Phishing scammer returns $10 million to victim 10 months after $24 million Ethereum heist

A crypto whale who lost $24 million worth of liquid staked Ethereum via a phishing scam last year is receiving the money back. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that the attacker had returned more than $10 million of the stolen funds as of July 15. The refund On-chain data shows that the attacker began […]

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1inch partners with Blockaid to combat DeFi fraud and cyber threats

Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Natan told Cointelegraph that the product allows developers to integrate the solution through an API, avoiding the need to develop security measures from scratch.

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Tether freezes $5.2M in USDT linked to phishing scams

Since it launched, Tether has frozen over $1 billion worth of assets linked to illicit activities after requests from law enforcement agencies.

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OKLink Reveals $103M Blockchain Losses in February 2024

OKLink's February 2024 report details $103M in crypto losses, highlighting the critical need for heightened security measures. (Read More)

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Ripple (XRP) CTO responds to phishing scam concerns following Cory Doctorow's $8000 loss

Ripple's CTO David Schwartz emphasizes his cybersecurity savvy, responding to phishing scam concerns after Cory Doctorow's $8000 loss. Ripple educates on scam identification and prevention, amidst increasing social media-based crypto frauds. (Read More)

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Crypto phishing scams to rise during holiday shopping season Cyvers

Losses to crypto phishing scams fell 53% in November, but the Christmas holiday shopping season presents new opportunities for hackers.

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HKMA Warns Against Fraudulent Websites Targeting Bank Julius Baer Clients

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public about fraudulent websites and phishing messages impersonating Bank Julius Baer, urging caution and reporting of suspicious activities. (Read More)

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Scammers steal nearly $1M after hijacking 8+ prominent crypto twitter accounts

Over the past few weeks, a group of scammers has hijacked more than eight Twitter accounts belonging to prominent figures in the crypto space to promote phishing scams. The group has stolen almost $1 million worth of crypto so far, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT. In a June 9 Twitter thread, ZachXBT outlined that he [...]

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Phishing scams top crypto security threat of 2024 CertiK

Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto industry in 2024, netting attackers over $1 billion across 296 incidents.

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Protect Your Crypto: Ripple CTO Exposes Sophisticated Scam Tactics

The Ripple CTO has sounded an alarm for XRP users about a surge in phishing scams. Criminals are using fake emails and urgent requests to steal sensitive crypto details. Learn how to protect your assets and recognize potential threats. Ripple CTO Warns XRP Community of Coinbase scam The Ripple CTO, David Schwartz issued a warning […]

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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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