BingX confirms the resumption of withdrawal services following hack

Monetary losses from the BingX hack were initially reported as totaling $26 million, but the figure has since swelled to $52 million.

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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning Elliptic report

Elliptics 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning.

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What is an infinite mint attack, and how does it work?

Learn about the devastating infinite mint attack in cryptocurrency. Understand how hackers exploit vulnerabilities to create unlimited tokens, causing massive inflation and price crashes.

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Trader loses 7-figure sum due to 0L Network hard fork

Forking out wallets without community input is theft, according to the trader, who also claims to be part of 0l Networks marketing team.

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

Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise.

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BNB Chain Targets Malicious MEV to Protect DeFi Ecosystem

BNB Chain outlines strategies to combat malicious MEV, aiming to enhance fairness and efficiency in DeFi. Community involvement and new proposals play crucial roles in this initiative. (Read More)

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Scammers Target NFT Users in BLUR Token Airdrop Scam

Scammers are targeting NFT users with fake BLUR token airdrop links on malicious websites, resulting in the loss of over $300,000 in ETH. Legitimate BLUR platform has been rewarding users with tokens through its three-phase airdrop incentive scheme. (Read More)

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Ledger wallet user reports 10 BTC loss Community blames phishing

Hardware wallet provider Ledger has linked a recent loss of funds by one of its users to a phishing attack in February 2022.

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Number Of New Trump-Themed Malicious Tokens Spike 206% After Official Memecoin Launch

The ongoing TRUMP memecoin frenzy has sparked the creation of hundreds of tokens inspired by the US president and his family. A recent report revealed malicious tokens and dApps using Donald Trump references skyrocketed since Friday, targeting unsuspected investors and non-crypto people. Related Reading: Bitcoin Struggles For Direction Post-Trump Disappointment What Next? Trump-Themed Scams Skyrocket Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump surprised the crypto industry by launching his official memecoin, TRUMP. The token received heavy criticism, with several crypto investors calling the Presidents memecoin venture a big red flag. Many community members initially suspected the token was a hacking scam, while others expressed reservations about TRUMPs tokenomics. Regardless of the doubts, the memecoin eclipsed the market, skyrocketing to $30 in a few hours and hitting an all-time high (ATH) of $75 a day later. Web3 security platform Blockaid shared that TRUMPs successful launch also ignited a rapid proliferation of malicious tokens, fake dApps, and scams using the Trump name and branding, following the trend of scammers leveraging major news events in the crypto industry to target unsuspecting users. According to the report, tokens with the Trump name increased by 206% on the launch day. The report stated, Many of these tokens used misleading branding to lure investors. The chart shows that since late December, the number of new malicious tokens with the word Trump has hovered between 2,000 and 3,000 daily. However, this number increased to 6,800 tokens deployed on Friday, double the usual 3,300 Trump-inspired tokens created daily. Additionally, the number of fake dApps deployed saw record rates over the weekend. The malicious applications are often used to trick users into connecting their wallets, allowing scammers to drain funds. Blockaid reports that impersonator dApps using President Trumps name saw a 14x increase after the launch, with 91 malicious dApps deployed in 24 hours. Trump Memecoin Frenzy Continues The report highlighted that scammers didnt stop at Trump-themed tokens. Memecoins with metadata referencing the Trump family, including Melania and Barron-inspired ones, surged by 592% over the weekend, creating the illusion of an interconnected ecosystem. Its worth noting that US First Lady Melania Trump announced the launch of her official memecoin, MELANIA, on Sunday afternoon. The launch pushed the crypto market to a 6% correction, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below $100,000, and TRUMP declining 49% in an hour. On Inauguration Day, DexScreeners main page showed a plethora of memecoins inspired by the Trump Family. Of the top 15 tokens, 11 were related to the presidential family, including the official TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins. Fake Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka, and Eric memecoins were also launched, alongside Trump-related figures like US Vice President JC Vance and Elon Musk. Despite the several Musk-themed tokens already existing, the recently launched memecoins used branding inspired by the official Trump tokens. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Entering Second Price Discovery Uptrend, Whats Ahead For BTC? Moreover, the Trump memecoin frenzy continued as the US President was sworn into office. A video shared on X shows that during Trumps inauguration speech, community members created several new tokens themed after the speech. Users flooded the market with dozens of memecoins using phrases like Make America respected again or America will be admired again just seconds after the US President pronounced them, potentially attempting to lucre from the ongoing hype. As of this writing, the official TRUMP memecoin trades at $37.6, a 1.4% increase in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

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Certik Uncovers Security Vulnerability in Worldcoin’s Verification Process

On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’ iris information. The revelation comes amidst existing complaints regarding Worldcoin’s data collection practices [...]

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