Humanity Protocol’s H token reportedly suffered a brutal security breach tied to a single email, with claims of a $36 million loss and an 89% price crash. If those numbers hold up, this is yet another reminder that in crypto, the weakest link is often not the blockchain itself — it’s the human being staring […]
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Fake Uniswap ads on Google Search reportedly helped scammers steal more than $400,000, proving once again that the easiest crypto attack vector is often the one wearing a suit and tie: a polished-looking ad. Fake Uniswap ads were pushed through Google Search. More than $400,000 was reportedly stolen before the scam was identified. Search trust […]
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Binance says its AI security systems have blocked millions of scam attempts and stopped billions in potential losses as crypto fraud gets faster, cheaper, and uglier by the day. $10.53 billion in claimed losses prevented since early 2025 Nearly 23 million scam and phishing attempts blocked in Q1 2026 More than 5 million users reportedly […]
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Urgent Alert: Ethereum’s EIP-7702 Pectra Upgrade Exploited by Phishing Scammers Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, launched on May 7, introduced EIP-7702, allowing Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs, accounts controlled directly by private keys) to temporarily transform into smart contract wallets. However, this innovation has quickly become a target for phishing scammers, posing serious risks to users’ funds. EIP-7702 […]
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Manta Co-Founder Thwarts Lazarus Group’s Cunning Zoom Phishing Assault Kenny Li, the co-founder of Manta Network, an Ethereum layer-2 project, barely escaped a sophisticated phishing attempt by the infamous Lazarus Group. This incident showcases the escalating threat posed by North Korean hackers to the crypto industry, using advanced tactics like deepfakes and social engineering. Kenny […]
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Coinbase Customer Falls Victim to $35 Million Bitcoin Scam A Coinbase user lost 400 BTC, valued at approximately $35 million, to a sophisticated phishing scam. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered this theft and identified additional losses totaling $11 million from other Coinbase customers in March. This incident raises serious questions about the security measures at major […]
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zkLend Thief Claims to Be Robbed: A Twist in the Tale of Stolen Crypto The hacker who stole 3,667 ETH from the zkLend lending platform in mid-February now claims to have been scammed themselves, adding a bizarre twist to the saga of stolen cryptocurrency. The perpetrator points fingers at a phishing site, leaving the crypto […]
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CrowdStrike Warns of Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Distributing XMRig Miner via Fake Job Offers CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, has recently exposed a cunning phishing scheme that targets job seekers with fake job offers, tricking them into downloading a malicious application that installs the XMRig Monero miner on their computers. This revelation serves as a stark […]
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Phishing and Private Key Theft Surge in 2024: A Closer Look at Crypto’s Security Crisis In 2024, the cryptocurrency ecosystem faced unprecedented losses due to phishing attacks and private key theft, underscoring the urgent need for robust security measures. Blockchain security firm CertiK’s Hack3d report reveals a stark reality: despite the sector’s resilience and growth, […]
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Scammers Exploit Google Ads to Target Usual Protocol Users Scammers are using Google’s advertising platform to impersonate Usual Protocol, redirecting unsuspecting users to fraudulent sites that aim to steal their cryptocurrency assets. This sophisticated phishing scheme highlights the ongoing battle against fraud in the crypto space. Scammers impersonate Usual Protocol via Google ads Fake ads […]
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