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Darktrace warns of social engineering scams deploying crypto-stealing malware
Researchers at cybersecurity company Darktrace have warned that threat actors are using increasingly sophisticated social engineering tactics to infect victims with crypto-stealing malware. In its latest blog, Darktrace researchers detailed an elaborate campaign in which scammers were found to be… дальше »
2025-7-11 10:56 | |
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$140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks
The Brazil central bank breach originated from a social engineering scheme, where an insider sold login credentials for just $2,780. The post $140 Million Brazil Bank Heist Turns Crypto: Hackers Funnel Up to $40 Million Through OTC Desks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-7-6 14:45 | |
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North Korean hackers target macOS in latest malware campaign targeting crypto firms
North Korean cybercriminals have been targeting crypto firms using a new strain of malware that exploits Apple devices in a multi-stage attack. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sentinel Labs have issued a warning about the campaign, which leverages social engineering and… дальше »
2025-7-3 11:35 | |
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New Bitget Report Shows Harrowing Details of DeepFake and Zoom Crypto Scams
Bitget's latest report uncovers the evolution of crypto scams, exposing AI deepfakes and social engineering tactics that target unsuspecting users. With rising fraudulent activities, the report emphasizes the need for stronger defenses in the crypto space. дальше »
2025-6-10 13:00 | |
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ZachXBT flags legal gaps after teen’s $37m crypto theft
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has called for stricter penalties against SIM swapping and social engineering fraudsters. He highlighted the case of a Canadian teenager who allegedly carried out a $37 million cryptocurrency theft. дальше »
2025-6-2 18:30 | |
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How the Coinbase scam unfolded and what it means for the exchange
Coinbase’s recent security breach from a social engineering attack spotlighted a broader issue facing the industry: how to balance cost-effective customer support with the need for strict security in handling sensitive financial data. дальше »
2025-5-16 13:31 | |
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Crypto exchange Kraken flags North Korean infiltration attempt through fake job application
Crypto exchange Kraken has uncovered an attempted infiltration by a North Korean hacker posing as a software engineering job candidate. The incident began as a routine recruitment effort but quickly raised internal concerns due to multiple behavioral and technical anomalies.… дальше »
2025-5-3 15:33 | |
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HBAR rallies 22% on Nvidia integration, more gains ahead?
Hedera’s HBAR token surged 22% today as investors reacted to its growing role in Nvidia’s efforts to enhance verifiable data integrity for AI systems. The excitement kicked off after Anthony Rong, regional vice president of Engineering at Nvidia, shared a… дальше »
2025-4-8 14:13 | |
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Coinbase users lose $46 million to social engineering scams in March – ZachXBT
Coinbase users are again in the spotlight after losing more than $46 million to social engineering scams this month alone, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT. On March 28, the on-chain investigator reported on his Telegram channel that an unnamed Coinbase user lost approximately 400 BTC—worth around $34. дальше »
2025-3-30 19:20 | |
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Trump’s USD1 play is ‘dollar expansion,’ not love for blockchain, Ari10 CEO says
President Donald Trump’s support for stablecoins may be less about blockchain innovation and more about financial engineering, according to Mateusz Kara, CEO of European crypto payments giant Ari10. The launch of USD1, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by U.S. President… дальше »
2025-3-27 23:28 | |
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Deribit warns against scammers posing as crypto job recruiters
Deribit has issued a warning about rising cases of job scams targeting crypto talents. Fraudsters are leveraging social engineering tricks and fake LinkedIn profiles to steal from victims. Users should be careful when job hunting, particularly developers and senior company staff. дальше »
2025-3-19 14:27 | |
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CertiK Discusses the Growing Frequency of Social Engineering Crypto Scams
Social media scams now lead crypto security threats, replacing blockchain exploits. CertiK offers advice on how to prevent them. The post CertiK Discusses the Growing Frequency of Social Engineering Crypto Scams appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-14 12:00 | |
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group now using crypto gifts to breach security defenses
The North Korean-linked Lazarus Group has adopted a new method of breaching crypto firms: sending cryptocurrency to their targets as part of an elaborate social engineering scheme. According to 23pds, the pseudonymous Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Web3 security firm SlowMist, this tactic aims to gain the victim’s trust before deploying malicious code. дальше »
2025-2-22 02:00 | |
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Social engineering crypto scams mainly targeted celebrities in 2024, analysts say
Crypto scams driven by social engineering soared in 2024, with analysts warning that scammers are increasingly targeting celebrities and tech leaders. In a Feb. 11 research report, analysts at blockchain forensic firm Merkle Science revealed that in 2024, scammers targeted… дальше »
2025-2-11 14:41 | |
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Coinbase phishing scams steal $65M in two months: what went wrong?
