The $ 50 million hack sent shockwaves across the defi community with funds authorized to different projects completely drained. $ 50 Million Hack a Stark Warning for the Defi Industry The complexity and precision of a recent attack on Radiant Capital, a decentralized cross-chain lending protocol built on Layerzero has exposed another layer …
Fake Coinbase Sites Steal $20M — How Indian Man Led the Massive Crypto Fraud
A cryptocurrency scam targeting Coinbase users has resulted in a significant theft of over $ 20 million. An Indian national, Chirag Tomar, was sentenced for orchestrating this scheme, where fake websites mimicking Coinbase led to victims surrendering credentials. U.S. authorities revealed how fraudsters used advanced tactics, including remote desktop access and posing as support …
Swan Bitcoin Alleges Ex-Employees Conspired to Steal Mining Business
A newly filed lawsuit claims that Swan Bitcoin, a financial services company focused on bitcoin, is accusing former employees of trying to hijack its “billion-dollar bitcoin mining business.” According to the suit, Swan’s subsidiary Electric Solidus alleges that Proton Management dubbed a “copycat company” in the filing, stole trade secrets from their mining operations. Swan […]
Arizona AG Warns Scammers Always Find New Ways to Steal Your Money With Crypto
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning about the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially seniors. These scams include fraudulent investment schemes, impersonation of businesses or government entities, and blackmail, exploiting the public’s lack of cryptocurrency knowledge. Mayes urged residents to verify suspicious claims, avoid sharing personal information, and report […]
Scammers Use Deepfake Elon Musk Video to Steal Crypto During Bitcoin 2024 Event
Although the Bitcoin 2024 event has wrapped up, the past three days have seen a deepfake Elon Musk “double-your-money” scam on Youtube. Posing as the official Bitcoin 2024 livestream, the scam has tricked unsuspecting users into parting with their crypto assets. Over the weekend, multiple deepfake livestreams featuring Musk were active, with one specific video […]