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Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC reported a significant 200% increase in coordinated fraudulent trading activity in the first quarter of 2025. Most fraudulent activity is concentrated in Asia, with India accounting for nearly 27,000 or 33% of flagged accounts. Fraudulent Activity Concentrated in Asia Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC reported a sharp, 200% increase in coordinated fraudulent trading activity … Read more
Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood are spending millions to ensure the security of their top executives as crypto becomes mainstream and criminals begin targeting crypto millionaires. The recent wave of kidnappings in France has heightened the interest of crypto holders in personal security options. Crypto Firms Increase Personal Security Spending Amid Kidnapping Wave The cryptocurrency ecosystem … Read more
Binance’s founder has urgent advice for crypto users: strengthen logins, avoid risky clicks, and adopt advanced security tools to stay ahead of relentless phishing threats. CZ Shares Crucial Tips to Stop Phishing Scams Targeting Crypto Users Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared on social media platform X on Thursday a detailed set … Read more
Sandeep Nailwal, founder of Polygon, warned about a recent incident involving a hack of one of his contacts that utilized social engineering and deepfakes on Zoom to compromise other Telegram contacts. The attackers sought to install a component that would allow them to gain access to the victims’ computers. Zoom/Telegram Hacks: Polygon Founder Describes Modus … Read more
Loopscale has offered a hacker behind a $5.7 million USDC and 1,200 SOL exploit a deal: return 90% of the funds and keep 10% as a bounty, with full immunity from liability. Attack Impacts 12% of Funds on Loopscale Loopscale, the on-chain borrowing and lending platform, has offered the hacker behind the exploit of $5.7 … Read more
Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested access to his camera. Lazarus Is on the Move: Zoom Calls Used to Target … 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
Decentralized exchange Kiloex suffered a $7 million exploit. Security firm Cyvers identified a potential price oracle vulnerability as the cause. Kiloex Calls for Blacklisting of Attacker’s Address Kiloex, a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB Smart Chain, confirmed it was the victim of a $7 million digital fund exploit. Blockchain security firm Cyvers said the … Read more
An individual wanted by Interpol, lost $50 million in a kidnapping that involved drugs, fake police officers, and a daring escape in Brazil. Rodrigo Perez was kidnapped on March 24 by fake police officers who kept him drugged and handcuffed to a bed for five days. Fake Police Officers Kidnap Alleged Scammer in Brazil, Stealing … Read more
UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals due to unauthorized activity in its management accounts. Unauthorized Transfer of Millions in UPC Tokens UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has announced the temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals following the detection of unauthorized activity involving its management accounts. In an update shared via … Read more