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is facing scrutiny after a surge in phishing scams led to millions in losses. Between December 2024 and January 2025, hackers are reported to have stolen at least $65 million from Coinbase users through sophisticated social engineering schemes. дальше »
2025-2-4 09:14 | |
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ZachXBT Reveals Coinbase Users Lost $150 million in Social Engineering Scams
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that at least $150 million has been stolen from Coinbase users through social engineering scams. The post ZachXBT Reveals Coinbase Users Lost $150 million in Social Engineering Scams appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-2-2 19:28 | |
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Cardano slips as founder claps back against claims on X
Cardano was in a slow and steady decline Sunday as founder Charles Hoskinson took to X to defend Input Output Global (IOG), the blockchain research and engineering firm, against criticism over its ADA holdings and the network’s adoption efforts. Hoskinson… дальше »
2025-1-13 05:28 | |
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US and Canadian banks face tenfold rise in digital scams, new report reveals
Digital scams have surged tenfold this year in the US and Canada as fraudsters increasingly leverage social engineering to deceive customers, according to cybersecurity firm BioCatch. This rise highlights the shift in criminal tactics that exploit human behavior rather than bypassing technology, posing significant challenges for financial institutions. дальше »
2024-11-13 18:23 | |
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Coinbase CISO: Social engineering scams top threat to crypto users
According to Jeff Lunglhofer, Coinbase’s chief information security officer, social engineering scams are currently the biggest threat to crypto users and holders. Lunglhofer spoke to crypto.news in an interview about the rise of such scams, which are a threat to… дальше »
2024-11-7 22:04 | |
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Coinbase debuts engineering hub in Singapore to empower local crypto community
Crypto exchange Coinbase has unveiled a new initiative in Singapore to foster the local developer ecosystem. Coinbase is doubling down on Singapore with a new engineering hub aimed at supporting local developers and expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.… дальше »
2024-11-6 10:41 | |
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FTX former chief of engineering Nishad Singh spared from prison time
Former FTX executive, Nishad Singh, avoids prison time after being sentenced the Manhattan federal judge. Singh is sentenced to three years of supervised release for his role in FTX’s collapse. дальше »
2024-10-31 10:20 | |
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Tapioca DAO Suffers Major Social Engineering Attack, Resulting In $6M Loss
Tapioca DAO has fallen victim to a severe social engineering attack, leading to the compromise of the TAP token vesting contract. The attacker gained control of the contract’s ownership, enabling them to claim and sell 30 million vested TAP tokens. дальше »
2024-10-21 06:16 | |
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FTX’s head of engineering asks judge to spare him prison sentence
Nishad Singh’s lawyers claim he is an “uncommonly selfless individual” They believe he should receive a lighter sentence because of his limited role in FTX’s collapse The former head of engineering at FTX has asked a judge to spare him a prison sentence, according to lawyers representing him. дальше »
2024-10-17 12:26 | |
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FTX’s Nishad Singh asks to be spared from prison sentence
Former FTX head of engineering, Nishad Singh, urged a Manhattan federal judge to exempt him from a prison sentence for his role in the fall of the cryptocurrency exchange platform. As reported by Bloomberg on Oct. 16 lawyers representing Nishad… дальше »
2024-10-17 11:00 | |
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Senior citizen’s Bitcoin recovered with ZachXBT’s help
ZachXBT’s crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April. The… дальше »
2024-10-7 19:53 | |
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Base creator Jesse Pollak joins Coinbase exec team
Creator of layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak has joined the executive team at Coinbase as engineering vice president while also leading Coinbase Wallet. Jesse Pollak announced on his X account on Oct. 1, that he will be leading Coinbase… дальше »
2024-10-1 09:41 | |
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Genesis crypto: Two arrested in $243 mln heist
