The "Tech Against Scams" coalition, comprising of Coinbase, Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and the Global Anti-Scam Organisation (GASO), has united to combat the escalating problem of online fraud and financial schemes.
CatherineThe SlowMist Security Team and the Rabby Wallet Team discovered a phishing attack using Google ads.
JinseFinanceBlockchain sleuths uncover $100 million scam in Myanmar using Tether tokens, revealing a cyberpunk thriller-like deception centered around KK Park. Despite blockchain's transparency, Tether and Tron facilitate fraud, prompting calls for regulatory action and industry collaboration.
Huang BoMailer Lite hit by a $600,000 phishing attack. Exploiting a system flaw, attackers impersonate web3 firms, draining wallets. Mailer Lite responds with investigation. Experts stress enhanced cybersecurity measures and user education.
EdmundBlockchain security firms alert crypto investors to brace for advanced phishing schemes and a surge in smart contract vulnerabilities in the upcoming year, emphasizing the deployment of AI-based scams as a major threat.
Huang BoThe SEC accuses Terra and Do Kwon of fraud in a legal showdown, supported by sealed evidence from an anonymous whistleblower. The case, overseen by Judge Rakoff, carries extradition threats, criminal charges, and reflects the growing regulatory challenges in the cryptocurrency industry.
Cheng YuanTerra’s website has been breached, with urgent phishing scam warnings being announced to warn users to avoid engaging with the terra(dot)money domain till there’re further updates.
CatherineThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against a Utah-based firm known as "DEBT Box," accusing its founders of defrauding investors in a cryptocurrency scheme valued at over $49 million.
DavinA link to a fake Louis Vuitton NFT sweepstakes was created to capitalize on a recent genuine collaboration between Beeple and the luxury fashion brand.
CointelegraphThe company warns that if Apple users enable automatic iCloud backup of MetaMask wallet data, their seed phrases will be stored online.
Cointelegraph