The US Secret Service seized some of the stolen funds from a foreign bank in 2023 and began the civil forfeiture action, eventually allowing them to return $7 million of the stolen funds.
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The Australian Federal Police have sent a “blitz” of alerts to Australians targeted by a new text message crypto scam that can now completely spoof sender IDs.
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California’s DFPI crypto scam tracker lets users identify scams early and helps safeguard crypto assets from fraudulent activities.
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Bybit has already paid out $2.2 million for “bounty hunters” who can provide valuable information on the Lazarus Group’s transaction patterns related to the stolen funds.
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Scammers are posting links to malware-ridden software disguised as a free version of TradingView Premium on Reddit.
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Pre-transaction verification solutions may stop a significant amount of phishing attacks, according to the CEO of Cyvers blockchain security firm.
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Microsoft’s Incident Response Team says bad actors could use StilachiRAT to steal credentials stored in the Google Chrome browser.
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If you’ve been scammed in the crypto space, you’re not alone. Here’s a clear guide on reporting the scam and safeguarding your digital assets moving forward.
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A US federal judge found the CFTC had shown that Debiex, which marketed itself as a crypto platform, was actually a romance scam that stole around $2.3 million.
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The phony email says crypto exchange users have until April 1 to transfer their crypto into self-custody wallets — but it’s a big scam.
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Discover how AI bots exploit vulnerabilities, why traditional security measures are no longer enough, and what steps can keep your crypto safe.
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Hayden Davies continues launching memecoins plagued with insider trading activity despite being wanted by Interpol for previous crypto scams.
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The recent incident represents a more sophisticated attack that deviates from the classic scam of promoting fake tokens on social media.
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Crypto firms push for stricter rules on politically endorsed tokens after the $4 billion Libra collapse, citing liquidity locks and insider trading restrictions as solutions
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A new alliance in the Web3 space seeks to help businesses stay ahead of crypto scams and elevate trust in the blockchain realm.
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