News with the tag "crypto Scam Alerts"

In a concerning development for the cryptocurrency community, it has been confirmed that a major vendor managing mailing lists for various crypto companies has been compromised. This breach has potentially exposed sensitive information, leading to a wave of fraudulent emails suggesting crypto-airdro...

In a staggering turn of events, a crypto trader fell victim to a $68 million loss of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). The fiasco stemmed from a contaminated transfer history that the trader referred. This incident is a clear example of a “crypto nightmare” and serves as a stark reminder of being cautious whi...

The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) took a significant step in their pursuit of justice by apprehending a 26-year-old individual suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated web of fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. This arrest comes as part of an intensive and ongoing inve...

As the digital currency realm continues to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals aiming to exploit vulnerabilities and breach security measures. Despite advancements in the regulation space, crypto scam operations have successfully wiped off nearly $105 million digital assets during February. ...

In a massive phishing scam, $12 million vanished from four victims within five days, exposing critical gaps in cryptocurrency security. The prevalent use of create2, a standard tool, empowers malicious actors to exploit temporary addresses and sidestep wallet defenses based on address blacklists. Mo...