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CertiK investigates KYC actors hired to scam the web3 community
Blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) focused security platform Certik’s investigation led to the discovery of the professional “KYC actors” who bypass KYC processes to scam crypto communities, according to a November 17 Certik blog post. дальше »
2022-11-19 17:47
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FTX hacker identity discovered by Kraken Exchange team
Nick Percoco, the CSO of Kraken Exchange, tweeted just an hour ago in response to Mario Nawfal that the Kraken team now knows the identity of the user that hacked FTX. The post FTX hacker identity discovered by Kraken Exchange team appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-11-13 18:42
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Over 95% of tokens launched on Uniswap are scams – Research
About 97% of the crypto projects launched on Uniswap are rug pulls, according to a recent study titled “Do Not Rug On Me: Zero-Dimensional Scam Detection .” The study undertaken by Bruno Mazorra, Victor Adan, and Vanesa Daza suggests that the simplicity of Uniswap and its lack of regulation makes it easy for scammers to list […] The post Over 95% of tokens launched on Uniswap are scams – Research appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-11-1 21:59
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BNB Chain Tops Crypto Scams and Rug Pull List: Research
Recent research by crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs has taken a deep dive into the shady world of crypto scams. The findings do not bode well for BNB Chain. The post BNB Chain Tops Crypto Scams and Rug Pull List: Research appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-28 08:43
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UK High Court shutters crypto firm PGI Global for alleged scam involvement
Popular cryptocurrency trading firm PGI Global UK has been closed down by a high court in the United Kingdom, according to a press release issued by United Kingdom authorities, The court issued the directive following the firm’s alleged involvement in a crypto scam. дальше »
2022-10-28 20:21
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Bug causes Google to list malicious websites in searches for ‘CoinMarketCap’
Binance‘s CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted to warn that Google displays phishing websites when users search for CoinMarket Cap. The post Bug causes Google to list malicious websites in searches for ‘CoinMarketCap’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-28 18:46
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Reddit NFT Collection: How to Sell Your Avatars Without Getting Scammed
With the recent explosion in popularity of Reddit avatar NFTs, new scams have surfaced to take advantage of the hype. The post Reddit NFT Collection: How to Sell Your Avatars Without Getting Scammed appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-26 19:30
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Crypto hacks are set to hit all-time highs in 2022, analyst explains
Kim Grauer, Director of Research at Chainalysis, explains why the amount of crypto stolen in hacks is surging and what could be done to invert this dangerous trend. дальше »
2022-10-19 20:00
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Trustcheck: Chrome Plug-in Warns Crypto Users of Suspicious Activity on Their Device
There is now a "free" cyber security tool to protect users against crypto scams, hacks and fraud. The post Trustcheck: Chrome Plug-in Warns Crypto Users of Suspicious Activity on Their Device appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-19 01:54
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North Korean Lazarus Group targets Japanese crypto firms
North Korean hacker group Lazarus has reportedly launched multiple cyber-attacks against Japanese crypto exchanges, according to Japan News. The post North Korean Lazarus Group targets Japanese crypto firms appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-17 17:05
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CNN’s NFT marketplace shutdown sparks rug pull accusations
CNN’s NFT marketplace “Vault By CNN” took to Twitter to announce it is shutting down, whipping up community backlash. The post CNN’s NFT marketplace shutdown sparks rug pull accusations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-11 15:00
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Brazil police, US authorities bust transnational crypto fraud ring led by ‘Bitcoin Sheikh’
Brazil’s Federal Police and the United States Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), along with the help of multiple other enforcement agencies have busted a global crypto fraud ring, according to a press release issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on October 6. дальше »
2022-10-10 14:15
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$590M BNB moved to Tether-blacklisted wallet amid rumors of Binance hack
Two million BNB tokens worth roughly $590 million were transferred to a newly generated wallet to an address that Tether then blacklisted. The post $590M BNB moved to Tether-blacklisted wallet amid rumors of Binance hack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-7 01:57
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DeFiYield REKT list reveals 18% decrease in lost DeFi funds during September totaling $170M
DefiYield, the DeFi investing and yield farming platform, tracks exploited projects across the DeFi ecosystem through its REKT database. The post DeFiYield REKT list reveals 18% decrease in lost DeFi funds during September totaling $170M appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-10-5 23:08
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BNB Chain launches a new community-run security mechanism to protect users
The AvengerDAO was developed in association with some of the leading blockchain security analy firms and top DeFi projects in the crypto ecosystem. дальше »
2022-9-21 17:00
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US Treasury Department blacklists Bitcoin addresses linked to Iran ransomware group
The United States Department of the Treasury has blacklisted seven Bitcoin wallet addresses linked to members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The post US Treasury Department blacklists Bitcoin addresses linked to Iran ransomware group appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-9-15 22:09
