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Crypto firms among top targets of audio and video deepfake attacks
Crypto companies are among the most affected by audio and video deepfake frauds in 2024, with more than half reporting incidents in a recent survey. According to the survey conducted by forensic services firm Regula, 57% of crypto companies reported being victims of audio fraud, while 53% of the respondents fell for fake video scams. дальше »
2024-11-1 22:37
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UN Agency Recommends Criminalization of Unlicensed VASPs in Southeast Asia to Counter Cyber Fraud
Some service providers are facilitating transactions for fraud outfits and high-risk gambling sites, the report said. дальше »
2024-10-8 12:37
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Federal agencies team up to fight surge in ‘pig butchering’ crypto scams
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has joined forces with federal and private organizations to combat the surge in crypto scams known as “pig butchering,” according to a Sept. дальше »
2024-9-12 02:15
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Ransomware and theft drive over $2 billion in illicit crypto activity in 2024 – Chainalysis
Stolen funds and ransomware amounted to over $2 billion in illicit crypto transactions in 2024, according to Chainalysis. Despite an overall 20% decline in illicit on-chain activity year-to-date, these two categories have seen significant growth. дальше »
2024-8-16 23:00
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Bitcoin records negative returns during Asian trading hours post-April 2024 halving
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: This metric shows the 30-day change in the regional price set during Asia working hours, i. e. , between 8 am and 8 pm China Standard Time (00:00-12:00 UTC). Bitcoin’s price performance in Asian markets has experienced substantial fluctuations in 2024, influenced by key macroeconomic and crypto-specific factors. дальше »
2024-8-16 22:19
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SEC charges NovaTech founders, promoters with $650 million crypto fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against NovaTech Ltd. , its founders, and several people who promoted the firm for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that victimized over 200,000 investors worldwide. дальше »
2024-8-13 01:55
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$31M Neiro project on Ethereum ‘is a honeypot’ — Wazz
It’s unclear at this time whether illicit activity has taken place, but a series of red flags has brought the token under scrutiny. дальше »
2024-7-29 22:05
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Kraken continues to prank crypto scammers with KitBoga to expose crime as Certik returns funds
Amid the drama related to the ‘whitehat‘ Certik hack. Kraken is continuing its partnership with popular YouTuber KitBoga to combat crypto scammers. This collaboration, which has been ongoing for over a year, aims to leverage KitBoga’s unique approach of engaging with and exposing scammers to gather critical information that can be used by authorities to […] The post Kraken continues to prank crypto scammers with KitBoga to expose crime as Certik returns funds appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-6-21 11:34
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Fifth consecutive trading day of Bitcoin ETF outflows totals $139.9 million
Quick Take Farside data shows that on June 20, Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a net outflow of $139. 9 million, marking the fifth consecutive day of outflows and the seventh outflow in eight trading days. дальше »
2024-6-21 10:54
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Crypto Hacks Net $19B Since 2011 and Illegal Activity on Blockchain Is Still Growing
Almost $19 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen in thefts dating back to 2011 as the industry continues to grapple with rising blockchain-related crime, according a report from Crystal Intelligence. дальше »
2024-6-14 12:00
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Be Warned, AI Crypto Scams Are on the Rise
A recent Elliptic report found five ways AI is being used to rob crypto users. дальше »
2024-6-14 20:18
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FTC warns of crypto romance scams in the US
If online love turns to the talk of coins, it's best to pause and ponder why they have joined, said the FTC. The post FTC warns of crypto romance scams in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-11 10:07
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Coinbase, Kraken, Others Form Coalition to Tackle 'Pig Butchering' Scams
The coalition also includes prominent crypto companies Ripple and Gemini, as well as Meta and Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder and Hinge. дальше »
2024-5-23 12:00
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Google cracks down on scammers behind counterfeit crypto apps
Google has taken legal action against a group of individuals it accuses of defrauding over 100,000 people globally by distributing counterfeit crypto apps through its Google Play store, CNBC reported. дальше »
2024-4-5 21:48
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Base L2 chain sees 1,880% surge in scams for Q1 2024, $3.3 million losses in March
More memecoins might also mean more scams. дальше »
2024-4-3 12:51
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Prisma Finance Hacker Continues On-Chain Tirade Following $11 Million Heist
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257. 7 ETH (equivalent to $11. 6 million) via a flash loan attack on the protocol. дальше »
2024-3-31 10:43
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FBI cybercrime report reveals crypto investment fraud in the US rose 53% YoY
