Crypto-stealing scam targets Web3 workers with fake meeting apps
Cado Security Labs said scammers use AI to make fake company sites and dupe crypto workers into downloading info-stealing meeting apps.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto phishing scams to rise during holiday shopping season — Cyvers
Losses to crypto phishing scams fell 53% in November, but the Christmas holiday shopping season presents new opportunities for hackers.This post was originally published on this site
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts for his capture. FBI Cracks Global Cryptocurrency Theft Network The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap
Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility. This post was originally published on this site
Base DeFi project disappears after rug pull
BaseBros Fi, a DeFi protocol on the Base blockchain, vanishes after stealing user funds via an unaudited contract.This post was originally published on this site
Base DeFi project disappears after rug pull
BaseBros Fi, a DeFi protocol on the Base blockchain, vanishes after stealing user funds via an unaudited contract.This post was originally published on this site
Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto
Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet.This post was originally published on this site
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform.This post was originally published on this site
Investor shares story of falling victim to $100K crypto hack
“I thought that my heart would stop,” said Matthias Mende as he told Cointelegraph how he felt when he realized he lost $100,000 in crypto assets to a hacker. This post was originally published on this site
Crypto Theft Mastermind Convicted in US for Home Invasions, Kidnappings, and Robberies
A Florida man has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating an international scheme that involved violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. The operation targeted victims throughout the country, who were kidnapped and assaulted to gain access to their cryptocurrency accounts. The defendant is facing a minimum sentence of seven years and a […]