A cunning crypto scammer, @Ape_31, has been wreaking havoc on unsuspecting X users, swindling over $650,000 from 250+ victims in just one year. This deceitful operator employs fake PNL screenshots from a Bybit demo account and runs a news account to lure victims into paid services. @Ape_31’s Modus Operandi: – […]
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$1.7M Lost In Bedrock DeFi Exploit Amid Rising Crypto Hacks In 2024
A recent vulnerability in the Bedrock DeFi smart contract led to the loss of approximately $1.7 million, adding to the growing list of crypto exploits in 2024. The issue stemmed from a flaw in the contract’s mint function, which mistakenly cast staked Ethereum (ETH) into the same quantity of uniBTC, […]
Indian Exchange WazirX’s Multisig Wallet Hacked, $231M Stolen
The Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has reportedly suffered a major security breach, with its multisig wallet suspected to be compromised. Over 200 tokens were stolen, resulting in a total loss of approximately $231 million. 🚨The multisig wallet of Indian exchange #WazirX is suspected to be compromised. More than 200 tokens […]
Phishing Victim Recovers $10.3M In $stETH From Attacker, Awaits Remaining Funds
A report from Cyver Alert revealed a phishing attack that occurred over a year ago, resulting in the loss of nearly $32 million in staked Ethereum (stETH). The victim had fallen prey to a malicious contract, leading to the significant theft. On July 6th, the attacker unexpectedly reached out with […]
Beosin Report Reveals $1.54 Billion In Web3 Losses In H1 2024
A recent report from Beosin has shed light on the state of Web3 security, revealing significant losses in the first half of 2024. According to the “2024 H1 Global Web3 Security Report, AML Analysis & Crypto Regulatory Landscape,” the total losses in Web3 reached a staggering $1.54 billion. 🎉Beosin is […]
Trader Loses $71 Million In Phishing Attack Due To Address Similarity
A shocking incident has emerged in the cryptocurrency community, with a trader reportedly falling victim to a phishing attack resulting in a staggering loss of $71 million. The unfortunate sequence of events unfolded when the trader, in a routine transaction, created a new address labeled “0xd9A1b0B1e1aE382DbDc898Ea68012FfcB2853a91” and transferred 0.05 $ETH […]
Trader Makes Impressive Profit On Solana MEMEcoin, $BALLZ While Community Raises Concerns
In a recent development on the Solana blockchain, a trader reportedly generated an impressive profit of $63.4K with a mere investment of $4 in the MEMEcoin called $BALLZ. This trader spent 0.025 SOL, equivalent to $4, to acquire $BALLZ tokens and later sold them for 428.15 SOL, resulting in a […]
Cryptocurrency Phishing Scams Leave Victims With Millions In Losses, $100 million Already Lost In 2024
The scourge of cryptocurrency phishing scams continues to wreak havoc, with nearly 57,000 individuals falling victim to these fraudulent schemes in February alone. 🚨 [1/6] ScamSniffer's February Phishing ReportIn February, about 57,000 victims lost approximately $47 million to crypto phishing scams.Compared to January, the number of victims who lost over […]
$GROK Token Controversy That Resulted In More than 40% Loss In Value And The Counter-Action
Elon Musk’s Grok AI bot-inspired memecoin $GROK has turned into the focal point of a crypto controversy, shaking the cryptocurrency community as questions about its realness come up. Zachxbt raised concerns on X (formerly Twitter) on November 13, suggesting that Grok’s online presence may be a façade with assets repurposed […]
How To Spot Cryptocurrency Scams: Red Flags And Avoidance
Cryptocurrency, with its potential for high rewards and innovation, has also become a breeding ground for scams and fraudulent schemes. To protect your investments and navigate the crypto space safely, it’s crucial to learn how to spot these red flags and avoid falling victim to scams. Promises of Unrealistic Returns […]
Addressing The Potential Of Cryptocurrency For Illegal Activities: Mitigations
Cryptocurrency, with its decentralized nature and pseudo-anonymity, does have the potential to be exploited for illegal activities such as tax evasion, terrorist funding, fraud, and ransomware attacks. However, it is important to note that the majority of cryptocurrency users engage in legitimate activities, and traditional financial systems are also used […]
Top 4 Ways to Spot Potential Rugpull Crypto Projects and Steer Clear
The world of cryptocurrency offers immense opportunities for investors and enthusiasts. However, it also attracts its fair share of fraudulent schemes and projects aiming to deceive unsuspecting individuals. One common type of scam is known as a “rug pull”, whereby a cryptocurrency or NFT developer hypes the project to draw […]
Practical Ways Crypto AI Projects Can Help Combating Cyber Security Issues And Fraud In Cryptocurrency Space
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have significantly increased in popularity, disrupting the financial industry. The quick development of the cryptocurrency industry has, however, also drawn bad actors looking to commit fraud and cyberattacks. Innovative approaches are emerging to address these issues, and one particularly intriguing one is the incorporation of Artificial […]
Top 3 Ignorant Ways Crypto Users Can Give Scammers Access To Their Wallets
Wallet scam or hack is a growing thing in the crypto space in recent months. Several techniques can be used to stop situations like the recent theft of over $35 million in cryptocurrency from Atomic Wallet. The protection of users’ funds can be considerably improved by using strong security techniques […]
Even Fake Reviews Couldn’t Delay the Demise of OneCoin
The success of OneCoin has been well-documented over the years. Many people wonder how this known Ponzi Scheme has remained successful for so long. As it turns out, several factors have contributed to the ongoing success. The Web of Lies Surrounding OneCoin One of the more controversial findings is how […]
YouTube Needs to Crack Down on Scammy Bitcoin Livestreams
The number of cryptocurrency scams in existence remains very problematic. It seems unlikely that this situation will improve in the near future. When looking on YouTube for crypto videos, it is especially advised to be extremely cautious these days. Another Fake Bitcoin YouTube Livestream Appears There have been a fair […]
All of the European OneCoin Domains go Dark Without Explanation
There is yet another development in the ongoing OneCoin saga. It now appears the main website has been taken offline, although it remains unclear how long the situation will last. The OneCoin Ponzi Scheme has made thousands of headlines over the years. The end is Nigh for OneCoin in Europe […]
Fake Ripple Livestreams on YouTube net Criminals Plenty of XRP
Cryptocurrency scammers are exploring new ventures. For some, the focus has seemingly shifted to YouTube. This new method of attack has proven to be rather lucrative so far. A lot of harm can be done by creating fake video content. Whereas the recent Litecoin YouTube scam got some attention, it […]