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New Free DAO crashes 99% after $1.25M flash loan attack
A flash loan attack launched against New Free DAO (NFD) has drained $1.25 million from the protocol and caused its token price to crash by 99%. The post New Free DAO crashes 99% after $1.25M flash loan attack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-9-8 18:00
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Australia creates special crypto police unit to crack down on money laundering
Amid a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes, Australia’s Federal Police has set up a new cryptocurrency unit to crack down on money laundering, the Australian Financial Review reported on September 5. дальше »
2022-9-6 07:00
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FatManTerra educates community on crypto scams by creating fake investment scheme
Crypto Influencer FatManTerra refunded over $100,000 received from crypto users looking to buy into his “made-up” investment scheme that was a cover for sending an educational message to the community on crypto scams. дальше »
2022-9-6 19:55
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UK judge rules to extradite Christopher Hamilton to US for trial on OneCoin scam
A Briton Christopher Hamilton will be extradited to the United States to face money laundering and wired fraud charges after being indicted in the $ 4 billion OneCoin scam, according to Law360. The post UK judge rules to extradite Christopher Hamilton to US for trial on OneCoin scam appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-31 19:07
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Former NetVRk CEO claims founders used investor funds to buy real-world luxury home
The multichain metaverse project, NetVRk, is at the center of an internal feud with claims that several senior leadership team members misappropriated investor funds for personal gain. The post Former NetVRk CEO claims founders used investor funds to buy real-world luxury home appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-26 15:00
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Dogechain developer wallet caught dumping 1 million tokens a minute
Self-described “on-chain sleuth” @ZachXBT tweeted that a wallet linked to a Dogechain developer had started dumping DC tokens. The post Dogechain developer wallet caught dumping 1 million tokens a minute appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-25 20:34
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SudoRare developers reap $815,000 from rug pulling project
Adding to the growing list of exploits, SudoRare developers have shut down operations after withdrawing $815,000 (519 ETH) from the AMM protocol. The post SudoRare developers reap $815,000 from rug pulling project appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-24 19:04
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Metaverse is a key factor in long-term NFT success, says new research
The report states that global NFT transactions are projected to hit 40 million in the next five years.
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CommerceBlock CEO slams US Treasury Department’s crackdown on Tornado Cash, says it ‘makes little sense’
The United States Department of Treasury made Ethereum-based mixer Torando Cash (TORN)the first smart contract to get sanctioned by the United States government by banning it on August 8 to prevent North Korean criminals from laundering money. дальше »
2022-8-8 20:36
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Chainalysis reports $2B lost in cross-chain bridge hacks
Research conducted by blockchain data platform Chainalysis estimated that $2 billion was lost from cross-chain bridge hacks so far in 2022. The post Chainalysis reports $2B lost in cross-chain bridge hacks appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-3 19:00
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U.S. Senator seeks safeguards disclosures from Apple, Google amid rise in fake crypto apps
United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) sent letters to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet on July 28, asking for information about what the companies are doing to protect users from fraudulent cryptocurrency apps. дальше »
2022-7-29 01:00
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Okcoin warn of ‘elder fraud’ following recovery of $1M in stolen crypto
In a recent blog post, San Francisco-based crypto exchange Okcoin warned about “elder fraud,” adding that the elderly are the highest risk group affected by online scams. The post Okcoin warn of ‘elder fraud’ following recovery of $1M in stolen crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-27 13:00
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Cryptojacking in finance soared 269% in H1 2022
Cryptojacking in the finance sector went up by 269% in the first half of this year, cybersecurity firm SonicWall reported. The post Cryptojacking in finance soared 269% in H1 2022 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-26 22:00
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Titanium Blockchain CEO pleads guilty in $21M fraudulent ICO case
Titanium Blockchain founder and CEO Michael Alan Stollery pleaded guilty to conducting a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) touted to be worth $21 million. The post Titanium Blockchain CEO pleads guilty in $21M fraudulent ICO case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-7-26 16:40
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Australian regulator trials auto take-down of crypto scam sites
The ACCC is using a countermeasures service from the U.K.-based Netcraft, which has been providing a similar service to the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre. дальше »
2022-7-22 09:04
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Mixer usage sees all-time high thanks to nation-affiliated cybercriminals
Crypto mixer usage reached an all-time high in 2022 with a significant contribution from sanctioned entities and cybercriminals with known state affiliations, according to Chainalysis‘ recent report. дальше »
2022-7-17 19:40
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BNB Chain launches DApp platform with 'Red Alarm' to warn users about scams
DappBay's Red Alarm is a contract risk scanning tool that helps users identify high-risk projects to avoid rug pulls and frauds. дальше »
2022-7-15 16:27
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Red Flags: Top 5 to Look Out For Before Investing in Crypto Projects
