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MetaMask warns Apple users over iCloud phishing attacks
18.4.2022
The firm warned that If an Apple user has enabled automatic iCloud backups of their MetaMask wallet data, their seed phrase is being stored online
NFT Self Defense: Staying Safe in Web3
8.4.2022
John Ennis, Ecosystem Lead of Gnosis Safe, a multi-signature (multisig) wallet solution.
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From BAYC, Cryptopunks, Meebits, NFT collections are gaining mainstream attention from brands to celebrities to everyday individuals, but not all this attention has been positive. NFT hacks...
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself Against Phishing as Trezor is Attacked
4.4.2022
Trezor, a popular Bitcoin (BTC) hardware wallet, has revealed that its newsletter has been compromised, warning users of phishing attacks -- but the team's chief information security officer (CISO) shared tips on how to stay crypto-safe just days earlier....
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Trezor investigates potential data breach as users cite phishing attacks
3.4.2022
Numerous users on Twitter alarmed Trezor of an ongoing email phishing campaign specifically targeting Trezor users via their registered email addresses
BlockFi confirms unauthorized access to client data hosted on Hubspot
19.3.2022
As a third-party vendor for BlockFi, Hubspot stored user data such as names, email addresses and phone numbers, which has been historically used for conducting phishing attacks
Rare Bears Discord phishing attack nabs $800K in NFTs
18.3.2022
The account of a moderator from the non-fungible token project was compromised in the attack, posting a phishing link that drained user wallets
Opensea phishing scandal reveals a security need across the NFT landscape
5.3.2022
OpenSea’s latest vulnerability poses a larger and more deeper question relating to the global NFT ecosystem’s existing security infrastructure
Impostors Are Trying to Trick Ukrainian Crypto Donors via Phishing Websites and Fake Donation Addresses
3.3.2022
Scammers and impostors are trying to take advantage of the horrific war unfolding in Ukraine by tricking unsuspecting crypto users wishing to help the country through donations.
These individuals and groups seem to be using any available means, including phishing webpages, forum posts, email...
‘Help Ukraine’ Scams Appear as Country Seeks Crypto Donations, Report Reveals
2.3.2022
Scams have started exploiting the desire of many in the crypto community to support Ukraine’s efforts to withstand Russia’s military assault and help its citizens endure the conflict. As the country is raising millions in bitcoin, a report has indicated that fraudulent schemes luring...
'Hacker' Steals NFTs 'Worth' Millions From Opensea Marketplace
21.2.2022
Web3, the famously decentralised internet technology that has centralised much of the NFT marketplace into a single shopfront (Opensea), woke over the weekend to find that the site had reportedly been compromised, and loads of precious NFTs stolen.Read more
Opensea CEO Dismisses $200 Million Hack Rumor, Claims Incident Was a Phishing Attack
20.2.2022
Opensea co-founder and CEO, Devin Finzer, has denied rumors that the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace’s codebase was breached and that attackers had stolen $200 million. According to Finzer, an investigation had shown that the attacker had $1.7 million worth of ethereum in his wallet...
OpenSea planned upgrade stalls as phishing attack targets NFT migration
20.2.2022
OpenSea announced a new smart contract upgrade with a one-week deadline yesterday. However, the urgency and short deadline opened up a small window of opportunity for hackers
Study: 68% of Americans Aware of Risks Involved With Cryptocurrencies
17.2.2022
Nearly seven out of ten surveyed Americans said they were aware of risks that are associated with cryptocurrencies, a new study by Nordvpn has found. However, about 32% of the respondents said they were not aware of any risks. Understanding Cryptocurrencies According to the findings of a...
Warning: How 'One Time Password' bots can steal all your crypto
17.2.2022
Scammers have been using advanced hacking bots on Telegram designed to trick investors into divulging their two-factor authentication, leading to accounts being locked and wiped out
OpenSea customer service migrating from Discord to Metalink to more adequately protect its community
15.2.2022
The NFT marketplace no longer intends to offer customer support over Discord DMs
Decentraland Faces a Phishing Attack
7.2.2022
The crypto space is no stranger to malicious attacks, and Decentraland recently experienced a similar situation. The well-known Metaverse website is currently experiencing a phishing attack as malicious parties have replicated the website. The elaborated scheme is curated to attack gullible users...
Binance Warns Crypto Investors of ‘Massive Phishing Scam via SMS’
7.2.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has warned investors of a “massive phishing scam via SMS.” The scammers sent SMS messages to crypto users informing them of a withdrawal request from an unknown IP address they may want to cancel. Massive Phishing Scam Targeting Crypto Investors Binance...
Scam alert! Binance CEO warns users of massive SMS phishing scam
4.2.2022
The scam involves sending users a text message with a link to cancel withdrawals, leading users to a fake website designed to harvest their login credentials
Solana-Based Hacked Monkey Kingdom Has a Phishing Lesson for NFT Buyers
23.12.2021
Solana (SOL)-based non-fungible token (NFT) project Monkey Kingdom had its official Discord server hacked on Tuesday during a presale, allowing a cyber thief to run away with nearly USD 1.3m worth of digital assets. The incident is another stark reminder to be extra careful and not to fall into...
Hong Kong NFT project Monkey Kingdom loses $1.3M in phishing hack, launches compensation fund
22.12.2021
The exploited nonfungible token project is looking to make things right before the holidays with the help of a compensation fund