SOCIAL ENGINEERING
Social Engineering
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.
Social Engineering
North Korean Hackers Hit Zerion With AI Social Engineering Attack
Zerion confirms $100K stolen in DPRK-linked hack using AI-powered social engineering, marking second major North Korean crypto attack this month after $285M Drift exploit.
Social Engineering
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.
Social Engineering
Several Cryptocurrency Firms Suffer Domain Cyber-Attacks Due to GoDaddy Employee Error
Malicious actors gained control of domains owned by several cryptocurrency firms after tricking GoDaddy employees.
Social Engineering
The Rise of the Anon: Protecting Innovation
Anonymity is increasingly offering protection to innovators as well as their ideas.