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2023 report, revealing a significant rise in crypto-related fraud and the use of digital assets in cybercrime. The 2023 IC3 report serves as a comprehensive overview of the current state of internet crime, including the challenges and risks posed by the use of crypto in […] The post FBI cybercrime report reveals crypto investment fraud in the US rose 53% YoY appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-3-9 22:50
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Crypto Investment Scam Losses in U.S. Grew 53% to $3.94B in 2023: FBI
Investment fraud at large grew by 38% from $3.31 billion to $4.57 billion, according to the bureau's Internet Crime Report 2023, highlighting the prominent role that cryptocurrency plays in this area of crime. дальше »
2024-3-9 20:36
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Crypto losses hit $67 million in February, pushing yearly losses to $200 million – Immunefi
Crypto industry losses amounted to $67 million in February over 12 incidents, with hacks accounting for 97. 54% of funds stolen, according to Immunefi’s latest crypto losses report. Meanwhile, the remaining 2. дальше »
2024-3-3 01:00
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Fake Uniswap $10 million airdrop reported as several prominent crypto media scammed
A sophisticated social engineering campaign successfully duped several prominent crypto news outlets into promoting a fabricated $10 million Uniswap airdrop on Feb. 16. The scammer, posing as a Uniswap Foundation representative, offered coordinated publicity in tandem with the legitimate Uniswap v4 announcement. дальше »
2024-2-17 16:45
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Crypto phishing kit Inferno Drainer shuts down after enabling over $80M in scams
Inferno Drainer, a crypto wallet-draining kit known for its widespread involvement in cryptocurrency scams, announced on Nov. 27 that it is shutting down its operations. The kit has been responsible for phishing schemes that resulted in the theft of over $80 million in cryptocurrencies, with thousands of victims. дальше »
2023-11-28 20:45
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Despite record sales, Black Friday underscores Americans’ reliance on debt and credit
Quick Take According to CNBC analyst Carl Quintanilla, a staggering $9. 8 billion was spent on Black Friday, reflecting a 7. 5% increment from the previous year, suggesting robust consumer behavior. дальше »
2023-11-28 20:20
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BNB Smart Chain scam losses dropped 75% in Q3: Report
Security firm HashDit says the lower amount lost to scams on BSC could be due to an uptrend in security products addressing the threat. дальше »
2023-11-7 12:00
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Hong Kong to crack down on crypto money launderers in the aftermath of $193M JPEX scandal
Hong Kong’s Customs and Excise Department is looking to tighten regulatory measures to address the money-laundering risks associated with cash-for-crypto shops, South China Morning Post reported on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-21 17:40
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BlackRock seeks court crackdown on 44 copycat sites, some crypto adjacent
The world’s largest asset manager wants to take control of a raft of domain names that have been registered to imitate it.
дальше »2023-10-12 09:15
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Allegations of running pump and dump schemes surface against former head of OpenSea Ventures
Grave allegations of involvement in pump and dump schemes are gathering steam against the former head of OpenSea Ventures, Kevin Pawlak. According to NFT Ethics, a non-fungible token (NFT) related investigative news account on X, Pawlak has masterminded or been involved in “various very dubious business dealings” as well as pump and dump schemes. дальше »
2023-10-9 00:28
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Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams
The following is a guest post from Brendan Cochrane and Katya Gozias. “Pig butchering” scams, where victims are “fattened” up with flattery, often under the guise of romance, before handing over their assets to the scammer, are on the rise, and the government and cryptocurrency exchanges should be doing more to protect people from these […] The post Stolen hearts and wallets: The rapid rise of cryptocurrency romance scams appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-16 16:00
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Five accused of illicit $76M cryptocurrency scam captured in Thailand
In a massive cross-border operation, four Chinese nationals and a Lao citizen were apprehended over their alleged involvement in a multimillion cryptocurrency scam that left a trail of devastation and losses amounting to over 2. дальше »
2023-9-11 16:00
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Crypto P2P scams in India show digital asset education is needed
Scammers have made it impossible for Indian crypto traders to conduct P2P trades owing to several police complaints and bank account freezes that follow. дальше »
2023-8-22 16:01
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Terra.money website frozen to prevent more phishing scams
The freeze comes shortly after Terra’s website was compromised over the weekend by hackers who attempted to scam users via phishing attacks. дальше »
2023-8-22 12:05
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BALD token developer denies rug pull as price falls 85% post-launch
The BALD memecoin collapsed in price as collectors alleged an exit scam, but the developer claims not to have sold any coins.
дальше »2023-8-1 20:28
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Pond0X token launch snafu leads to millions of dollars in losses
Investors reported they lost up to $2.2 million when the developer of Pond0x allegedly mishandled the token’s launch.
