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Crypto & NFT Data Tracker CoinMarketCap Got Hacked – Stay Safe
In recent months, there’s been a significant rise in hacks and scams, with scammers and hackers increasingly creating more sophisticated and harder-to-detect attacks. Hackers are [...] дальше »
2025-6-22 05:17 | |
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Crypto Traders Beware: This Fake TradingView Is Stealing Funds
A new threat is emerging from hackers who are disseminating hazardous software to Reddit users who are seeking free trading tools. Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity firm, has reported that scammers have installed malware in phony “cracked” versions of TradingView Premium. дальше »
2025-3-21 19:30 | |
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Scammers hijack Visa, Dean Norris social media accounts to promote fake Solana tokens
Over the weekend, hackers targeted the social media accounts of Visa and Hollywood actor Dean Norris to promote fraudulent crypto tokens. The incidents have raised concerns about the increasing use of compromised high-profile accounts to execute crypto scams. дальше »
2025-1-27 15:00 | |
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Scammers Hack Former Brazilian President’s Social Media to Promote Meme Coin
Hackers hijacked Jair Bolsonaro's account to push BRAZIL, a scam crypto token that surged 10,000%. Political meme coin scams are a growing trend. The post Scammers Hack Former Brazilian President’s Social Media to Promote Meme Coin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-1-25 01:49 | |
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Crypto scammers target Indian Premier League team to promote Solana token
Hackers hijacked the Delhi Capitals’ X account, using the popular cricket franchise’s social media presence to push a scam Solana-based token. Delhi Capitals, a cricket franchise team that competes in the popular Indian Premier League, fell victim to an X… дальше »
2024-9-11 12:57 | |
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Trump’s crypto project targeted by hackers, 70K users affected
Trump's crypto platform was hijacked by scammers, tricking thousands with fake giveaways. Despite the scam, Trump’s crypto endorsement boosts his poll lead by 3%. In an unexpected twist, aThe post Trump’s crypto project targeted by hackers, 70K users affected appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-4 20:00 | |
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Polygon regains access to Discord server following security breach
Polygon suffered a security breach today as hackers took over its community Discord channel for approximately three hours. The breach, which led to scammers infiltrating the channel and targeting users, has now been resolved. дальше »
2024-8-26 18:56 | |
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50 Cent targeted by hackers pushing fake cryptocurrency
Some of 50 Cent's fans were duped into a pump-and-dump scheme. As investors poured in, the value of a fake token called GUNIT soared... only to plummet to $0.00016 after the scammers jettisoned their holdings. дальше »
2024-6-22 15:45 | |
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Crypto Hacks Total Value Stolen Increased 97.6% In February: Blockchain Investigator
The crypto community has seen a growing number of hacks in the first two months of 2024. Widely reported by Bitcoinist, hackers and scammers have targeted high-profile figures and projects within the industry. дальше »
2024-3-3 05:30 | |
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Hackers Breached Twitter Account Of Oman’s Indian Embassy To Push XRP Scam
Hackers keep trying new ways to loot money in crypto and fiat. This time, scammers hacked a Twitter account of the Indian Embassy in Oman to promote an XRP scam that requires users to click on a phishing link. дальше »
2022-9-22 23:03 | |
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Crypto Scammers Target British Army Twitter and YouTube Accounts
Hackers are going all-in in their quests to draw attention to their preferred crypto projects. The latest antic is a hack of the British Army’s Twitter and YouTube accounts to promote non-fungible token (NFT) projects. дальше »
2022-7-5 17:00 | |
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New Report: Blockchain Hackers Stole $1.3 Billion In Q1 2022
Despite the drop in bitcoin prices at the beginning of the year, thieves did not take a break. Hackers and scammers made millions of dollars from attacks on numerous crypto projects and ecosystems. According to the Atlas VPN team’s new research, blockchain hackers stole approximately $1. дальше »
2022-4-27 05:49 | |
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Exploding NFT Market Attracts Hordes of Scammers and Hackers – Here’s What You Should Know
As the rapidly growing NFT market continues to attract waves of attention, hackers and scammers see a new frontier in the industry. Historically, imposters have been attempting to exploit the crypto industry using any security loophole or scamming tool they could get their hands on. дальше »
2021-9-5 15:40 | |
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Fake Cryptocurrency Exchanges and How to Protect Yourself
They are platforms where users share their personal information and deposit cryptocurrencies in droves. This means catnip for hackers and scammers, so, stop a bit before you blindly trust that page you just found. дальше »
