2024-10-16 20:53 |
Cybercriminals are using fake Google ads to steal your cryptocurrency. origin »
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DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware.
2024-9-4 22:25 | |
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North Korean hackers, known as Citrine Sleet, have exploited a severe zero-day vulnerability in the Chromium browser to attack crypto financial institutions. Citrine Sleet targeted financial institutions and crypto entities to steal digital assets.
2024-8-31 21:10 | |
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The attackers used a tried-and-tested phishing strategy to steal funds. The preliminary investigation suggested that the masterminds behind the crime were a group of Chinese hackers. With alThe post User robbed of crypto after using fake Skype app appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2023-11-13 10:30 | |
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Hackers managed to steal 16.8 bitcoin [BTC] over the weekend after a fake Ledger Live app was posted on the Microsoft app store.
2023-11-6 19:23 | |
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Scammers impersonating Binance have stolen about $447,000 from users in Hong Kong through phishing emails, prompting users to click a link to verify their identity, which then leads to a fake website that steals personal information.
2023-10-10 10:58 | |
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The U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that fraudulent beta-testing applications were masquerading as genuine cryptocurrency investment platforms to steal funds from unsuspecting victims, according to an Aug.
2023-8-15 16:00 | |
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Hackers attempted to infiltrate CoinsPaid infrastructure directly starting in March 2023 but switched their approach to targeting individuals through fake high-salary job offers.
2023-8-8 18:57 | |
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Hackers are targeting macOS devices, including the upcoming macOS 14 Sonoma, using a new malware called Realst to steal cryptocurrency. The malware is installed through fake Web3 games. The post Hackers Target macOS With New P2E Crypto-Stealing Malware appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-7-27 17:00 | |
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A scam that tricks victims into revoking fake contracts to steal funds has emerged following the recent Multichain bridge hack. The post Gas Token Scam: Exploiting Binance Smart Chain’s Refund Feature appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-7-10 16:15 | |
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DJ Steve Aoki becomes the latest celebrity whose account scammers used to promoted a fake crypto giveaway. The post Hackers Steal $170,000 by Impersonating DJ Steve Aoki in PSYOP Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-5-27 17:30 | |
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A call-center scammer impersonating President Joe Biden attempted to steal what they thought was $450,000 worth of Bitcoin from a streamer — instead, chaos ensued.
2023-5-11 05:00 | |
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The Azuki team managed to reclaim the Twitter account shortly after the attack. Data shows the hacker was able to steal over $750,000 from one wallet, while several others were drained of ETH, USDC and NFTs.
2023-1-29 14:13 | |
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Password-stealing malware is being spread by hackers through NFT airdrops purporting to be Solana Phantom security updates.
2022-10-12 07:25 | |
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Scammers are using fake crypto apps to steal funds from investors. Some malicious apps find their way into official app stores.
2022-8-1 16:24 | |
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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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A Venezuelan man allegedly defrauded his victims by masterminding a fake kidnapping
2021-8-30 21:36 | |
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Ledger customers are receiving fake wallets by mail to steal their cryptocurrency. A user in Reddit reported receiving a suspicious package that claimed to be mailed by Ledger. The package included a letter stating the user needed to substitute the current wallet for safety reasons.
2021-6-19 09:00 | |
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The Ledger users' data leaked in 2020 took a new turn. Fraudsters send out fake hardware wallets designed to steal cryptocurrency on behalf of the manufacturer.
2021-6-28 00:25 | |
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While bitcoin (BTC) prices are increasing, crypto-related scams appear on the scene to take advantage of the situation. In this case, a security firm spotted three malicious crypto apps targeting users to steal their funds.
2021-1-8 22:15 | |
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Crypto-hunting hackers have stolen more than $22 million from the users of Electrum, a popular Bitcoin wallet, in the past two years using a “simple technique” involving fake updates, as per a ZDNet report Monday.
2020-10-14 10:11 | |
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Experts from Xrplorer say that a fake XRP giveaway scam emerged in January 2020 and remains alive.
2020-6-17 23:38 | |
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Ripple?s partner, the major commercial Thai bank SCB, warns that scammers are using the LINE app to steal its customers? personal data and funds by making fake accounts
2020-6-3 13:59 | |
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Google has removed 49 Chrome extensions masquerading as legitimate crypto wallets, including Ledger, MyEtherWallet, MetaMask and Jaxx, according to MyCrypto's Harry Denley.
2020-4-16 11:00 | |
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According to a series of Tweets by ‘Xrplorer Forensics’, hackers have been using fake Ledger Live chrome extensions to steal XRP coins from users. The hackers were even advertising their fake extensions on google searches and accounts are already being emptied, according to the Tweet, around 1.
2020-3-26 15:38 | |
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Ledger warns users about a fake Chrome extension attempting to steal users’ crypto by asking them to enter their 24-word recovery phrase
2020-3-7 21:05 | |
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Crypto scammers frequently use images of different public figures to steal money from gulible investors. Yesterday, fake Donald Trump started his 'giveaway'.
2020-2-10 16:35 | |
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According to new research by Kaspersky labs, the infamous Lazarus group used 'enhanced capabilities' to attack cryptocurrency businesses. The firm has been following the cyber theft campaign dubbed 'OThe post North Korean hackers use fake websites, Telegram groups to steal cryptocurrencies appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-10 18:30 | |
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The ESET research team discovers malware inside a Tor Browser version that fishes Bitcoin out of darknet shoppers
2019-10-18 15:59 | |
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Hackers have been distributing a compromised version of the official Tor Browser that's packed with malware designed to steal bitcoin.
2019-10-18 15:03 | |
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Researchers from cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a malicious version of the Tor browser – the program used to access the dark web – and it’s been stealing user‘s Bitcoin. According to ESET, the bad actors were able to steal more than $40,000 worth of Bitcoin.
