Russian Intelligence Pays Teen Spies in Bitcoin, Reveals Reuters Investigation
Teen Recruited as Russian Spy, Paid in Bitcoin It sounds like something out of a spy thriller, but according to a Reuters investigation, Russian intelligence...
Category : Crypto Scams
Japan to Push G7 for Coordinated Action Against North Koreas Crypto Thefts
Japan is preparing to push for a unified G7 stance against North Korea’s escalating cryptocurrency thefts, signaling a growing urgency to clamp down on state-sponsored...
Supply Chain Attack on XRP Ledger SDK: How a Backdoor in NPM Versions Compromised Crypto Wallets
The recent security breach compromising the official XRP Ledger JavaScript SDK underscores the evolving threats in the digital age. This supply chain attack injected a...
Binance Issues Alert on Crypto Scams: Tips to Identify and Avoid Fake Messages
As the global adoption of cryptocurrency continues to rise, there has been a parallel increase in the fraudulent strategies employed by scammers. In response to...
US Secret Service and Canadian Authorities Unite Against $4.3M Ethereum Phishing Scams
In a recent collaborative effort, U.S. Secret Service forensic analysts and Canadian authorities have successfully confronted a $4.3 million “approval phishing” assault targeted at Ethereum...
SEC and CFTC Launch Campaigns to Tackle Billion-Dollar Relationship Investment Scams
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) has recently initiated a public service campaign aimed at increasing awareness about...
4chan Hacked by Rival Group: User Data Exposed and Internal Rifts Deepened in the Chaos-Loving Community
Notorious internet image board 4chan has always thrived on conflict—but its latest kerfuffle is entirely internal. A rival group hacked the board, exposing user data...
KiloEX Perpetual Futures DEX Hit by Multi-Chain Hack, Initial Losses Estimated at $6M
The recent activity on KiloEX, a burgeoning perpetual futures DEX, raised eyebrows amongst crypto investigators, indicating a possible hack which reportedly led to an estimated...
Beware of Crypto Scams in Hawaii: The Rise of ‘Pig Butchering’ Fraudulent Schemes
Investigations into the recent spate of scam incidents revealed that the culprits often establish a rapport with their victims over time, capitalizing on their trust...
FBI’s Secret Funding of Drug Traffickers for Crypto Money Laundering Sting: Inside the Elon Musk-Themed Operation
The FBI covertly financed and collaborated with drug traffickers and cybercriminals, including members of the infamous Scattered Spider cybercrime group, as part of an undercover...