2021-4-22 12:47 | |
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Gmail Reveals Details of its Battle with Coronavirus-Related Spam
Google has been battling scammers and hackers targetting people via email and app exploits for years. Earlier last week Google had to remove 49 malicious Chrome extensions that contained cryptocurrency-data stealing malware. дальше »
2020-4-21 04:10 | |
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COVID-19: Scammers Ramp Up Attacks on Remote Workers
The coronavirus pandemic has rendered millions jobless, while others have been forced to work from home to limit the spread of the virus. However, this mandate also presents an opportunity for hackers who are looking to profit from other peoples’ hard work. дальше »
2020-4-12 08:15 | |
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Three Security Checkups Every Crypto Owner Must Do
Are you protecting your horde of crypto? Do you know how to keep yourself safe online from hackers, scammers and fraudsters? Read to find out. One of the biggest benefits of cryptocurrency can also be seen as its biggest weakness. дальше »
2020-2-22 13:24 | |
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Why This Developer of the Controversial HEX Cryptocurrency – Accused of Scam – Left
The cryptocurrency market is has a wild west atmosphere, rife with hackers, cybercriminals, and scammers galore. The developer of a new altcoin project called HEX – accused of being a widespread scam – has now left the project and is sharing his thoughts about why he made the decision for a departure. дальше »
2019-12-20 21:00 | |
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Large Scale Dusting Attack On Litecoin (LTC) Users: Binance
A large scale dusting attack has been suffered by Litecoin users, reported Binance on August 10. A dusting attack is a new kind of malicious activity where scammers and hackers try and break the privacy of the cryptocurrency users by sending tiny amounts of coins to their personal wallets. Attackers track down the transaction activity […] дальше »
2019-8-10 20:23 | |
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Android Phishing Malware Impersonates Turkish Crypto Exchange, BtcTurk
Android Phishing Malware Impersonated Turkish Crypto Exchange Hackers and scammers are getting more dangerous every day. According to ESET, the cybersecurity company behind NOD32, a new kind of malware that is based on Android uses Google’s SMS permissions in order to overcome two-factor authentication (2FA). дальше »
2019-6-18 00:50 | |
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G20 Summit in June may introduce a registry for the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges
Major economies of the world are looking forward to meeting in Japan next month and finding a middle ground on the long-running issue of cryptocurrency and crypto-exchanges. The world of cryptocurrency has often been a target for hackers, scammers, money launderers and Ponzi schemes, which is why many governments are prepared to take regulatory steps […] The post G20 Summit in June may introduce a registry for the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:00 | |
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Teenage California Crypto Thieves Pinch $35 Million in SIM Swap Scam
By CCN: Hackers, many in their teens, have drained the accounts of more than 50 Californian victims in a $35 million SIM swap heist. Officials estimate that in total, $50 million has been stolen in related attacks around the US since the beginning of 2018. дальше »
2019-5-23 15:59 | |
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Binance hack: Scammers luring people into buying ‘discounted stolen Bitcoins [BTC]’
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, was attacked on May 7, and hackers stole 7,000 Bitcoins [BTC] worth $40 million. The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Changpeng Zhao or CZ, proactively took care of the situation and shut deposits and withdrawals on the exchange, which were later resumed on May 16. дальше »
2019-5-17 16:30 | |
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Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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Bitcoin hackers threaten to leak masturbation vids if victims don’t pay up
Bitcoin sextortion scams are so 2018, right? Well, there are some hackers out there that would beg to differ. It appears that residents of Norton, a small town in Kansas, US, are being targeted by scammers threatening to release sensitive material unless the victims pay a Bitcoin ransom. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:53 | |
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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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Fake ICO Cryptocurrency ‘KBC Coin’ Scam Lures Investors Based on Ties with India’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire TV Show
Cryptocurrency has been largely restricted within the borders of India, which would essentially keep investors and scammers from pursuing these endeavors, right? No, not really. In fact, if anything, the hackers and scammers that enter the region must enjoy the challenge, because it hasn’t stopped them from their criminal activities. This point is only supported […] дальше »
