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Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting crypto users by deploying FatalRAT alongside Clipper and Keylogger malware. Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs have uncovered a novel phishing campaign targeting Chinese crypto investors and organizations, with an emphasis on…

On April 8, YouTube saw a flood of fake Space X giveaway scams executed under the guise of live streams dedicated toward the April 8 solar eclipse. The scams were first spotted by the research group Mysk, which pointed out…

The Brooklyn DA Office, led by Eric Gonzalez, has dismantled a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that duped individuals across the U.S. out of millions.

The CONDOM meme coin team on the Solana network collected 4,965 SOL as part of the coin's presale and deleted its X page.

Google has initiated a lawsuit against a group of individuals accused of orchestrating a vast cryptocurrency scam that impacted over 100,000 users globally.

The URF meme coin team committed a rug pull and disappeared with 2,400 SOL collected during the coin's presale.

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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has warned the public about fraudulent websites impersonating the local licensed crypto exchanges. In a public warning on Mar. 4, the SFC cautioned the public about suspicious websites impersonating two licensed…

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new phishing toolkit dubbed CryptoChameleon, which targets employees of Coinbase, Binance, Gemini, and Kraken. A phishing campaign employing a new toolkit dubbed CryptoChameleon has emerged, targeting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees as well as staff…

A crypto trader known as “DoomXBT” has detailed an alarming security breach on their Binance account, leading to a significant loss in digital assets. DoomXBT experienced a loss of $70,000 in digital assets after noticing unauthorized activity on their account.…

Cybercriminals stole more than $104 million worth of crypto in February, marking a 42% decrease compared to January. According to data compiled by PeckShield, hackers successfully executed 20 attacks against decentralized protocols in February, with the most significant breach occurring…

A recent study conducted by University of Texas professors indicates that pig-butchering crypto scams may have siphoned off tens of billions of dollars. A new study led by University of Texas finance professor John Griffin and graduate student Kevin Mei…

In a now-deleted X post, scammers impersonated the Matthew Perry Foundation and urged people to donate via crypto. As reported by Rolling Stone, scammers targeted the X account of the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry, promoting crypto donations through a…

Chainalysis report reveals Myanmar-based romance scammers amassing $100 million in crypto, underscoring the nexus between illicit activities and digital assets. A criminal gang based in Myanmar has netted $100 million worth of crypto from victims over the past two years…

Shreya Datta, a tech professional from Philadelphia, was defrauded of nearly $450,000 through a cryptocurrency romance scam known as “pig butchering.”  A new scam involving fraudsters who feign romantic interest to trick victims into investing in cryptocurrencies is gaining in…

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alarmed the crypto community about suspicious activity with the BitForex crypto exchange. In an X post on Feb. 26, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT flagged concerning activity on the BitForex crypto exchange, alleging that the platform might have exit…