2023-11-13 13:54 |
Crypto security firm SlowMist has discovered several wallet addresses linked to a phishing scam that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting crypto users.
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From “pig butchering” to phishing, there are myriad ways that scammers try to take advantage of crypto users.
2023-1-16 18:01 | |
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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 | |
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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 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 | |
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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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Etherscan, CoinGecko, DeFi Pulse and other sites displayed a suspicious pop-up asking users to connect their wallets.
2022-5-14 01:07 | |
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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 | |
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A phishing site is attempting to scam Coinbase customers into parties way with their crypto
2022-4-25 19:28 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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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 | |
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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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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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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 | |
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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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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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The alleged hackers also manipulated NEO's Gas market with a $5 million crypto infusion.
2020-9-18 19:11 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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The privacy-based browser is adding anti-phishing solutions from PhishFort.
2020-9-9 03:07 | |
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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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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 | |
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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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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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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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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 | |
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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 | |
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CoinCorner reports that Google Ads is running a phishing ad despite the firm being unable to use its service.
2020-5-1 23:30 | |
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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 | |
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Our team has spotted new phishing websites appearing on Google search results pages. Scammers are targeting Ledger users with surprisingly tricky advertisements. We all like crypto because its secure: you’re in complete control of your money.
2019-11-20 05:01 | |
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BitMEX traders that had their details leaked as part of a recent privacy breach have started to receive phishing emails. The crypto exchange accidentally disclosed 23,000 of its users’ email addresses earlier this month.
2019-11-12 01:00 | |
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A crypto scammer named Ronald Spektor deactivated his social media pages after ZachXBT alleged he aided a $6.5 million theft from a Coinbase user.
A crypto investor lost a substantial amount of USDT tokens to a phishing address but eventually witnessed a return of the funds hours later. Data from Tronscan shows that the user with the wallet address “TGr…XAE” mistakenly transferred $129 million…
Blockchain security platform Scam Sniffer recently revealed a crypto trader who lost $35 million in minutes. This trader is said to have lost this sum thanks to a social-engineered crypto scam, which continues to be rampant in the industry.
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that a crypto whale’s address was drained of 15,079 fwDETH, worth approximately $36 million, in a phishing scam. Data from Arkham Intelligence suggest that the phished address might be linked to the venture firm Continue Capital.
Early on Oct. 11, Bitcoin dipped below $59,000 for the first time since Sept. 18, triggering long liquidations across the crypto market. At the start of the week, Monday, Oct. 7, Bitcoin reached a local high of $64,400 before falling to $61,200 by Thursday, Oct.
Bitcoin’s current market movements indicate the bull cycle remains underway, according to an analyst at CQ Korea, Crypto Dan. Posting to CryptoQuant, Dan highlights historical patterns from the 2013 and 2020 cycles, which show two rising phases where long-term investors realized profits twice before reaching a peak.
ZachXBT’s crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April. The…