-11-27 19:10
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Владелец BAYC чуть не отдал свой NFT мошеннику, выдавшему себя за журналиста Forbes
На днях сообщество NFT столкнулось с новым видом мошенничества. Владельцу NFT из коллекции Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), по имени Crumz, было предложено интервью. Мошенники, выдававшие себя за журналистов издания Forbes, связались с ним, имитируя аккаунт реального редактора по имени Роберт ЛаФанко. дальше »
2023-11-27 16:03
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Fraudster disguised as Forbes journalist targets BAYC holders
An attacker pretended to be a Forbes journalist during an interview and tried to steal non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collectors. The attacker, posing as a Forbes journalist, approached the holder with a request to share… дальше »
2023-11-27 13:51
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Nansen’s customers get phishing emails after third-party vendor leak
Scammers have started targeting Nansen’s customers via email by offering fake airdrops after the firm’s third-party vendor suffered data leak. Cybercriminals are sending out phishing emails to Nansen customers exposed in a recent data breach related to one of the… дальше »
2023-11-24 13:11
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X account of Ethereum L2 Loopring hacked by phishers
Loopring’s X account remained compromised at press time, with the exploiters publishing multiple malicious links promoting a fake LRC airdrop. дальше »
2023-11-21 21:48
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren highlights risks of crypto scams targeting senior investors
Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposed Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, aimed at combating crypto-related scams, ignites a complex debate over the balance between regulation and innovation in the digital finance arena. дальше »
2023-11-18 23:38
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Crypto Con Artists Busted: Trio Arrested In $10 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Three individuals find themselves at the center of a complex crypto scam, accused of defrauding New York banks of more than $10 million. In a statement released by US Attorney Damian Williams on Thursday, the trio – Zhong Shi Gao, Naifeng Xu, and Fei Jiang – is alleged to have exploited the financial system between […] дальше »
2023-11-17 16:00
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President of Dynamic Securities Analytics delivers testimony on crypto crime at House Subcommittee Hearing
During the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion hearing held on Nov. 15, Alison Jimenez, an economist and president of Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc., provided insights into the context of crypto crime, breaking down illicit activities in the realm of digital assets. дальше »
2023-11-16 19:03
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ZachXBT issues potential exit scam alert for Lendora Protocol on Scroll
Previous rug pull survivor and anonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT shared an alert on Nov. 14 of a possible exit scam for Lendora Protocol, a decentralized lending platform on Scroll. дальше »
2023-11-16 18:43
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New York Judge denies bail for SafeMoon CEO
A federal court ordered Braden Karony to be detained pending his transfer to the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) where the SafeMoon CEO faces crypto fraud charges. дальше »
2023-11-15 19:35
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OneCoin compliance head pleads guilty in multi-billion dollar crypto scam
Irina Dilkinska entered a guilty plea weeks after OneCoin co-founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a multi-billion dollar crypto pyramid scheme. дальше »
2023-11-10 22:11
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Indian police officers arrested in $300m crypto scam investigation
Eight persons, including four law enforcement officers, were arrested by India’s special investigation team (SIT) in connection to a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme dating back to 2018. дальше »
2023-11-7 23:21
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GROK tokens surge as Elon Musk debuts his new AI chatbot
Some tokens that share the same name as Musk’s chatbot Grok surged by more than 30,000% in price, although their legitimacy is unclear. New shady tokens emerge on the decentralized finance (defi) market as American billionaire Elon Musk unveiled his… дальше »
2023-11-6 13:30
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Ledger wallet holders lose $800k to fake app
A fraudulent crypto wallet application on the Microsoft store has swindled users out of $768,000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum. On Nov. 5, crypto investigator ZachXBT issued a warning via the X platform (formerly Twitter) about the fraudulent application named Ledger… дальше »
2023-11-6 12:46
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Hackers hijack Frax Finance DNS domain
The domain of the decentralized internet protocol Frax Finance has been captured by attackers. The protocol posted the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 1. The project team later reported that they had brought the domain back under control… дальше »
2023-11-1 15:56
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Ergo team accuses CoinMarketCap of extortion
Cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinMarketCap requires money to make changes about an asset on its website. дальше »
2023-10-31 17:10
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ZachXBT alleges Bitboy $4k indicator is a scam
Anonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT calls out Bitboy, a crypto influencer and content creator, for selling a $3,999 indicator and paid group called ‘High IQ’ in an Oct. 27 post on X. дальше »
2023-10-28 22:09
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Scammers exploit Bitcoin ETF hype with fake IBTC token
Crypto investors have fallen victim to a scam token, which shares the same ticker as BlackRock’s legit ETF. BNB Chain-based iShares Bitcoin (IBTC) token has scammed investors for nearly $90,000 worth of crypto as the crypto community is abuzz with… дальше »
2023-10-26 16:23
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Scammer steals $743k in fake Linea token rug pull
A new rug pull scam sees users lose $743k to a fake Linea token project. дальше »
2023-10-26 22:41
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Crypto traders can avoid leaving money on the table | Opinion
By nurturing a culture of education and transparency, the crypto community can inch closer to a more secure and lucrative trading environment. дальше »
