Crypto phishing scams drained $46M in September
Over $127 million was stolen in Q3 2024 due to phishing attacks, with September alone seeing losses of $46 million. Go to Source
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Certik: Malicious Actors Stole $753 Million in Q3, Phishing Top Attack Vector
Malicious actors stole $753 million in the third quarter, with phishing being the most costly attack vector. The report emphasizes the need for stronger security measures and warns users to be cautious of phishing scams. Ethereum and Bitcoin networks were the hardest hit chains, with combined losses exceeding $600 million. Users Urged to Be Wary … Read more
User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result. Go to Source
August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack
The majority of the stolen funds is accounted for a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million. Go to Source
Crypto execs on DeFi domain hacks: Don’t interact with crypto for now
CoinGecko founder Bobby Ong explained that after Google sold its domain business to Squarespace, two-factor authentication was removed due to the forced migration of domains. Go to Source
TON ecosystem scams on the rise: How to stay safe
As the TON blockchain is open-source and permissionless, individual users and projects must be careful to ensure their own safety. Go to Source
Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA. Go to Source
Trader Loses $11.1 Million In Weekend Phishing Scam
A trader fell victim to a phishing attack over the past trading weekend, losing a staggering $11.1 million after inadvertently signing fraudulent transactions. The scam resulted in the theft of 3,657 MKR tokens, valued at $8.7 million, and 2.56 million PT Ethena tokens worth $2.4 million. Someone lost $11.1M in a phishing attack 5 hrs … Read more
TON ecosystem flooded with phishing attacks, SlowMist warns
The founder of SlowMist has warned that the Telegram messenger ecosystem is “too free” for exploiters of the TON ecosystem. Go to Source
Trustwave Spiderlabs Researchers Warn of New Strain of Malware That Drains Crypto Funds
According to researchers at Trustwave Spiderlabs, a strain of malware known as Rilide is believed to be helping cybercriminals steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges. Although the steps being taken to tackle this malware are likely to make life more difficult for cybercriminals, two researchers — Pawel Knapczyk and Wojciech Cieslak — said this alone may … Read more
