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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Spearheads Recovery, $250 Realistic
Latest Ethereum News At the height of late 2017-2018 ICO mania, blame was laid squarely on platforms as Google, Twitter and Facebook. The reason? Well, their global reach and lack of checks to filter out ads that promote crypto scams dominated. дальше »
2019-1-15 15:15 | |
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Bitcoin Twitter Scam Dupes Cricket Team in South Africa, Inviting Them to Win 20 BTC
Twitter has been the host of multiple Twitter scams over the course of the last year, and it is clear that hackers aren’t planning to take time off for the start of 2019. A report from Indian Express indicates that a recent hack on Twitter took the national cricket association in South Africa as its […] дальше »
2019-1-14 21:49 | |
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Twitter let someone promote an obvious PayPal phishing scam
Phishing scams are nothing new, but it’s certainly unusual to see them show up in your Twitter timeline as a promoted tweet. Nevertheless, earlier this evening, I came across this promoted post from the (since deleted) account @PaypalChristm. дальше »
2019-1-2 21:31 | |
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5 classic cryptocurrency scams from 2018 you totally forgot about
Whether it’s multi-million dollar exit scams, Ponzi schemes, or sophisticated networks of remote-controlled Twitter scambots, this year saw some of the most epic and sophisticated cryptocurrency schemes to date. дальше »
2018-12-27 13:00 | |
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Move over Twitter: Crypto Scams Have Infiltrated Facebook
While cryptocurrency-related scams are commonplace on Twitter, Facebook users have started being targeted by scammers with fake cryptocurrency ads. Facebook Users Targeted with Fake Crypto Ads Twitter has been widely plagued with cryptocurrency-related scams, typically through phony giveaways that lure users into sending crypto in exchange for a larger sum. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:00 | |
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Scammers target Facebook users with sponsored ads for fake cryptocurrencies
It appears Twitter has become so saturated with cryptocurrency scams that attackers are finally starting to target other platforms too – like Facebook. Unlike the standard Bitcoin giveaway scams on Twitter, the Facebook scam (as noticed by Hard Fork) is designed to trick users into giving up sensitive data, like their credit card information. дальше »
2018-11-28 17:48 | |
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Twitter Bitcoin Scams Take New Leap After Verified Twitter Accounts Impersonate Elon Musk
Technology entrepreneur and visionary Elon Musk, popularly known for electric cars, reusable rockets, and PayPal, is increasingly seeing an uncanny association with Bitcoin for the wrong reasons. Scammers are capitalizing on Musk’s Twitter social media prominence to spin out hopes of cryptocurrency returns – with gains even more spectacular than the famed 2017-bull run. дальше »
2018-11-19 15:40 | |
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Twitter on the Defensive, Blames Third-Party App for Recent Scams
Twitter is pointing the finger at an unnamed third-party app as the party responsible for a string of cryptocurrency giveaway scams in recent weeks involving some major brands. Throughout the year, the popular social media platform Twitter has been in a losing battle against a massive botnet and cybercriminals who are hijacking prominent, verified accounts. дальше »
2018-11-17 03:00 | |
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Twitter Implements Scam Safeguards, but Google’s Account Still Gets Hacked
Twitter has been on the losing side of an ongoing battle with scammers who are leveraging the platform’s user base to steal cryptocurrencies. However, the company has revealed that it’s implemented some safeguards in an attempt to reduce the frequency of such scams and better protect its users. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:00 | |
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Target and Google Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, Used for Crypto Scams
In what is becoming an emerging trend, Twitter accounts of popular brands are being hacked in an attempt to scam unsuspecting users out of their cryptocurrencies. Target and Google are two high profile targets that have seen their accounts taken over by hackers who, in turn, have used them to scam followers by advertising fraudulent crypto giveaways. дальше »
2018-11-15 23:40 | |
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Target’s Official Twitter Account Falls Victim to Bitcoin Scammers, Google Becomes the Next
CoinSpeaker Target’s Official Twitter Account Falls Victim to Bitcoin Scammers, Google Becomes the Next Cryptocurrency scams stand up on a new level as nowadays the biggest industry players are caught into a trap of the frequent Bitcoin frauds. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:08 | |
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Twitter Has a Hard Time Dealing with Hackers, as New Bitcoin Scams Target Target
Despite the increased security efforts, Twitter is still unable to weed out scam accounts, as U. S. retail giant Target became the latest victim of bitcoin scam hacks, The Next Web reported on November 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:00 | |
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Twitter Cryptocurrency Hacks Continue On Google To Promote Bitcoin Giveaway Scams
No sooner than the hacking of Target’s Twitter account was announced by TheNextWeb, the media website had another scam to cover – Google. Just like Target, Google became the latest verified account to be hacked by attackers on Twitter, promoting a “Bitcoin giveaway” scam that they hoped would reach the 800,000 followers. The message on […] дальше »
2018-11-14 10:31 | |
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Target Twitter Account Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers
A recent hack involving the Twitter of retailer Target has wise investors doubling down on too-good-to-be-true offers. Target Becomes the Target The cryptocurrency community is no stranger to hacks and scams and most hodlers are wise enough to steer clear of too-good-to-be-true ICOs and The Real Real Elon Musk #GivingAwayFreeETH Twitter scams. дальше »
2018-11-14 08:00 | |
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Google, Target Twitter Accounts Hacked To Advertise Bitcoin Scams
Target Twitter Account Hacked To Promote Bitcoin (BTC) Scam On Tuesday morning, reports arose that crypto-centric Twitter hackers scored their biggest win yet — hijacking Target’s official account, which sports a casual 1. дальше »
