Moroccan authorities arrested five people suspected of running a cryptocurrency phishing scam. Email Phishing Scam Moroccan authorities have arrested and detained five individuals suspected of involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud operation. Police also recovered an unspecified amount of money allegedly linked to the scheme, as well as mobile devices used in the crimes. According to […]
Malicious actors stole $ 753 million in the third quarter, with phishing being the most costly attack vector. The report emphasizes the need for stronger security measures and warns users to be cautious of phishing scams. Ethereum and Bitcoin networks were the hardest hit chains, with combined losses exceeding $ 600 million. Users …
Maryland State Police have warned of a scam targeting Gmail users, using phishing tactics to extort money through unsettling threats. Scammers are sending victims emails with Google Maps photos of their homes and demanding bitcoin payments, falsely claiming they possess incriminating evidence. The police are investigating, urging caution and providing resources for reporting these incidents. […]
The mailing list provider used by the Ethereum Foundation for updates was compromised, resulting in a phishing email. Hackers are now using addresses from the breach to send fake emails. These fraudulent emails claim a collaboration between Ethereum and LIDO, promising a high annual percentage yield (APY) for staked assets. Recipients are urged to avoid […]
Nearly $ 47 million was stolen from approximately 57,000 crypto users by criminals who use phishing scams to lure victims. The Scam Sniffer data highlights that most of the thefts occurred on the Ethereum chain, with ERC-20 tokens being the most targeted. Unlike in January, the number of victims who lost digital funds exceeding …