An AI-generated video purports to show Chris Larsen claiming to give away XRP and a trader 10x from MicroStrategy coin but gave it to a phishing account.
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The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August.
DeFi protocol Tapioca DAO said it was hacked for $4.7 million, now its offering its attacker a “significantly higher” bounty to try get most of the funds back.
Trump’s munch-awaited token launch recorded disappointing sales numbers, while investors are becoming concerned about Ethereum block builder centralization.
Users should not click on any airdrop links shared in EigenLayer’s recent post, warns onchain detective ZachXBT.
In 2024, malware spread through Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs, and even automated email threads.
Ancilia accidentally shared a link to a wallet drainer in its attempt to help victims of the $52 million hack on blockchain lending protocol Radiant Capital.
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September.
According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024.
Prosecutors said Bitfinex hacker Heather Morgan should receive a lenient jail sentence because she provided “substantial assistance” to the government.