2018-11-14 04:25 | |
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BREAKING: Twitter addresses Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic after Target hack
Following a series of cryptocurrency-related hackings on high-profile accounts (including retail giant Target and some politicians), Twitter has finally addressed the Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic on its platform. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:24 | |
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Retail Shopping Store Target Becomes Next ‘Bitcoin Giveaway’ Victim in Twitter Hack
Scammers of cryptocurrency enjoy flocking to Twitter to take over various official accounts, allowing them to promote scams that will ultimately reveal the delicate data of various cryptocurrency wallets. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:49 | |
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News Flash: Crypto Scammers hack Twitter Account of American Retail Giant, Target
Scams have become a major problem to the crypto industry and although there is a lot of talking about it, the scammers are unrelenting because they can easily get victims every time they try. This time, attackers decided to go for the big fish and took over the official Twitter account of Target, a major […] The post News Flash: Crypto Scammers hack Twitter Account of American Retail Giant, Target appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-13 16:08 | |
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US and Israeli politicians hacked to promote ‘Elon Musk’ cryptocurrency scams
It appears scammers have hijacked yet another batch of verified Twitter accounts to promote fake cryptocurrency giveaway links (often under the disguise of Elon Musk). A verified account belonging to the Australian branch of consulting giant Capgemini has been spotted running malicious giveaway links on Twitter. дальше »
2018-11-12 16:40 | |
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India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Hacked to Promote Bitcoin Twitter Scams
Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […] дальше »
2018-11-7 01:55 | |
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Fake Elon Musk Account Promotes Bitcoin Scam on Twitter
Cryptocurrency scammers have impersonated Tesla CEO Elon Musk, by hacking and compromising several verified Twitter accounts on November 5, 2018. According to Business Insider, while Twitter has previously attempted to stop impersonation scams, the hackers have managed to promote their tweets and capitalize on the cryptocurrency frenzy. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:00 | |
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India’s national disaster authority hacked to promote Bitcoin scams on Twitter
The cryptocurrency market is going through a rough patch, but this isn’t stopping scammers from duping people out of their funds. Hackers took over the official Twitter account of India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to promote blatant Bitcoin giveaway scams – a trend that’s been plaguing social media for months now. дальше »
2018-11-6 12:47 | |
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More New Elon Musk Bitcoin Scams Are Plaguing Twitter with Free Crypto Giveaways
Have you ever seen Elon Musk trying to give you crypto? This very popular scam is unfortunately happening once more. Many verified accounts were hacked to impersonate the founder of Tesla and SpaceX. дальше »
2018-11-6 03:48 | |
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Daily Byte: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
A crypto fight in the Pacific, the Twitter scams are gaining steam, and crypto mining is worse than actual mining. Plus, Bitmain reveals new mining rigs.
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Scam Me Once: Twitter Promotes Fake Elon Musk’s ‘Bitcoic’ Giveaway
Twitter has come under fire from cryptocurrency commentators once again after the social network began actively promoting an ongoing scam involving a Bitcoin giveaway. ‘Elon Musk’ Offers Millions of Dollars in ‘Bitcoic’ The scam, which has involved various accounts in recent weeks, currently revolves around a fake Elon Musk account using the hijacked Twitter handle of publishing house Pantheon Books. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Scams, and Everything in between: In Conversation with Peter Todd
Peter Todd has been one of the most vocal developers in the Bitcoin space and for good reason. The 33-year-old Canadian software engineer has been fiddling with the pioneer cryptocurrency for some time now, and when perusing his blog, much of this work has also shaped much of the crypto narrative. дальше »
2018-10-27 18:30 | |
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New Zealand PM Used As Pawn In Fake News Site
Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:30 | |
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How Elon Musk Has Found A Solution In Dogecoin
Elon Musk, the mind behind Tesla and one of cryptos more outspoken celebrities. We know he’s well into cryptocurrency and as a result of this, Twitter scammers are finding it especially easy to rip off Musk’s Twitter account to run free Ethereum giveaways that in turn are actually scams designed to drain victims of their Ethereum, all under the guide of ‘Musk’. дальше »
2018-9-18 15:00 | |
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Elon Musk Fed Up with Twitter Crypto Scams, Turns to Dogecoin Creator for Help
Eccentric tech entrepreneur and founder of Space X and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, is reportedly getting fed up with the cryptocurrency giveaway scam bots that have been plaguing popular social media platform Twitter for the better part of a year. дальше »
2018-9-17 22:00 | |
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Twitter May Apply Blockchain Technology to the Problems They’re Facing
Social media giant Twitter is exploring the uses of blockchain technology. CEO of Twitter Inc. Jack Dorsey testified before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The US House Committee on Energy and Commerce asked him questions related to transparency and accountability. дальше »
2018-9-8 15:59 | |
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Twitter Turns to Blockchain Technology to Prevent Scams
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has presented a possible solution to the issue of Twitter fraud at a Congressional committee Wednesday, stating that the social media platform is currently investigating the application of blockchain technology to create decentralized trust and enforcement mechanisms. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:00 | |
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Twitter 'Thinking About' Blockchain To Increase Public Trust, But Would It?