2019-2-27 23:35 | |
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Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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Crypto Scammers Resort To ‘Sextortion’ For Stealing $300,000 Worth Of BTC Using Blackmail Emails
Over the past two years, hackers have made away with over $300,000 worth of Bitcoin by sending blackmail emails to individual investors. Because the threats involve porn, the scam is known as ‘Sextortion’. дальше »
2019-2-24 20:06 | |
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ETH Stolen by Scams Doubled in 2018, ChainAnalysis Reports
The world of cryptocurrencies is associated with constant changes and innovation, and while there is more and more security and trust around these technologies, it is also true that hackers, scammers and criminals have evolved, adapting their modus operandi to earn a few bucks here and there. дальше »
2019-1-30 20:10 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Make Their Way to BBC, Disguising False News Websites to Mine Bitcoin
Hackers seem to always find a way to trick consumers, but the use of false websites and networked computers make it possible for them infiltrate for mining profits. In a new hacking situation, scammers have programmed illegitimate BBC News websites to perform mining for Bitcoin rewards. This scam was found by researchers at the first […] дальше »
2019-1-17 00:27 | |
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Cricket South Africa’s Twitter Account Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers
A report from The Indian Express, published on January 14, 2019, states that the Twitter handle of Cricket South Africa (CSA) fell victim to hackers who were selling fake bitcoin lottery tickets. However, the account has now been retrieved and all the erroneous Tweets deleted. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:01 | |
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SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta
Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
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Don’t fall for the Black Friday-themed Bitcoin giveaway scams
It appears hackers were able to seize control of the email address of cryptocurrency exchange desk Uphold – and blast its users with a link to a Bitcoin giveaway scam. Scammers sent links to a phishing campaign, designed to dupe naive investors out of their coins. дальше »
2018-11-22 16:41 | |
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Target Crypto Giveaway Scam Plot Thickens as Retail Giant Blames Third-Party App vs Twitter
Twitter has been a hotbed for fraudulent activity in the last few weeks. Scammers have been getting into verified accounts, posting as some kind of giveaway for Bitcoin. Those hackers seem to be careful to not get caught, leaving different Bitcoin awards available with each one. Google and Target were some of the most recent […] дальше »
2018-11-15 23:20 | |
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Paradise Valley, Arizona Residents “Pay Up Or Be Exposed!” Classic Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Resurfaces
Pay Up Or Be Exposed! – A Classic Bitcoin Scam On Paradise Valley Residents Scammers and hackers are taking a liking towards Bitcoin. To this end, there are hundreds of scams based on Bitcoin. One of the most common is the threat of exposure. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:05 | |
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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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Australia Warns: Fake Tax Payment Demands through Bitcoin ATMs Becoming Popular
Scammers seem to find any possible outlet to steal the cryptocurrency of investors. Twitter has been the biggest opportunity for these frauds to get through, but Australia has found that the hackers are finding a new method of tricking consumers – Bitcoin ATMs. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:13 | |
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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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Target Twitter Account Hacked, Platform Defenseless Against Crypto Scammers
The official, verified Twitter account of a leading U. S. retailer has been compromised by hackers, who are leveraging the account to steal cryptocurrencies from investors in an apparent giveaway scam. дальше »
2018-11-14 03:00 | |
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Breaking: Target (yes, the retail giant) hacked to promote Bitcoin scam
Twitter cryptocurrency scammers have claimed their largest prey ever: hackers briefly hijacked the official account of American retail behemoth Target to push malicious Bitcoin giveaway links to its almost two million followers. дальше »
2018-11-13 14:30 | |
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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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Hackers hide cryptocurrency mining malware in Adobe Flash updates
Cryptocurrency scammers have gotten extra creative and are now hiding mining malware in legitimate updates of Adobe Flash Player. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks discovered a fake Flash updater which has been doing the rounds since early August. дальше »
2018-10-12 12:52 | |
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