A phishing scam targeted users searching for "Soneium," a blockchain project by Sony, by leading them to a fake website that stole their crypto assets. The fraudulent ad appeared legitimate on Google, but redirected users to a site designed to drain their wallets.
JoyThe team has refuted allegations of generating excessive false positives, asserting instead that its efficacy was so pronounced that it led to the cessation of a crypto drainer due to sheer frustration.
KikyoSingapore issues advisory on growing crypto drainer threat. Urges hardware wallet use, thorough research, and prompt reporting to mitigate risks.
EdmundThe CLINKSINK heist underscores the vulnerability of cryptocurrency users, urging a collective effort within the community to enhance awareness and implement security measures in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Edmund$4.4M in Chainlink stolen by Pink Drainer in sophisticated cyber heist.
KikyoOn-chain data reveals that the victim lost a total of 275,700 LINK, currently valued at $4.33 million, in two rapid transactions within a minute of approving the transaction.
BrianOn Christmas Day, cryptocurrency scammers managed to siphon off a staggering $3 million from unsuspecting victims. Employing a tactic using Google Ads to direct users to fake websites equipped with wallet-draining software, these scammers continue to plague the cryptocurrency landscape with their malicious schemes.
JoyInferno Drainer's shutdown highlights challenges and opportunities in combating cryptocurrency fraud, leaving the community with a mix of relief and vigilance.
Hui XinInferno Drainer, a leading crypto wallet-draining service, bows out after orchestrating phishing scams that resulted in the theft of nearly $70 million in cryptocurrency. The team ensures a smooth transition for users, but concerns persist about the potential rise of new threats in the crypto underworld.
Huang BoFunds were converted to DAI stablecoins and bridged to the Ethereum network.
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