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Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked Amid Rising Crypto Security Threats

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Virtuals Protocol’s Discord was hacked, with fake links posted. Phishing scams and private key breaches top crypto threats in 2024, causing $1.8B in losses.

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Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Cost Victims $3.6B in 2024

December 27, 2024 Dan K

Pig butchering scams cost crypto users $3.6B in 2024, exploiting Ethereum vulnerabilities and fake investments, as revealed in a Cyvers Web3 security report.

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Animoca Brands Co-Founder Yat Siu’s X Account Hacked Amid Wave of Crypto Scams

December 26, 2024 Dan K

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu’s X account was hacked to promote a bogus token. Investigator ZachXBT links it to a $500K crypto phishing scam wave.

Illustration showing Telegram bots and fake influencer accounts targeting crypto users with malware.

Scam Sniffer Warns of Fake Influencers and Telegram Bots Spreading Crypto-Malware

December 11, 2024 Dan K

ScamSniffer warns of a crypto scam using fake influencers and Telegram bots to inject malware, stealing wallets. Learn how to protect yourself.

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Truth Terminal Founder’s X Account Hacked to Shill Scam Memecoin, Resulting in $600,000 Theft

October 29, 2024 Dan K

Truth Terminal’s X account hacked to shill scam memecoin, netting hackers $600K. Incident underscores security risks in AI-driven crypto trading.

A screenshot of the fake Curve Finance app in the Apple app store finance chart, showcasing fraudulent use of DeFi branding.

Fake Curve Finance App Scams Users, Tops Global Finance Charts

October 26, 2024 Dan K

A fake Curve Finance app has infiltrated Apple’s app store, climbing global finance charts and raising significant security concerns for DeFi users.

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Binance Aids India’s Enforcement Directorate in Busting $47.6M Fiewin Gaming Scam

September 25, 2024 Dan K

Binance helps India’s ED bust a $47.6M Fiewin gaming scam, exposing digital wallets used to lure victims into online betting and seize funds.

Chris LaCivita, Trump’s co-campaign manager, joins Coinbase’s advisory council to influence crypto regulation and policy decisions.

Supreme Court of India’s YouTube Channel Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

September 20, 2024 Dan K

The Supreme Court of India YouTube channel was hacked to promote a Ripple XRP scam, showcasing the growing threat of cryptocurrency fraud on digital platforms.

BaseBros Fi's $130,000 rug pull shakes the DeFi community after the protocol vanished, deleting its website and social media accounts.

BaseBros Fi Vanishes: DeFi Protocol Deletes Website

September 16, 2024 Dan K

BaseBros Fi vanished after draining $130,000 via an unaudited contract, leaving investors without access to their funds and deleting its online presence.

Indian Embassy rescues 14 human trafficking victims from cyber scam centers in Laos.

India Rescues 14 Human-Trafficking Victims Lured by Crypto Scammers

August 7, 2024 Dan K

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescues 14 Indian youths from crypto scam centers in the Golden Triangle SEZ, highlighting ongoing efforts against human trafficking.

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