Latest News and Articles about Phishing
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade: EIP-7702 Exploited in Phishing Scams – Stay Safe
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 […]
Read MoreManta Co-Founder Escapes Lazarus Group’s Sophisticated Zoom Phishing Attack
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 […]
Read MoreCoinbase User Loses $35M in Bitcoin to Sophisticated Phishing Scam
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 […]
Read MorezkLend Hacker Claims Phishing Scam Loss: 3,667 ETH Stolen Funds Vanish
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 […]
Read MoreCrowdStrike Exposes Phishing Scam Using Fake Jobs to Install XMRig Monero Miner
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 […]
Read MoreCrypto Security Crisis: $2B Lost to Phishing and Private Key Theft in 2024
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, […]
Read MoreScammers Hijack Google Ads to Target Usual Protocol and Steal Crypto
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 […]
Read MoreCryptocurrency Phishing Crisis: Griffin’s Loss Highlights Google Authenticator Vulnerability
In a dramatic twist of fate, Griffin, a seemingly tech-savvy individual, found his digital assets slipping through his fingers, thanks to an elaborate phishing scam. This incident not only compromised his Google account but left his cryptocurrency holdings exposed, underscoring the urgent need for robust security measures against increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. Griffin’s ordeal began with […]
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