Tapioca offers $1M to ‘social engineering’ attacker who stole $4.7M
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. Go to Source
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Scammers promote fake Uniswap L2 on Google amid Unichain hype
Google mistakenly promoted a fake version of the Unichain website that spammed users with requests to drain their wallets. Go to Source
Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September. Go to Source
LEGO removes crypto scam from homepage after being hacked: Report
The “LEGO Coin” token appeared on the toy manufacturer’s homepage for roughly 75 minutes before being taken down, onlookers said. Go to Source
Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency
Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users’ systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge. Go to Source
OpenAI’s press account hack was 5th security breach in 20 months
The hackers shilled the fake “OPENAI” token on OpenAI’s press account, a method reminiscent of previous X hacking incidents targeting the firm’s executives in the past. Go to Source
Maryland Police Warn Gmail Users of Phishing Scam Demanding Bitcoin
Maryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through unsettling threats. Scammers are sending victims emails with Google Maps photos of their homes and demanding bitcoin payments, falsely claiming they possess incriminating evidence. The police are investigating, urging caution and providing resources for reporting these incidents. … Read more
Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August
Two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million. Go to Source
Crypto Hacks and Scams Cost $300 Million in August
In August, approximately $310.9 million was lost to exploits, hacks, and scams. However, digital assets worth $10.3 million were recovered, resulting in a net loss of $300.6 million. According to the security firm Certik, this is the second-highest monthly loss in 2024 so far. While May had the highest exploit total loss of just over … Read more
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using two-factor authentication. “Unfortunately, bad actors have been around for centuries and are not going away anytime soon,” … Read more
