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Crypto Phishing Losses Plunge 83% in 2025, But ‘Whale Hunting’ Attacks Rise

Crypto phishing activity surged during periods of market volatility and Ethereum price rallies, highlighting fraud’s close link to user activity. The post Crypto Phishing Losses Plunge 83% in 2025, But ‘Whale Hunting’ Attacks Rise appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2026-1-5 03:30	News About Ethereum (ETH)
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Crypto Phishing Scams Rise 72% In August To Steal Over $12 Million

Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer attributed the 72% rise in crypto phishing losses to criminals exploiting Ethereum’s EIP-7702 upgrade. The post Crypto Phishing Scams Rise 72% In August To Steal Over $12 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2025-9-7 20:14	Cryptocurrency Market News
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Navigating the world of crypto: Tips for avoiding scams

From “pig butchering” to phishing, there are myriad ways that scammers try to take advantage of crypto users.

2023-1-16 18:01	#scams
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Phishing Scammer ‘Monkey Drainer’ Steals $1 Million In Crypto In Past 24 Hours

Phishing scams are increasingly becoming a pain in the arse in the crypto space. Cybercriminals are stepping up their game with one objective: to drain crypto wallets of thousands — if not millions — worth of cryptocurrencies.

2022-10-27 13:49	phishing
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Crypto Services Targeted by Massive Phishing Scam: Here's How It Happened

Ethereum's (ETH) explorer Etherscan, crypto analytics service CoinGecko, portfolio management app DexTools and other Web3 infrastructure services are attacked

2022-5-15 18:50
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Phishing Scams Target Users Of Crypto Data Tracking Websites With Malicious Ad

Phishing scams are not new in the digital space, and cybercriminals are increasingly employing them in the crypto space. For example, multiple reports on Friday have revealed that scammers targeted users of crypto data tracking platforms CoinGecko and Etherscan.

2022-5-15 16:18	Cryptocurrency News
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Crypto Data Aggregator Websites Targeted in New Phishing Attempts

CoinGecko and Etherscan users were targets of phishing attacks yesterday. Those on the crypto data aggregator websites were prompted to connect their MetaMask wallet to the nftapes.win website. The post Crypto Data Aggregator Websites Targeted in New Phishing Attempts appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2022-5-15 16:00
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Popular Crypto Data Sites Targeted With Phishing Attack

Etherscan, CoinGecko, DeFi Pulse and other sites displayed a suspicious pop-up asking users to connect their wallets.

2022-5-14 01:07	Tech
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Ape-themed airdrop phishing scams are on the rise, experts warn

As the crypto community notices and calls out such scams, the fraudsters tend to turn off replies to their tweets to prevent being exposed as scammers.

2022-5-4 11:54	malware
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Scam Alert: Fraudsters Pretend to Be Coinbase Customer Support to Steal Funds

A phishing site is attempting to scam Coinbase customers into parties way with their crypto

2022-4-25 19:28
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Hackers target Trezor crypto wallet users after mailing list got compromised

Hardware cryptocurrency wallet manufacturer Trezor has divulged that its customers are being targeted by so-called “phishing” attacks after Mailchimp, the firm’s email automation service provider, was “compromised by an insider targeting crypto companies.

2022-4-5 03:30	btcusd
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How This Crypto Investor Lost Millions Amid Phishing Attack, Lazarus Group Involved?

DeFiance Capital founder and crypto investor Arthur Ox was the victim of a phishing attack. Bad actors managed to compromise Ox’s hot wallet and took control of over $1. 5 million in non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

2022-3-23 21:00	hack
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Ukraine cancels airdrop amid phishing attempt

The Ukrainian government has canceled a planned crypto airdrop as the Russian invasion continues.… The post Ukraine cancels airdrop amid phishing attempt appeared first on Coin Journal.

2022-3-4 17:30	Markets
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‘Massive Phishing Scam’ Targets Binance Customers As CEO CZ Warns Users To Be Cautious

CZ exposes a new SMS phishing scam. The executive warns users not to click links from SMS. Over $100 million has already been lost this year to crypto scammers. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao took to Twitter to notify users of a new SMS phishing strategy.

