FTX Raises Red Flag: Phishing Scams Target Creditors Amid $1.6 Billion Bankruptcy Payout FTX, the infamous crypto exchange that collapsed in a spectacular blaze of fraud and mismanagement, has sounded a critical alarm about a wave of phishing scams targeting creditors as they await a $1.6 billion payout. With scammers crafting fake emails and spoofed […]
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BNB Chain Recovers X Account After Phishing Hack Drains $13K in Latest Crypto Security Wake-Up Call BNB Chain, the blockchain tied to Binance, has reclaimed its official X account after a phishing hack early Wednesday siphoned off $13,000 from unsuspecting users. While the damage was relatively minor thanks to swift community action, this breach is […]
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$14.5 Billion Bitcoin Heist: Chinese Mining Giant LuBian Tied to Largest Crypto Theft Ever A bombshell report has unveiled the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, with Chinese Bitcoin mining pool LuBian losing a staggering 127,426 BTC in December 2020. Initially valued at $3.5 billion, the stolen Bitcoin is now worth an eye-watering $14.5 billion due […]
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Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap Breached: Ad Network Scams Expose Crypto’s Soft Underbelly Trusted pillars of the crypto world, Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap, have been blindsided by slick hackers using ad networks and third-party integrations to prey on unsuspecting users. Fake airdrops and malicious scripts have turned these go-to platforms into hunting grounds, proving once again that even […]
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CoinMarketCap Security Breach: ‘Verify Wallet’ Phishing Scam Exposed and Resolved CoinMarketCap, the heavyweight of cryptocurrency data aggregation, recently stumbled into a security nightmare when a deceptive “Verify Wallet” popup surfaced on its website, aiming to dupe users into handing over control of their wallets through ERC-20 token approvals. This phishing scam, though swiftly addressed, raises […]
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A16Z’s X Account Hacked in Crypto Scam: A Stark Warning for Crypto and Social Media The verified X account of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a heavyweight venture capital firm in the tech and crypto space, was compromised on June 18, 2025. Hackers seized control to peddle a fraudulent cryptocurrency token, exploiting the trust of 851,000 followers […]
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WazirX and BitGo Partnership: Security Upgrade or Delayed Crypto Fund Access? WazirX, a leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has teamed up with BitGo, a US-based digital asset custodian, to bolster security and restore user trust as it pushes to relaunch operations. With over 4.4 million users still unable to access their funds following a devastating $230 […]
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NYPD Officers Tied to Brutal Bitcoin Kidnapping: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security A shocking betrayal of trust has rocked New York City, as two NYPD officers stand accused of aiding in a horrific Bitcoin kidnapping that left an Italian businessman scarred and the crypto community on edge. This case, unfolding in the heart of […]
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Crypto Millionaires Beef Up Security Amid Rising Threat of Kidnapping: Crypto Security Measures Crypto millionaires hiring bodyguards Coinbase data breach exposing user info Heightened security at crypto events In the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency, where digital wealth can turn you into a prime target, crypto millionaires are increasingly turning to bodyguards for protection against the […]
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Over 100k Gemini Customer Data Allegedly Leaked on the Dark Web: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security A shadowy figure known as “AKM69” has reportedly compromised the personal data of over 100,000 Gemini exchange users, claiming to sell it on the dark web. This incident underscores the persistent security challenges facing the cryptocurrency industry. Gemini […]
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