2019-10-18 14:04 | |
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Anthony Tyler Nashatka and Elliot Gunton have been charged by the Northern District of California attorney’s office. They have been found guilty of hacking the EtherDelta back in December 2017. The EtherDelta is an exchange platform for cryptocurrency that is based on the Ethereum blockchain.
2019-9-23 17:54 | |
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Scammers are trying to steal users’ funds by promoting fake giveaways This is a similar strategy as the one used in 2017 by many scammers As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, it seems that new scammers are trying to take advantage of the renewed interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual currencies. One of […]
2019-7-15 17:24 | |
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Privacy-focused altcoin Monero has suddenly disclosed nine security vulnerabilities — including one that could have allowed hackers to steal XMR from cryptocurrency exchanges. Until March, rogue Monero miners were hypothetically able to create “specifically-crafted” blocks to force Monero wallets into accepting fake deposits for an XMR amount chosen by the attacker.
2019-7-4 18:18 | |
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English and Dutch authorities have arrested six people who created a fake crypto exchange website that managed to steal around €24 million worth of crypto from more than 4000 victims in over 12 countries according to a Europol press release, June 25, 2018.
2019-6-30 20:00 | |
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Security researchers have uncovered a knock-off cryptocurrency trading website designed to steal the funds of unwitting victims. Cybercriminals have created a website that imitates the Cryptohopper cryptocurrency trading platform to distribute malware that could steal personal information, hijack your clipboard, and crypto-jack your system, Bleeping Computer reports.
2019-6-6 16:16 | |
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Crypto thieves are now embedding Qulab, the information-stealing and clipboard hijacking Trojan in YouTube videos promoting a fake Bitcoin generator tool, in a bid to steal victims’ bitcoin and other virtual currencies, according to a report by BleepingComputer on May 29, 2019.
2019-5-31 09:00 | |
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An unfortunate consequence of Bitcoin’s price revival in recent weeks is the resurgence of cryptocurrency malware on Google Play. ESET security researchers, have verified that there were at least two apps on Google Play specifically designed to steal users’ coins.
2019-5-23 13:25 | |
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Bitcoin Billionaire has all the features pointing to a scam. The platform is simply an investment scam that is meant to steal money from unsuspecting users. This review will expose everything you need to prove that Bitcoin Billionaire is a swindle.
2019-5-23 07:19 | |
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Hackers Steal The Twitter Of Sweden’s Ruling Party To Publish Bitcoin Fake News Some people go too far when it comes to pumping Bitcoin. A group of hackers has decided to hack the social media accounts of the ruling political party of Sweden in order to publish fake news that could make the price of […]
2019-4-16 22:50 | |
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A fake version of Wasabi wallet, probably designed to steal bitcoins, has emerged online at wasabibitcoinwallet. org. (Don’t visit that site. ) Wasabi Lead Developer Exposes Fake Website According to Wasabi developer nopara73 (the only confirmed identity he has), the site is only trying to assault Windows users.
2019-3-22 23:40 | |
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Watch out! Wasabi, the popular anonymizing Bitcoin wallet, has been been duped in an apparent bid to steal your Bitcoin — and the ruse comes complete with an entirely phony website. Wasabi’s co-founder, nopara73, shared the discovery this morning: “The first malware that pretends to be Wasabi […].
2019-3-21 14:34 | |
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Receiving Bitcoin investment related emails could cause a Windows clipboard hijacker to be installed on your computer, researchers warn. The new malware spam campaign that aims to steal bitcoins from its victims is currently underway; it’s still unknown how many devices are affected.
2019-3-16 00:35 | |
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Be wary if you come across ads that promote an airdrop, distributing tokens for popular cryptocurrency exchange desk Huobi: the offer might be fake, and you might be getting swooped into an elaborate ploy designed to steal your coins.
2019-3-15 14:45 | |
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Fantasy fans may remember Arwen, the character from the “Lord of the Rings” who guides the main characters through a series of dangerous situations. The Arwen protocol intends to do the same, only for cryptocurrency trading.
2019-3-4 20:14 | |
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In the crypto world, scammers never sleep: a fake Monero hard fork has emerged, and it intends to steal funds from unsuspecting Monero users. The project is called Monero Rings, and it is accompanied by two sites, monero-rings.
2019-3-4 19:13 | |
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An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars.
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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Google, at the start of the month, removed yet another malware app used by hackers to steal cryptocurrencies. Experts at IT security firm, Eset tipped off the company to the presence of a fake MetaMask app on the Google Play Store.
2019-2-11 16:00 | |
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Crypto malware again targets MetaMask while trying to steal coins from Android users
2019-2-11 12:06 | |
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Crypto malware again targets MetaMask while trying to steal coins from Android users
2019-2-11 12:06 | |
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Bitcoin’s remarkable rally in 2024 stunned the world but with the advent of the new year only hours away, the rally seems to be stalling. The cryptocurrency, which surged to a record high of $108,000 in mid-December, was trading at $93,670 early Monday in New York, 16% below the high. Smaller tokens like Ether and […]
Bitcoin has the potential to attract foreign investments and talent.
Bitcoin needs to hold above $93k to avoid further correction.
Cryptocurrencies are broadly expected to have a strong 2025 as Donald Trump makes good on his promise of pro-crypto regulatory policies after taking office in January. A lack of a basic regulatory framework for exchanges and trading of cryptocurrencies is the predominant reason why many still feel reluctance in spending on this asset class, as […]
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not classified as foreign exchange assets in Japan.
The ongoing bull cycle has seen XRP take center stage, rising above competitors like Solana and Binance coin to become the fourth-highest-ranked crypto. The 350% surge has reignited interest in the once SEC-doomed coin, with the price reaching a six-year high of $2.