дальше »2023-7-30 23:00
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Disgraced U.S. Congressman George Santos Involved Crypto in Nigerian Prince-Like Scheme: NYT
A source told The New York Times that Santos and two others appeared to try a crypto-centric version of the classic Nigerian prince email scam. дальше »
2023-7-28 00:07
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Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent
Crypto-related crime is down a significant degree in 2023 compared to the preceding two years despite ransomware activity spiking to unprecedented highs, according to Chainalysis research. The Blockchain research firm’s data shows that cryptocurrency inflows to illicit services fell 65% on an annual basis, while inflows to risky services like mixers and high-risk crypto exchanges […] The post Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-13 20:18
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Mastercard AI-powered tool to help banks fight fraud
Mastercard revealed a new AI-driven tool available to banks for collecting insights to predict scams and frauds involving real-time payments. дальше »
2023-7-6 15:36
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Web3 protocols saw decline in in security-related losses in Q2, but exit scams were on the rise
Web3 protocols losses to hacks and exploits during the second quarter plunged 58% to $313. 5 million from $745 million stolen around the same period last year, according to a CertiK report shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-5 18:35
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Large cluster of leveraged Bitcoin bets at risk of liquidation
Quick Take The use of a liquidation map as a tool for understanding investor leverage has been effectively demonstrated by Coinglass. This approach involves plotting liquidation levels in correlation with Bitcoin’s price. дальше »
2023-7-5 18:00
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Canadian teens allegedly stole over $4M in crypto by impersonating Coinbase support
Two Canadian teenagers have been apprehended and charged in connection with the theft of $4.2 million in cryptocurrency, according to a report by CBC on July 4. Teens stole $4.2M in BTC, ETH The accused teenagers allegedly stole a substantial amount in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) by posing as Coinbase support and gaining unauthorized […] The post Canadian teens allegedly stole over $4M in crypto by impersonating Coinbase support appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-5 23:18
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Crypto Ponzi Schemes Cost Victims $7.8B in 2022: TRM Labs
Ponzi schemes dominated the crypto crime landscape in 2022, with $7.8 billion funneled from victims, blockchain analytics firm said in a new report. дальше »
2023-6-28 15:00
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Chibi Finance becomes 12th Arbitrum-based protocol to rug users in 2023
Arbitrum-based Chibi Finance rug pulled its users for roughly $1 million on June 27 via a malicious contract, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. The project’s native token — CHIBI — has crashed almost 99% in value as of press time. дальше »
2023-6-28 19:50
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How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams
Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing. дальше »
2023-6-26 16:01
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Marathon Digital issues fraudulent activity alert over fake Russian stock certificates and other related scams
Marathon Digital Holdings has issued a public warning about fraudulent activities conducted under its brand name, disclosing in a June 15 press release that it had detected a series of fraudulent websites, apps, and communications falsely claiming to be associated with Marathon. дальше »
2023-6-16 21:52
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Blockchain Australia says banking restrictions will have ‘costly side effects’
Industry group Blockchain Australia believes that placing “blanket restrictions” on the crypto industry in the Oceanic country could potentially result in “costly side effects. ” The trade body made the statement in response to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s recent decision to restrict payments to crypto exchanges and place a monthly limit on all crypto-related transactions. дальше »
2023-6-15 20:06
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The Memecoin Grift and How It Threatens Ethereum Culture
If Ethereum is to grow it’ll have to mature beyond the antics of those shilling the token-of-the-moment, says Paul Dylan-Ennis. дальше »
2023-6-10 21:35
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Sotheby’s Golden ‘Goose’ Sale and Mercedes Benz Puts NFTs in Motion
Sotheby’s will sell Dmitri Cherniak's “The Goose” NFT at a live auction this month, while Mercedes Benz released a collection inspired by its luxury vehicles. дальше »
2023-6-3 19:05
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Memecoins: From memes to multibillion-dollar pumps, scams and rug pulls
Memecoins have come a long way from the early days of being joke cryptocurrencies.
дальше »2023-5-27 16:01
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Fortune favors the brand: Why crypto marketing fails to live up to hype
Your brand establishes a bond. Without that bond, your customer base will simply erode more easily.
дальше »2023-5-27 16:00
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Tornado Cash attacker creates proposal that could restore governance
An attacker who gained control over Tornado Cash put forward a proposal on May 21 that could reverse his original exploit. Exploiter could undo his attack Tornadosaurus-Hex, a community member, wrote: “The [Tornado Cash] attacker posted a new proposal to restore the state of Governance. дальше »
2023-5-22 04:00
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DOJ charges Nevada man involved in $45M CoinDeal crypto scheme
The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged a Nevada man for his participation in a cryptocurrency scheme called CoinDeal on May 19. The DOJ said that Nevada resident Bryan Lee conspired with CoinDeal leader Neil Chandran to defraud investors through Chandran’s companies. дальше »
2023-5-20 00:43
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PSYOP memecoin faces identity crisis amidst questionable token launch
The creator of a memecoin called $PSYOP has accused another individual of imitating his token, while the token itself has been called a scam by an independent media studio. $PSYOP creator says other token is scam Twitter user eth_ben (@ben. дальше »
2023-5-19 05:02
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