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Beware of ‘Clipper Malware’: Binance warns of crypto fraud
Binance has issued a global alert about a rising malware threat targeting cryptocurrency users. Known as “Clipper malware,”…
Failed Solana Token Scheme? Hacker Targets 2.6 Million Indian Cricket Fans With X Scam
On Tuesday, Indian cricket fans were targeted by scammers with a Solana-based token. The attackers attempted to profit…
Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook during iPhone 16 livestream
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a…
Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook amid iPhone 16 livestream
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a…
US states reach $1b crypto fraud settlement, owner promises refunds
Five U.S. states have settled with the owner and operators of an alleged $1 Billion cryptocurrency investment scheme.…
Americans lost over $5.6b in crypto scams in 2023, FBI says
Crypto-related scams and fraud surged last year, with losses skyrocketing 45% in 2023 compared to the previous year,…
Blockaid fends off $700k in losses from new Angel drainer
Blockchain security platform Blockaid said it detected a new Angel Drainer prowling web3 protocols and trying to steal…
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…
$313m in crypto lost to hackers, phishers in August: Report
The amount of cryptocurrencies lost to hackers and phishing attacks significantly increased in August while the market wandered…
Crypto fraud: Mbappé’s X account hacked, trader loses over $1m
The X account of French soccer star Kylian Mbappé was compromised on August 28, with hackers using the…