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Crypto scammers net over $9B in 2024 as AI supercharges fraud
Malicious actors stole roughly $9. 9 billion from the crypto ecosystem last year — the lowest amount since 2021, according to a recent Chainalysis report. The firm added that the figure is expected to rise to $12. дальше »
2025-2-15 04:30 | |
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Bad actors steal $80 million in January, CEXs hit hardest
Cryptocurrency-related hacks resulted in nearly $74 million in losses in January 2025, marking a staggering ninefold increase from December, according to a new report from Immunefi. The sharp rise came despite a nearly 45% year-over-year decline compared to January 2024, when losses totaled $133 million. дальше »
2025-1-31 02:00 | |
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Ethereum accounted for over 50% of $2.3b lost to hacks and exploits in 2024
Bad actors stole roughly $2.3 billion from web3 projects, with Ethereum accounting for more than half of the total losses. According to the State of Web3 Security in 2024 report from Cyvers, 51% of the stolen funds came from Ethereum-based… дальше »
2025-1-17 13:33 | |
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Japan, South Korea, and the US issue joint warning over North Korea-related crypto thefts
Japan, South Korea, and the US warned the global crypto industry about threats posed by hacks attributed to North Korean actors in a joint statement published on Jan. 14. According to the statement, groups allegedly tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are targeting exchanges, crypto custodians, and individual users. дальше »
2025-1-14 21:45 | |
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US, Japan, and South Korea warn web3 firms about hiring IT workers from North Korea
In a joint statement, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea highlight the growing threat posed by North Korean cyber actors to the global crypto sector. The United States, Japan, and South Korea have warned the blockchain industry about North Korean… дальше »
2025-1-14 14:30 | |
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Indian crypto exchange Mudrex suspends withdrawals amid 200% growth in user base
Crypto exchange Mudrex announced Sunday that it has temporarily suspended crypto withdrawals, citing compliance concerns and the need to prevent misuse by bad actors. Mudrex, a Bengaluru-based crypto exchange platform supported by Y Combinator, Better Capital, and Woodstock Fund, has… дальше »
2025-1-13 12:07 | |
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Crypto industry blasts SEC Chair Gensler’s continued ‘arrogance’
Crypto stakeholders have criticized the outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler for his continued hostility toward the crypto industry. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Gensler reiterated his concerns about the emerging industry, claiming that it was “rife” with bad actors. дальше »
2025-1-9 14:32 | |
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Departing Gary Gensler: Crypto is ‘rife with bad actors’
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated his long-standing critique of the cryptocurrency industry, calling it “rife with bad actors” during a Bloomberg TV interview on Wednesday. Reflecting on his tenure, Gensler said he was proud of the SEC’s enforcement actions in… дальше »
2025-1-9 22:45 | |
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Rising crypto scams lead to $2.3 billion in total losses in 2024
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky revealed that malicious actors have devised a new scam involving seed phrases to target unsuspecting crypto users, according to a Dec. 23 blog post. This sophisticated scheme preys on individuals’ curiosity and dishonesty, leading to financial losses for unsuspecting victims. дальше »
2024-12-24 03:00 | |
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Russia’s Kaspersky warns scammers post crypto wallet seed phrases on YouTube to steal funds
Scammers are exploiting YouTube’s comments section, sharing seed phrases to lure greedy individuals into a multi-signature wallet scam. Bad actors have seemingly found a new way to exploit crypto users by sharing seed phrases, tricking victims into attempting to steal… дальше »
2024-12-23 15:12 | |
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LastPass hackers drained $12.4m ETH from 100+ wallets: ZachXBT
The 2022 LastPass data breach has allowed threat actors to steal 12.38 million from users in a new attack. дальше »
2024-12-17 19:55 | |
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Canadian rapper Drake’s X account hacked to promote fake meme coin
The hack resulted in ANITA surging to $4.9 million in trading volume, which was pumped on account it was tied to Drake’s upcoming tour. Canadian hip-hop mogul Drake had his X account compromised on Dec. 15, with malicious actors using… дальше »
2024-12-16 13:34 | |
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Scam Sniffer warns of fake Influencers and Telegram bots spreading crypto-malware
Bad actors are deploying cryptocurrency-stealing malware using a sophisticated combination of fake X accounts and malicious Telegram bots. Web3 security firm ScamSniffer has warned of a new scam targeting cryptocurrency users by mimicking popular influencers in the space and draining… дальше »
2024-12-11 10:31 | |
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Scam Sniffer: Crypto fakes on X nearly doubled, reaching over 300 accounts daily
Bad actors keep ramping up crypto scams, with impersonation accounts surging to over 300 a day, according to blockchain analysts. Crypto scams on X are once again rising fast, with major accounts hijacked to promote fake tokens. Victims have already… дальше »
2024-12-10 14:31 | |
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Threat actor returns $19.3m to U.S. government wallets
Crypto hackers behind an exploit of U.S. government wallets returned the bulk of the funds stolen less than 24 hours after the initial attack. Fear of Uncle Sam or good faith from bad actors? In a bizarre turn of events,… дальше »
2024-10-26 18:43 | |
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Here’s how the FBI used fake crypto to expose widespread fraud
The FBI created a fake cryptocurrency to identify 18 fraudulent crypto actors in a recent mass fraud arrest. The FBI brought criminal charges against 18 individuals and entities for engaging in fraudulent crypto activities and market manipulation through the use… дальше »
2024-10-10 18:12 | |
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Phishing attacks, private key leaks resulted in $668m stolen in Q3: CertiK
In Q3, threat actors stole over $750 million worth of cryptocurrency across 150+ security incidents, marking a 9.5% increase in value lost despite 27 fewer incidents compared to Q2. Phishing attacks and private key compromises were significant contributors to over… дальше »
