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GeneralBeginnerA new and highly sophisticated crypto scam has been uncovered. It targets unsuspecting users with a fake Zoom link. When clicked, the link leads to a webpage that closely resembles the video conferencing platform, creating a sense of familiarity and trust. However, this is a deceptive tactic…
#nfts#scam
The hacker behind the February WazirX heist has consolidated $57 million worth of stolen Ethereum (ETH) into new cryptocurrency wallets. This latest development comes as the Indian exchange, WazirX, doubles down on its bug bounty program in an attempt to recover the misappropriated funds.…
#crypto#defi#hackers
BitcoinBeginnerZachXBT has uncovered a money laundering operation allegedly tied to the Lazarus Group, a notorious North Korean hacking group. The group is suspected of being behind the May 2024 hack of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin, where they stole a staggering $305 million in Bitcoin. According…
#crypto#hackers#scam
BitcoinBeginnerThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), a regulatory body overseeing solicitors in the UK, has issued a public warning regarding a new email scam targeting individuals. This scam involves fake solicitors demanding Bitcoin payments. According to the SRA’s website, the scam emails originate from…
#crypto#scam#tokens
GeneralBeginnerPopular UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev’s foray into the cryptocurrency world with his memecoin, Smash (SMASH), has hit a rough patch. The token is facing allegations of insider trading, causing its price to plummet. On-chain investigator ZachXBT sparked the controversy by analyzing the distribution…
#crypto#defi#memecoin
SolanaBeginnerCryptocurrency project Floki Inu has issued a warning to its community and the wider crypto world about a scam involving fake tokens impersonating their brand. These fraudulent tokens have been discovered on the Solana and Base blockchains, potentially misleading investors. Floki Inu made the…
#crypto#scam#tokens
GeneralBeginnerA MakerDAO delegate, a key player in the governance of the influential decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has suffered a significant setback after falling victim to a phishing scam. The incident, detected on June 23rd by web3 security firm Scam Sniffer, resulted in the loss of a staggering $11…
#crypto#defi#phishing-attack
GeneralBeginnerThree British nationals are facing charges from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in connection with an alleged NFT scam. The defendants, Mohamed-Amin Atcha, Mohamed Rilaz Waleedh, and Daood Hassan, are accused of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering…
#fraud#nfts#scam
GeneralBeginnerFinancial institutions are on high alert as a new breed of fraudster emerges – criminals wielding artificial intelligence (AI). This sophisticated threat marks a significant shift in the financial crime landscape, posing a major challenge for banks and other institutions. Traditionally, financial…
#ai#financial-services#fraud
GeneralBeginnerYouTube investigator Stephen Findeisen, known online as Coffeezilla, has sparked controversy by accusing artificial intelligence (AI) company Rabbit of orchestrating and attempting to conceal an NFT scam. On his channel, Coffeezilla, Findeisen released a video detailing his investigation into…
#ai#nfts#scam
BitcoinBeginnerCryptocurrency exchange Binance has taken a step to combat address poisoning scams with the development of a new algorithm. This move comes after a significant exploit that resulted in roughly $68 million in stolen funds. Address poisoning, also known as spoofing, is a deceptive tactic employed by…
#crypto#defi#scam
