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Breaking down the ongoing token impersonation scams with DeFi execs
26.6.2023
Tres Finance co-founder Tal Zackon warned businesses to not use explorers when tracking their finances
How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams
26.6.2023
Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing
CFTC Charges Man With Fraud in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Romance Scam
22.6.2023
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This Is How Scammers Can Drain Your Crypto Wallet
22.6.2023
Scammers use a variety of techniques to steal users’ money, some of which only require knowing your wallet address, a Forta Network researcher said
Meme Coin BOB Tanks 45% After Elon Musk Calls its Twitter Bot Account a 'Scam'
19.6.2023
Musk had previously engaged with the Bob token bot several times, aiding a value rise
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT sued for libel after claiming plaintiff drained funds from project
16.6.2023
Plaintiff Jeffrey Huang claims his reputation was damaged when ZachXBT allegedly falsely accused him of embezzlement
Doppel X OpenSea: A combat towards NFT scams
16.6.2023
In an exciting development for the NFT community, Doppel, a leading security solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenSea, one of the largest and earliest NFT marketplaces. Boasting an impressive collection of over 80 million NFTs and 2 million collections, OpenSea...
Mining Pools Are the New Mixers For Cybercriminals: Chainalysis
15.6.2023
Hackers have a new way to recycle their ill-gotten crypto gains
Chinese Police Warn of a Rise in Digital Yuan-themed Scams
13.6.2023
Chinese police have warned there has been an increase in digital yuan-themed scams, as the nation’s CBDC rollout gathers pace.
Per the state-run news outlet CCTV (via Xinhua), officers in Shandong Province claimed they had seen a rise in digital yuan-themed “fraud.”
They said one recent scam...
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of FTX Customers’ Identities, Citing Security Concerns
10.6.2023
In the FTX bankruptcy case, the presiding judge John Dorsey has ruled to maintain the confidentiality of individual customer identities, according to a recent decision on Friday. Dorsey emphasized the importance of safeguarding these clients, expressing concern for their potential vulnerability...
EU Consumer Watchdog Slams Instagram, TikTok for Enabling Crypto Scams
10.6.2023
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) has released a report accusing leading social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube of enabling scams related to digital assets.
In a 20-page report, the watchdog categorized digital assets as highly risky and prone to scams...
Scammers steal nearly $1M after hijacking 8+ prominent crypto twitter accounts
10.6.2023
The group of scammers have recently taken over accounts belonging to the founder of Pudgy Penguins, the CTO of OpenAI and even crypto hater Peter Schiff
The Memecoin Grift and How It Threatens Ethereum Culture
9.6.2023
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
Biggest Bank in Australia to Limit Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
9.6.2023
Commonwealth Bank of Australia plans to restrict payments to crypto trading platforms, citing the threat of scams. The measure would deal another blow to digital asset exchanges operating in the country where it has been getting harder to deposit funds for cryptocurrency operations. Crypto Traders...
Gary Gensler: Crypto market is like 1920s stock market, full of 'fraudsters'
8.6.2023
Gensler argued that securities laws helped prevent stock market scams once they were passed in the 1930s and can benefit the crypto market of today
Sotheby’s Golden ‘Goose’ Sale and Mercedes Benz Puts NFTs in Motion
2.6.2023
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
Crypto Investors Lost $54M to Rugpulls, Scams in May: Blockchain Security Firm De.Fi
2.6.2023
May saw fewer exploits than April, suggesting better security practices among crypto users and developers
Losses from crypto rug pulls outpaced DeFi exploits in May: Beosin
2.6.2023
Over $45 million was lost to exit scams in May while exploits on DeFi protocols racked up less than half that amount over the same period
Crypto phishing scams: How users can stay protected
31.5.2023
A look at the different techniques employed by crypto phishing scammers and how users can stay protected
Andrew Tate Crypto Token ($TATE) Dumps 96%, Tao Coin ($TAOTAO) 100% - Shitcoin Scams
31.5.2023
A new low market cap coin not officially linked to Andrew Tate, pumped tens of thousands of percent on Uniswap before a 96% crash.
Tate (TATE) was the top daily gainer on DEXTools yesterday, which charts DEX coins, at one point being up approximately 50,000%.
Influencer and former kickboxer...