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Fireblocks Exposes North Korean Hackers Running Fake Crypto Job Scam
Fireblocks security team disrupts Lazarus Group-linked recruitment scam targeting crypto developers with malware disguised as coding assignments.
Obsidian Notes App Exploited in Crypto Wallet Heist Scheme
Elastic Security Labs uncovers PHANTOMPULSE malware targeting crypto users through Obsidian's community plugins. Attackers use LinkedIn and Telegram for initial contact.
Evan Tangeman Gets 70 Months for $263M Crypto Theft Role
Evan Tangeman sentenced to 70 months for laundering $263M in stolen crypto. DOJ cracks down on social engineering scams targeting crypto users.
Myanmar Proposes Life in Prison for Crypto Scammers
Myanmar's military government proposes severe penalties for crypto fraud, including life imprisonment and death, amid ongoing crypto ban.
Scammers Steal $400K via Fake Uniswap Ads on Google
Phishing ads impersonating Uniswap (UNI) siphoned $400K from wallets. Google’s ad system remains a key attack vector for crypto scams.
Global Crackdown Disrupts 1.4M Crypto Scam Accounts in SE Asia
Law enforcement and tech giants freeze millions in crypto and disrupt over 1.4M accounts tied to Southeast Asia-based scam networks.
Canadian Teen Pleads Guilty to $13M Crypto Scam, Lavish Spending
A 20-year-old Canadian admitted to stealing $13M in crypto via social engineering scams, funding luxury cars, private jets, and Miami nightlife.
TRM Labs Warns of 2026 World Cup Crypto Scams Targeting Fans
TRM Labs alerts fans to crypto scams tied to the 2026 World Cup, including fake tickets and betting schemes. FBI and FIFA issue additional warnings.
Approval Phishing Scams Cost Crypto Users Billions Annually
Crypto approval phishing scams are exploiting wallet permissions, costing victims billions. Learn how scams operate, and what tools can disrupt them.
Coinbase Rolls Out AI-Driven ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System
Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal unveils Coinbase's ERC-20 Scam Token Detection System, combining smart contract auditing with machine learning to tackle crypto scams. Disclosed on October 6, 2023, this initiative enhances security and trust in token listings on the platform.
CertiK: Crypto Social Media Scams Surge
CertiK discusses the growing threat of crypto scams on social media, citing a FTC report revealing over $1 billion lost in the 18 months leading to June 2022, with nearly half coming from social media interactions. It suggests preventive measures like hardware wallets and smart contract security audits.
CBI and Liminal Collaborate for Digital Asset Security in India Amid Crypto Scams
The Central Bureau of Investigation of India is partnering with Singapore-based Liminal to secure digital assets seized during investigations amid rising cryptocurrency frauds in India.