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International law enforcement agencies led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency froze more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims during a coordinated crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud. Key Takeaways: The NCA’s Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in criminal crypto proceeds and identified 20,000 victims across 3 countries. … Read more
A Kraken user appears to have lost roughly $18.2 million in cryptocurrency after a suspected social engineering attack, with stolen funds now moving across blockchains. Kraken Account Targeted in $18M Scam as Funds Bridge to Bitcoin Blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged the incident on March 31, 2026, via his Telegram channel, pointing to a coordinated theft … Read more
A seized bitcoin privacy wallet domain has resurfaced in 2026 under criminal control, reviving a defunct project as a phishing trap targeting unsuspecting users. U.S. Seized Crypto Domain Falls Into Scammers’ Hands, Users Warned The domain tied to Samourai Wallet, once a well-known non-custodial bitcoin privacy tool, is now being used to distribute malicious software … Read more
Nick Johnson, a well‑known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) engineer, disclosed a cunning phishing campaign that preyed on weak spots within Google’s backbone, notably a recently patched OAuth flaw. Google’s Guard Down: ENS Engineer Tracks Phishing Exploit The scheme, according to Johnson’s testimony, kicked off with a persuasive email, seemingly dispatched by an official Google alert, … Read more
Crimeware-as-a-service fuels cybercrime in crypto. Explore its impact, tactics used and key steps to safeguard your wallets and transactions. Go to Source
According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, the number of crypto hacks and exploits rose to 303 incidents in 2024, up from 282 in 2023. Go to Source
The security incidents occurred days after a researcher discovered a critical bug in a Virtuals Protocol audited contract, which was fixed. Go to Source
Cointelegraph obtained data set samples packed with sensitive information of crypto conference attendees that could be a treasure trove for scammers. Go to Source
Users of the Ledger series of hardware wallets are being targeted as part of a widespread phishing campaign that takes advantage of earlier data leaks. Some users have received emails alerting them to a data breach that could have exposed their seed phrases to attackers. Ledger Users Receiving Data Breach Emails in Phishing Campaign Attackers … Read more
Scammers are spoofing the support email for hardware wallet maker Ledger, prompting users to share their seed phrases under the pretense of checking for a compromise. Go to Source