Two suspects were arrested in a $243 million crypto heist involving sophisticated social engineering tactics. Investigators froze $9 million in stolen assets, recovering $500,000 for the victimThe post Genesis crypto: Two arrested in $243 mln heist appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-21 21:00 | |
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Two arrested in $243M social engineering scam targeting Genesis creditor
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a $243 million theft targeting a creditor of the now-defunct trading firm Genesis. The arrests came after an investigation by blockchain researcher ZachXBT, who uncovered how the victim was deceived by a social engineering scam on August 19. дальше »
2024-9-20 21:04 | |
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Miami police arrest crypto scammers behind $243m theft
Los Angeles law enforcement arrested at least two persons involved in a $243 million social engineering attack launched against a lone Genesis creditor. In August, three scammers, identified as Malone Iam, Veer Chetal, and Jeandiel Serrano, swindled a single Genesis… дальше »
2024-9-20 17:35 | |
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Cardano Joins Ripple, Hedera, And Other Crypto Giants In New Alliance
Input | Output, the research and engineering entity behind Cardano, along with Hedera, have been named the final founding members of the Decentralized Recovery (DeRec) Alliance, a new coalition aimed at fostering interoperability and enhanced security across the crypto industry. дальше »
2024-9-7 20:30 | |
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Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations
Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles - Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure. дальше »
2024-9-5 20:34 | |
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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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FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers Targeting U.S. Bitcoin And Crypto ETFs
The FBI has issued an alert warning that North Korean hackers are attempting to steal cryptocurrency funds from U.S.-based ETFs using sophisticated social engineering techniques. дальше »
2024-9-5 23:20 | |
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ZKsync developer Matter Labs lays off 16% of its workforce
Matter Labs has laid off 24 employees, over 16% of its workforce, amid market changes. The company is shifting focus from general-purpose scaling to niche applications. Despite layoffs, Matter Labs continues hiring for critical engineering and business roles. дальше »
2024-9-4 22:05 | |
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North Korea ‘aggressively targeting’ crypto firms, warns FBI
The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting employees in the crypto and decentralized finance sectors to steal company funds. These cybercriminals use sophisticated social engineering strategies to deceive even technically proficient individuals. According to… дальше »
2024-9-4 19:21 | |
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Wallets linked to CoinStats exploit transfer 311 ETH to Tornado Cash
CertiK has revealed that two CoinStats exploit wallets have moved 311 ETH ($959K) to Tornado Cash. CoinStats breach on June 22 affected 1,590 wallets after AWS was hacked via social engineering. CoinStats resumed full operations on July 3 amid intense investigations. дальше »
2024-7-11 16:12 | |
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Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal case against what was once a global crypto exchange before it collapsed in historic fashion near the end of 2022. дальше »
2024-7-11 17:37 | |
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Solana Foundation представила инструменты для интеграции криптоплатежей
Организация Solana Foundation запустила инструменты, которые дают возможность превратить любой веб-сайт или приложение в шлюз для криптовалютных платежей и других операций на блокчейне. Solana Foundation Head of Ecosystem Engineering @jnwng on Solana Actions and blinks https://t. дальше »
2024-6-26 12:01 | |
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Hackers recover $3 million Bitcoin from 2013 wallet through ingenious password crack
Hardware hacker Joe Grand and his team successfully recovered $3 million worth of Bitcoin from a software wallet that had been locked since 2013. The project, which Grand described as unlike anything he had worked on, involved reverse engineering a password generator to unlock the wallet. дальше »
2024-6-3 16:55 | |
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