Coinbase-posing scammers steal $1.7M from a user amid a string of attacks

A victim who claims to have lost $1.7 million said a scammer called them claiming to be from Coinbase and sent emails that looked like they came from the crypto exchange.

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$8M theft forces Bittensor network shutdown

All user funds are safe following the network halt, according to the Bittensor team.

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WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined

This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players.

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Li.Fi protocol attacked, $10M drained

The Li.Fi protocol experienced a security breach when hackers exploited a specific contract address, resulting in the loss of over $8 million in cryptocurrencies. The attack has since been mitigated.

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Notorious Pink Drainer retires after hitting $85M theft milestone

Pink Drainer, infamous for aiding in crypto thefts, shut down operations after amassing over $85 million in stolen assets.

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Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway

A hacker has siphoned tokens through a series of unauthorized transactions, leaving the crypto community in shock.

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$2.1M Drained as Mobius Token Smart Contracts Exploited on BNB Chain

Unfortunately, Mobius Token faces a major setback as an exploit on the Binance Smart Chain results in a $2.1 million loss. This incident has raised concerns among investors and the wider cryptocurrency community. The exploit on the Binance Smart Chain targeted Mobius Token, leading to the loss of $2.1 million worth of funds. This is [...]

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DOH Twitter Account Still Claims It “Will Pump ETH”

Users have raised concerns over the DOH Twitter account actively promoting crypto and posting phishing ads.

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MetaMask Denies Involvement in Massive Wallet-Draining Exploit

MetaMask has denied claims that its wallet was exploited in a recent massive wallet-draining operation that resulted in the loss of over 5,000 ETH. The company has confirmed that the funds were stolen from various addresses across 11 blockchains, and that the exploit was not specific to MetaMask. (Read More)

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Notorious Monkey Drainer crypto scammer says they’re ‘shutting down’

The scammer behind the crypto wallet draining kit even recommended an alternative and gave advice to budding cybercriminals.

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WazirX’s Co-founders set sail for Dubai, more to follow?

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX’s co-founders, Nischal Shetty, and Siddharth Menon have reportedly moved to Dubai with their families, as per local sources. At present, the trading platform continues to operate from its headquarters in Mumbai. A representative of the firm denied rumors of shifting its headquarters from India saying that all employees of the cryptocurrency […]

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“India Will Lose Web3 If Crypto Entrepreneurs Leave”-WazirX Founder

India’s finance ministry recently clarified that it won’t allow crypto investors to set off losses incurred from one cryptocurrency against the gains from another crypto asset. On top of that, 30% tax on capital gains and a 1 percent tax deducted at source [TDS] proved too much for many crypto bigwigs who are already ringing […]

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Singapore Police Warn About Crypto Drainers Stealing Cryptocurrencies From Wallets

Singapore’s Police Force and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) have issued a joint warning about “crypto drainer” malware, which steals cryptocurrencies from wallets. As digital assets become more popular, “Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging crypto drainers to target owners of cryptocurrency wallets,” the authorities cautioned. Singapore Police Warn About Crypto Drainers The Singapore Police Force and the [...]

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Singapore issues warning on rising crypto drainer phishing scams

Singaporean authorities have recently issued a joint advisory through the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), cautioning crypto traders about the escalating menace of digital asset wallet drainers. In their Jan. 31 advisory, the SPF and CSA highlighted crypto drainers’ pivotal role in phishing attacks, specifically helping malicious players […]

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Report: ‘Inferno Drainer’ Scam-as-a-Service Operation Has Pilfered $5.9 Million Since March

According to Scam Sniffer, a Web3 scam detection firm, there are reports of a recently surfaced scam as a service

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Crypto drainers are retiring as investigators start to close in

Crypto drainers face mounting pressure from law enforcement as investigators uncover deeper links between services like Inferno Drainer and high-profile attackers.

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TON-based wallet drainer shuts down, eyes Bitcoin

A TON-based wallet drainer said it was shutting down operations due to a lack of whales in the network. 

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

Four major crypto drainers have emerged to fill the vacuum left by the notorious wallet sweeper Monkey Drainer, with thousands of victims targeted and millions in crypto stolen already this year. The crypto drainers — called Pink Drainer, Inferno Drainer, Pussy Drainer, and Venom Drainer — have together stolen $66.4 million in total since around [...]

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FBI warns of phishing scams and social media account hijackers

The FBI warned that the account hijackers work to “create a sense of urgency” with their posts, and urged people to vet any website or potential opportunity before clicking on it.

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