When questioned by Congress about the ability for blockchains to fight misinformation and scams, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stated that the technology has a lot of “untapped potential” in that area. Could blockchain help Twitter’s reputation for censorship of conservative voices, or might it make matters worse? дальше »
2018-9-7 21:52 | |
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Twitter Chooses Blockchain Technology to Shore Up Digital Trust
Twitter has serious intentions to find a blockchain-based solution that would stop online scams and fake news on their platform, The post Twitter Chooses Blockchain Technology to Shore Up Digital Trust appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-6 11:28 | |
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Twitter CEO Tells Congress It's Exploring Blockchain to Help Fight Scams
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told a Congressional committee Wednesday that the social media company is exploring blockchain solutions for its platform. дальше »
2018-9-6 22:21 | |
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Stop Unfollowing Ethereum Scam Bots, Twitter Actually Wants You To Follow Them Instead
Twitter hate cryptocurrency don’t they. It’s no surprise, it seems that Twitter is a hub for cryptocurrency scams. Though advertising is banned, it’s still very easy for people to set up fake pages for ICO’s/crypto events and even easier for people to run multiple Twitter bots for this purpose too. дальше »
2018-8-15 08:00 | |
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The Anatomy of Twitter Ethereum scams
Every time a prominent member of the crypto space sends a tweet, a Twitter bot who may or may not be impersonating the original poster posts a response urging users to send Ether to a specific address with the promise of huge short term returns that will sent back to anyone who participates. дальше »
2018-8-14 01:45 | |
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Twitter ‘Free ETH Giveaway’ Scams Can Rake in $50K-100K Per Day
“Free ETH Giveaway” scams on Twitter might seem obvious to most but they are reportedly making some quite a lot of money. Making $50,000 to $100,000 Per Day Cryptocurrency evangelist and YouTuber Adam Guerbuez ran into the popular “Free ETH Giveaway” scam on Twitter. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Getting Creative With Blockchain Solutions
This week’s top stories include two feature interview: one with Kavita Gupta, founding managing partner at ConsenSys Ventures; and another with electronic dance music DJ Justin Blau (aka DJ 3BLAU) who is launching a decentralized music festival. дальше »
2018-8-13 20:52 | |
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Crypto Twitter Bots Have Become Worse than Anyone Could Have Imagined
Cryptocurrency–One of the industry’s worst proponents is a pervasive, network of scam bots that has quickly come to litter the space of Twitter. While most social media users have become accustomed to the incessant “Ethereum giveaway” scams that adorn the profile of any crypto industry figure, the problem has begun to bleed over into other […] The post Crypto Twitter Bots Have Become Worse than Anyone Could Have Imagined appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-7 06:22 | |
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Hackers Nab Fox TV Show Twitter Account to Promote Tron (TRX)
Cryptocurrency fraudsters are always innovating the ways to scam people. This time, someone took over a famous Fox TV show Twitter account and has reportedly been promoting cryptocurrency scams since July 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-26 19:30 | |
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Try Changing Your Twitter Name To Elon Musk, NO WAIT, You Might Get Banned
Twitter have designed a genius plan to help reduce the number of cryptocurrency scams circulating the Twitter sphere. Well, we say genius but actually, we can’t help but question who came up with this idea… According to reports, Twitter is disabling any Twitter accounts that are unverified and use the display name ‘Elon Musk’. дальше »
2018-7-25 16:30 | |
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Hackers hijack an official Fox Twitter account to spread cryptocurrency scams
Cryptocurrency scammers are getting smarter by the day. It appears hackers have surreptitiously seized control of the official Twitter account of FOX’s show Almost Human to spread malicious “giveaway” links. дальше »
2018-7-24 14:03 | |
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Ethereum [ETH]’s Vitalik Buterin calls out spambots, again
On 19th July, Vitalik Buterin, the Co-Founder of Ethereum, tweeted about the prevalent bots’ intrusion on Twitter handles related to cryptocurrency. He basically referred to the feature present in almost all Ethereum giveaway pages that have a slider with the caption ‘Left Ethereum’. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:25 | |
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Crypto Market Leaders Call For Twitter to Ban ‘Scam Bots’
Crypto scam bots have become a common sight in the Twitter landscape, with many premier cryptocurrency personalities seeing an influx of fraudulent accounts commenting on their posts. This has become such a large problem that well-known cryptocurrency figures, like Binance’s CEO and Charlie Shrem, have signed an “open letter” calling for these scams to end. дальше »
2018-7-19 15:30 | |
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