2024-10-3 11:17 | |
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Crypto losses from hacks, scams soar to $750 million in Q3 – CertiK
Malicious actors stole more than $750 million in various crypto-related hacks and scams during the third quarter, pushing total losses for the year to over $1. 9 billion, according to CertiK’s quarterly Hack3d security report. дальше »
2024-10-2 23:15 | |
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Bybit reveals over $940m in abnormal withdrawals during H1 2024
Fraudsters continue targeting crypto exchanges, with Bybit reporting nearly $1 billion in suspicious withdrawal requests during the first half of 2024. Bad actors seem to be ramping up efforts to defraud crypto exchanges, with Bybit detecting nearly $1 billion in… дальше »
2024-9-20 16:54 | |
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Making crypto mainstream requires greater efforts to stop fraud
One of the greatest use-cases of blockchain technologies is the ability to improve security and counter malicious actors, but we need to get serious about it. дальше »
2024-9-20 01:59 | |
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Coinbase’s Base smart contracts contain over 34k vulnerabilities, data shows
Base network saw over 34,000 high-risk vulnerabilities in its smart contracts, including malicious boolean checks and library tampering, according to new data. Blockchain networks face growing security challenges as malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts, with Coinbase’s Base network… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:27 | |
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Ethena Labs halts website after frontend hack
Hackers attacked synthetic dollar issuer Ethena, but the protocol said its core blockchain infrastructure remained uncompromised. On Sept. 18, bad actors successfully breached the website of decentralized finance service provider Ethena Labs (ENA). The team’s alert explained that only its… дальше »
2024-9-18 21:10 | |
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Consumers’ Research Exposes Tether Audit Red Flags
Consumers’ Research slams Tether over audit failures and ties to bad actors, warning of risks, despite Tether’s huge profits. The post Consumers’ Research Exposes Tether Audit Red Flags appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-13 19:05 | |
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Scammers target Google Ads to mimic crypto recovering service
Bad actors are exploiting Google Ads to mimic the Revoke Cash crypto recovery service, tricking users into giving away their funds. Scammers are using Google Ads to mimic the Revoke Cash crypto recovery service, redirecting users to a fraudulent site… дальше »
2024-9-14 12:52 | |
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FBI warns of North Korean threat to crypto, cautions against potential ETF-related attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about North Korea’s aggressive targeting of the crypto industry on Sept. 3. The agency detailed the sophisticated social engineering campaigns conducted by North Korean actors against employees of crypto-related businesses, notably DeFi applications. дальше »
2024-9-4 23:30 | |
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Crypto Hackers Stole 15.5% More In 2024 Compared To Same Period In 2023: Immunefi Report
According to a report by Immunefi, crypto hackers have stolen over $1.2 billion in digital assets from January to August 2024, marking a 15.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Seesawing Trend In 2024 For Crypto Hacks As the crypto industry matures, malicious actors within the ecosystem are becoming increasingly sophisticated in swindling […] дальше »
2024-8-30 05:00 | |
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Lawsuit accuses CZ, Binance of being 'getaway drivers' for 'bad actors'
Binance under scrutiny again after a class action lawsuit against it was filed in Washington If the case goes ahead, blockchain analytics could be on trial Binance and its former CEO, ChangpThe post Lawsuit accuses CZ, Binance of being 'getaway drivers' for 'bad actors' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-8-22 08:30 | |
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CoinGecko warns of scammers promoting fake GECKO airdrops
Crypto price aggregator website CoinGecko says bad actors are flooding social media with fake GECKO token airdrops. Crypto data aggregator CoinGecko warned about fake airdrop scams, urging users to exercise caution as fraudulent schemes targeting its community gain traction. In… дальше »
2024-8-21 11:07 | |
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Russia’s central bank warns scammers weaponized memecoins, tap-to-earn games
The Bank of Russia has issued a public warning, stating that bad actors are increasingly using memecoins and tap-to-earn games to deceive victims. Russia‘s central bank released a report on Monday detailing a rapid increase in financial scams within the… дальше »
2024-7-30 17:00 | |
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Russian ransomware generates over $500m in crypto proceeds, TRM Labs says
Analysts at TRM Labs say Russian-speaking ransomware groups accounted for nearly 70% of all crypto proceeds from ransomware in 2023. Russia has seemingly become the center for ransomware-related threat actors in 2023 Russian-speaking ransomware groups accounted for nearly 70% of… дальше »
2024-7-27 10:12 | |
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Bad actors are using crypto to spread election disinformation: report
The increasing use of crypto to fund disinformation campaigns could significantly undermine public trust in election integrity. The post Bad actors are using crypto to spread election disinformation: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-25 19:30 | |
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U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to become a law as-is. дальше »
2024-7-23 00:52 | |
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Washington financial watchdog warns of scam involving fake crypto ‘professors’
A new scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, with the bad actors masquerading as business “professors.” According to a warning issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the scheme starts with advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook,… дальше »
2024-7-17 12:48 | |
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Scammers drain $1.7m claiming to be Coinbase employees
A new scam saw bad actors impersonate Coinbase employees to dupe users out of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency assets. Tegan Kline, the co-founder of Edge & Node, has warned of this new attack where his “good friend” lost… дальше »
2024-7-8 11:19 | |
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