Red flags: Here are the top five that investors need to know before putting money into crypto projects, says Vadym Synegin of WeWay. The post Red Flags: Top 5 to Look Out For Before Investing in Crypto Projects appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-7-14 03:56
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Hackers steal over $4.7M from Uniswap V3 via phishing attack
Hackers stole over 4295 Ethereum (ETH), worth more than $4. 7 million, from decentralized exchange Uniswap via a phishing attack on July 11, between around 14:00 UTC and 23:00 UTC. The post Hackers steal over $4. дальше »
2022-7-12 11:10
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FBI Adds OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova ‘Crypto Queen’ to Its Top 10 Most Wanted List
OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, also known as “Cryptoqueen,” was added to the list of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives for her role in allegedly defrauding investors of more than $4 billion. дальше »
2022-7-1 23:00
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How to Protect Yourself and Community From Common Crypto Scams
The crypto industry is a perfect way to boost finances and build an outstanding investment portfolio but is also a pool full of scammers. The FTC report shows how business imposters are capitalizing on the crypto craze. дальше »
2022-6-29 04:53
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Coinbase introduces KYC rules for its Netherland users to comply with local legislation
Coinbase announced its Netherlands users would have to comply with KYC rules when making transfers to wallets off Coinbase. The post Coinbase introduces KYC rules for its Netherland users to comply with local legislation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-24 09:00
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Indian crypto investors have lost $128 million due to fake exchanges and wallets
Crypto investors in India have lost over $128 million (nearly Rs 1,000 crore) due to a sophisticated phishing scam that includes fake cryptocurrency exchanges. This scheme was uncovered by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK who said the operation involved malicious domains and Android applications. дальше »
2022-6-24 02:45
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Dogecoin gaining popularity for illegal activities, Elliptic report says
Popular meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) has increasingly become connected to several illicit activities such as terrorism financing, Ponzi schemes, and child sex abuse, according to a new report by Elliptic. дальше »
2022-6-24 23:00
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Chainalysis unveils a 24/7 hotline for victims of cryptocurrency crimes
The macroeconomic-fueled crypto market downturn has taken the central stage attention since Q1 2022. The post Chainalysis unveils a 24/7 hotline for victims of cryptocurrency crimes appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-23 08:40
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CipherTrace report shows a decline in illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem
Amid the extreme market conditions, a June 13 report by CipherTrace details positive developments in the crypto ecosystem, suggesting a decline in crypto-related crimes. The post CipherTrace report shows a decline in illicit activity in the crypto ecosystem appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-15 09:15
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Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name
Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, is looking to stop the use of his name in fraudulent crypto schemes, the British billionaire disclosed in an interview. The post Richard Branson ramps up efforts to end crypto scams using his name appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-6-14 21:00
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Newspaper Twitter account hacked to promote Goblintown phishing scam
A Twitter hacker has compromised the account of EL Universal, a Latin American newspaper, to promote a fraudulent goblintown. wtf giveaway, an Ethereum-based non-fungible token (NFT) project, on-chain analyst @NFTherder unveiled. дальше »
2022-6-10 03:00
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CertiK shares security tips following third BAYC security compromise in six months
According to CertiK, investors should be highly skeptical of free NFT giveaways, as well as small peculiarities in sites they interact with. дальше »
2022-6-7 20:15
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Australian consumer group calls for urgent regulation of crypto
Australian consumer advocacy group Choice urges the new Labor government to prioritize cryptocurrency regulation, the Australian Associated Press reported. The post Australian consumer group calls for urgent regulation of crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-31 07:55
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Hacker tastes own medicine as community gets back stolen NFTs
The dev partner of the Solana-based NFT game raised the royalty to 98% from the usual 5%, resulting in the scammer listing the 25 stolen NFTs for sale, which were then bought back and returned. дальше »
2022-5-28 13:29
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Metaverse-related phishing attacks become the newest form of high-tech fraud
Cybercriminals have changed tactics and are now targeting metaverse investors with phishing attacks. The post Metaverse-related phishing attacks become the newest form of high-tech fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 13:00
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World of Solana hacker gets scammed in community sting
The World of Solana (WoS) Twitter account reported details of a community sting operation resulting in a hacker getting scammed. The post World of Solana hacker gets scammed in community sting appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 09:20
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$1.5 Million worth of Moonbirds NFTs are stolen by hackers in a phishing attack
29 Moonbirds worth roughly 750 Ethereum (ETH) ($1.5 million) were stolen from their owner, DigitalOrnithologist, during a phishing attack on Tuesday. The post $1.5 Million worth of Moonbirds NFTs are stolen by hackers in a phishing attack appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-5-27 06:30
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