2022-2-8 17:16	Cryptocurrency News
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Google Ads Becomes Latest Platform Used to Steal Crypto in $500,000 Phishing Attacks

In a new twist on phishing attacks, fake wallet registration sites listed advertisements on Google Ads and solicited wallet passphrases from wallet holders. The post Google Ads Becomes Latest Platform Used to Steal Crypto in $500,000 Phishing Attacks appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2021-11-7 14:58
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After Squid Game rug-off, report reveals Google Ads phishing, other scam warnings

Check Point Research (CPR) has noted several crypto scams in the last few days where wallet users have lost thousands of dollars. The report comes days after a recent token scam on the Squid Game playThe post After Squid Game rug-off, report reveals Google Ads phishing, other scam warnings appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-11-5 12:30	News
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SCAM ALERT: DeFi Investors Targeted by Dangerous Malware

Never a dull day in crypto: Impersonators are sending phishing emails on behalf of credible DeFi and NFT enthusiasts

2021-10-31 17:51
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Crypto scams live-streamed as YouTube channels face phishing attacks

The Google Threat Analysis Group [TAG] shared a report that noted an ongoing phishing campaign against the creators on YouTube. This exploit resulted in the sale of the channel to the highest bidder oThe post Crypto scams live-streamed as YouTube channels face phishing attacks appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-10-24 16:30	News
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Phishing Scams Take Advantage of Crypto Hype

Avast , a global leader in digital security and privacy, has observed in the first six months of 2021 that cryptocurrency-focused phishing scams are more...

2021-7-14 20:10	Crypto Currency
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South Korea To Monitor Cryptocurrency Phishing Due To High Phishing Reports

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT is working with the Korean National Police Agency to bust the growing crypto phishing websites through a new system, Yonhap reports. This follows a rise in phishing attempts targeting crypto users.

2021-5-11 20:05	Legal & Regulation
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South Korea to Crack Down on Phishing Websites Attacking Crypto Users

South Korean authorities are intensifying their monitoring of phishing activity related to cryptocurrencies. The government has identified a record number of websites trying to obtain login details from crypto exchange users.

2021-5-10 06:45
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MetaMask Doubling Efforts to Address Security Besides Scalability says CEO amidst New Phishing Alert

The popular crypto wallet sees significant growth amidst the ongoing bull market thanks to “really big cultural event” NFTs and the emergence of side chains and layer-two networks. The post MetaMask Doubling Efforts to Address Security Besides Scalability says CEO amidst New Phishing Alert first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-5-4 17:33	MetaMask
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Scam alert! a new phishing bot is targeting users of this crypto wallet provider

Cybersecurity has become essential in today's digital world. As IT tech advances, data collection within companies continues to increase, but so do the possibility of cyber threats. So, the question oThe post Scam alert! a new phishing bot is targeting users of this crypto wallet provider appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-5-3 15:00	News
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Ledger Wallet And Shopify Face Class-Action Suit After Rogue Employee Leaks User Data

Crypto wallet provider Ledger and its e-commerce partner Shopify are in for a tough year. Both firms are defendants of a class-action lawsuit filed against them following the aftermath of a phishing attack that saw a quarter-million of their customers' details exposed online.

2021-4-9 19:21	Ledger
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‘Unmasking MetaMask’ Critique Exposes High Fees, Phishing Threats

A recent blog post delving into the inner workings of MetaMask by freight and trading logistics blockchain network Freight Trust has revealed that the wallet has a darker side. The far-from-flattering report titled “Unmasking MetaMask” claims that the popular crypto wallet places its commercial success above end-user safety and could potentially expose users to unnecessary … Continued The post ‘Unmasking MetaMask’ Critique Exposes High Fees, Phishing Threats appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2021-2-17 09:32	phishing
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Defunct QuadrigaCX Crypto Exchange is Back; But As A Phishing Scam