2023-10-21 16:21
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Account tied to rapper Nelly compromised, used for crypto phishing scam
The X account associated with American rapper Nelly has allegedly been hacked. дальше »
2023-10-18 18:08
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Calgarians lost $22.5m due to crypto scams, Canadian police say
Although Calgary citizens reported 340 cryptocurrency scam cases this year, police believe scams are ‘vastly underreported.’ Citizens of Calgary, Canada, have been targeted by at least 340 cases of scam in 2023, losing a total sum of more than $22.5… дальше »
2023-10-18 17:18
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Everscale announces theft of tokens
Representatives of the Everscale project reported the theft of large volumes of EVER tokens. дальше »
2023-10-18 19:22
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Everscale announced theft of tokens
Representatives of the Everscale project reported the theft of large volumes of EVER tokens. дальше »
2023-10-17 19:22
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Friend.tech targeted by scammers in phishing ad campaign
A SlowMist investigation has exposed the manipulation of Google search results by phishing ads associated with Friend.tech, the decentralized social media platform. дальше »
2023-10-14 21:23
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FBI warns of crypto scams impersonating agency in El Paso
Scammers are trying to lure victims into thinking a real investigation is being conducted, officials said. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has warned residents of El Paso, Texas, about phishing email letters from scammers pretending to be the bureau.… дальше »
2023-10-13 14:28
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CertiK Alert reports zkFlex Finance exit scam
In an Oct. 8 post on X, Certik, a security-focused ranking platform, reported an exit scam on zkFlex Finance after charts show a 100% in the project’s value. дальше »
2023-10-10 20:40
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Hong Kong police warn of Binance impersonation scam
Hong Kong police have cautioned residents about scammers posing as Binance and sending phishing texts. Over the past two weeks, authorities have recorded 11 cases, amounting to HK$3.5 million in reported losses. A local news report dated Oct. 9 calls… дальше »
2023-10-9 17:08
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Ex-OpenSea exec accused of pump & dump, $60m rug pull
OpenSea says it has “no awareness” of any involvement of its former executive in dubious business practices. OpenSea, a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace where people can buy or sell digital collectibles, has once again become controversial after an X account… дальше »
2023-10-9 12:30
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New research reveals the most common crypto scams in 2023
Blackmail and ransomware are the most common crypto scams, a new research shows. Explore how to protect your funds. дальше »
2023-10-8 14:32
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Discord and Twitter hacks result in crypto losses of $6m
Twelve major incidents security incidents occurred this week, leading to crypto losses of roughly $6.4 million. According to web3 security firm CertiK, these losses were due to crypto hacks and phishing attacks through Discord and X (formerly known as Twitter).… дальше »
2023-9-23 23:54
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Celsius users targeted by phishing as restructuring nears
Bad actors have flooded X, impersonating the bankruptcy claim agent for Celsius to scam claimants. Celsius users are targeted by a potential phishing email attack as the final court approval of its restructuring plan is anticipated on Oct. 2. Several… дальше »
2023-9-20 15:00
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Mark Cuban Falls Victim to Cryptocurrency Hack, Loses Nearly $900,000
Сообщение Mark Cuban Falls Victim to Cryptocurrency Hack, Loses Nearly $900,000 появились сначала на Coinstelegram.
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Сrypto scam investigation reveals human trafficking in Cambodia
Investigating crypto scams around Tether’s stablecoin, journalist Zeke Faux uncovers a large human trafficking ring in Cambodia. Crypto scams and exchange hacks are becoming almost a regular occurrence in the digital assets space. дальше »
2023-9-15 23:16
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Banana Gun’s redemption plan after BANANA token crash
The much-anticipated launch of Banana Gun's BANANA token faced a catastrophic glitch, causing a drastic price drop shortly after its debut. Amidst accusations and chaos, the team is working on a recovery plan. дальше »
2023-9-13 19:32
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Vitalik Buterin reveals X account hack was caused by SIM-swap attack
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. дальше »
2023-9-12 06:51
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Betrayed trust: crypto founders who stole investors’ money
As the digital currency world expands, so does its dark side, with billions of dollars falling into the hands of hackers, scammers, and even trusted founders. дальше »
2023-9-8 19:21
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Israeli police closes investigations against crypto scammers
The cybercrime unit of Israeli police completed an investigation against crypto scammers that defrauded users of “tens of millions” of euros. After several months of work, the Israeli police have concluded an investigation targeting an Israeli company that allegedly developed… дальше »
2023-9-7 15:21
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Ronaldinho denies ties to dubious 18k crypto pyramid scheme
Football legend Ronaldinho denies involvement in a controversial crypto scheme 18k Ronaldinho, while testifying before a legislative committee. Brazilian football legend and global icon Ronaldinho directly refuted allegations linking him to a cryptocurrency-based financial pyramid. дальше »
2023-9-1 13:52
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Football star Ronaldinho could go to jail over crypto scam
The Brazilian football star Ronaldinho failed to testify at a hearing about his alleged crypto scam participation in Brazil. The famous football player could be arrested by the Brazilian authorities and forced to testify over a pyramid scheme. According to… дальше »
2023-8-28 11:58
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US SEC charges former police lieutenant over a crypto scam
The SEC is charging John A. DeSalvo for his alleged involvement in a crypto scam targeting police officers дальше »
2023-8-25 22:49
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