Law firm Miller Thomson says the imitation website is not authorized and asks users not to use it or provide their personal/confidential information. The post Defunct QuadrigaCX Crypto Exchange is Back; But As A Phishing Scam first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-2-10 18:07	QuadrigaCX
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Crypto Scammers Go Phishing on Substack, Pretending to be Legit Newsletters

Substack, an independent newsletter platform, is being used by scammers targeting crypto users according to the latest developments. The platform, which rose to fame in recent years, has attracted prominent traders and crypto heavyweights such as Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano (The Pomp Letter), Willy Woo (The Bitcoin Forecast), and Rekt Capital, who send out newsletters via […] The post Crypto Scammers Go Phishing on Substack, Pretending to be Legit Newsletters first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-1-27 23:54	cybersecurity
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Hacked Ledger Database Dumped on Raidforums Making Way For Phishing Attacks

Crypto Twitter was buzzing after a leak in the database of Ledger’s hardware wallet today, consisting of more than 270,000 physical addresses and phone numbers and a million email addresses, made available on the hacker’s site, Raidforums.

2020-12-21 15:00
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Fraudulent Crypto Browser Extension Redirects to a Fake Metamask Domain

A crypto intelligence firm has raised red flags about an increasing flow of comments in the crypto community about an ongoing phishing campaign, which is stealing funds from people who install a malicious browser extension.

2020-12-7 13:15	Wallets
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Australian Crypto Exchange Exposes Personal Data of 270K Users

BTC Markets, one of Australia's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has accidentally exposed users' data, raising the risk of phishing attacks.

2020-12-2 11:54
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Simple in practice: Crypto education is key to curbing phishing scams

Even though wallet operators have a large role to play in protecting funds, customers also need to educate themselves to avoid phishing scams.

2020-11-12 19:48	TREZOR
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UK police warn PayPal users about crypto phishing email scam

A PayPal related cryptocurrency scam caught the attention of Northumbria Police who issued a warning today especially to all PayPal users. In its notice, the police warned: A message for all PayPal uThe post UK police warn PayPal users about crypto phishing email scam appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2020-11-10 00:30	Trading View
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1.1m XRP stolen in phishing scam on crypto wallet Ledger lookalike

Crypto scams and attacks are on the rise once again as the broader sector breaks out of a nearly three-year-long bear market. The post 1.1m XRP stolen in phishing scam on crypto wallet Ledger lookalike appeared first on CryptoSlate.

2020-11-9 11:25	#scams
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New Ripple Scam Targeting Ledger Wallet Users Has Drained Over 1,150,000 XRP Tokens ($297k)

Phishing scams targeting crypto users seem to be far from over as per an update by XRP Forensics, which says close to 1,150,000 XRP tokens have been stolen in a new scam. This particular one targeted Ledger wallet users and went to the length of sending security update emails to unsuspecting XRP token holders.

2020-11-7 20:58	Ripple (XRP)
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Kraken sounds the alarm for a phishing attack targeting its users

Chief Security Officer at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, Nicholas J. Percoco alerted users today about a scam that was targeting crypto users, which involved a homograph phishing attack and “multiThe post Kraken sounds the alarm for a phishing attack targeting its users appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2020-10-17 20:00	Trading View
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Kraken releases new security updates to combat phishing attacks

Crypto exchange Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco, announced the release of four new security enhancements, on the Kraken platform that will be made available to all the exchange’s cusThe post Kraken releases new security updates to combat phishing attacks appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2020-9-24 01:03	Trading View
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Prosecutors Detail Russians’ Crypto Phishing Scheme in Forfeiture Suit

The alleged hackers also manipulated NEO's Gas market with a $5 million crypto infusion.

2020-9-18 19:11	CoinFlash
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U.S sanctions Russian cybercriminals for stealing millions from crypto exchanges

U. S. Treasury Department sanctioned two Russian nationals, Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii Karasavidi for their alleged involvement in a phishing campaign that resulted in losses of around $16 million wortThe post U.

2020-9-17 00:44	BTC Trading View
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Brave Browser Integrates PhishFort’s Tech to Eliminate Phishing Scams Targeting Crypto Wallets

Brave privacy browser is further enhancing the security of its users with the integration of anti-phishing solutions from PhishFort, a cybersecurity firm that offers open-source tech to eliminate phishing scams on Web3.

2020-9-9 15:27	Basic Attention Token (BAT)
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Brave browser adds new tricks to protect crypto users from phishing attacks

The privacy-based browser is adding anti-phishing solutions from PhishFort.

2020-9-9 03:07	phishing
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Electrum Bitcoin wallet still plagued by known crypto phishing attack

Two new Bitcoin hacks have surfaced recently, showing the Electrum wallet still appears to be troubled by phishing efforts.

2020-9-7 09:58
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Expert Recovers $4K From Shoddy Crypto Phishing Scam

Imagine falling foul of a phishing attack that stole a significant portion of your crypto savings, only to discover that a good Samaritan had returned it to you out of the goodness of their heart.

2020-7-3 21:16	Trust Wallet
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TOP 3 Bitcoin and Crypto News for Today: 24 June ? ETH Analysis, Grayscale Falls for Scam, & BTC Drops Twice

Price analysis for Ethereum (ETH), Grayscale falls victim to a phishing scam, and Bitcoin (BTC) drops twice and $25M in longs are wiped out.

2020-6-25 01:34
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Grayscale Trust Falls Victim to Phishing Scam, Crypto Investors Beware

Typically, every overhyped blockchain-related product draws the attention of blatant scammers. Investors have unveiled a phishing attempt by Grayscale impersonators

2020-6-25 13:35
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Bitcoin Phishing Scam Victim Returns Bitcoin Donations to Crypto Fans and Ditches Twitter

A fraud victim who had his BTC taken from a hardware storage device and asked the scammers to send him some back, has left Crypto Twitter, according to Adam Back

2020-6-18 15:49
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Community Donates 0.7 BTC to Phishing Victim Who Lost Entire Bitcoin Holdings

Crypto community members have donated 0.7 BTC to the victim of a phishing scam who lost his entire Bitcoin savings.

2020-6-15 22:30	Google
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‘All My Savings Are Gone,’ Man Says After Losing Over $110k Bitcoin Stash In A Hardware Wallet Phishing Scam

A man has taken to Twitter to air his story after he apparently fell victim to a phishing attack. In a video that has since attracted the attention of many crypto enthusiasts, one Eric Savics says he lost 12 Bitcoins in the attack that has now threatened his dream of buying his own apartment. Appeal […]

2020-6-14 18:28	btcusd
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Google Keeps Promoting Crypto Scams Despite Strict Crypto Policies

CoinCorner reports that Google Ads is running a phishing ad despite the firm being unable to use its service.

2020-5-1 23:30	phishing
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VeChain Buyback Crypto Wallet Hacked of 1.1 Billion VET

Cybercrime is rife across the crypto industry, ranging from SIM-card swap hacks, phishing attempts, password cracking, and even cryptocurrency mining malware. Today, the altcoin project known as VeChain experienced that first hand.

2019-12-14 22:00	VET
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MetaMask users targeted by fake 2FA phishing scam that steals seed phrases

MetaMask users are at risk of a new “2FA verification” phishing scam that steals their seed phrase under the guise of improving security. According to blockchain security firm SlowMist, MetaMask users are receiving a spoofed email that creates a false…

Crypto hacks dropped by half in 2025, but the data reveals a much deadlier financial threat

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DeFi user loses $1.2m on fake Uniswap site as phishing scams flood Google Ads

Crypto phishing websites are becoming increasingly difficult to stop, and big tech is not doing enough to stop them.

Fake Aave ads appear at the top of Google search results, prompting fears of phishing attacks

A new phishing campaign is targeting cryptocurrency users by impersonating Aave, one of the most widely used decentralized finance platforms. On June 20, web3 security firm Scam Sniffer issued a warning that fake Aave (AAVE) ads were appearing at the…

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