Phishing

Bots continue to plague X users, especially in the cryptocurrency community, driving spam, impersonation, and phishing. In a recent post, Binance co-founder CZ urged Elon Musk to ban bots, stating he has no interest in interacting with AI-driven accounts.

Russian security firm FACCT is warning holders of the new $Trump and $Melania memecoin to be cautious of fraudsters who are trying to target their crypto wallets. Maria Sinitsyna, a senior analyst at FACCT, revealed that in recent days, scammers have launched many phishing websites that are aimed at luring victims and stealing funds from their wallets.

Scam Sniffer warned of Telegram malware scams last December. Since then, cybercriminals have adapted, using more sophisticated tactics to target more victims.

Over 7 million OpenSea user emails have been fully exposed after a data leak from the marketplace’s automation vendor in mid-2022, giving scammers new opportunities for phishing. Is your email at risk?

Litecoin’s X account was hacked to promote a fake Solana-based token using the LTC ticker, following a similar attack on Foresight Ventures. Hackers are increasingly using phishing emails disguised as X communications to steal user credentials. Will cyber attacks escalate in 2025?

AI-powered phishing attacks are targeting senior executives at companies like eBay with highly personalized and convincing emails, making them harder to detect. These scams are bypassing traditional security systems and increasing the risk of data breaches and financial loss.

Animoca Brands alerted investors about a fake ANIMOCA token after a co-founder’s account was hacked. The fraudulent token spiked in value before posts were deleted, revealing a vulnerability. This follows a series of recent hacks.

Crypto phishing scams are growing more advanced, using social engineering and malware to exploit social media users. Scam Sniffer reports attackers impersonate crypto influencers and use bots to mimic verification, raising the pressing question: Are scams evolving faster than we can fight them?

Cybercriminals are targeting Apple users with a new scam just in time for Black Friday, exploiting the holiday shopping rush. By sending emails claiming an Apple ID has been suspended, they aim to trick users into revealing sensitive information on fake websites.

In October, Ronald Spektor stole $6.5 million through a phishing scam posing as Coinbase Support. ZachXBT's investigation reveals untraced funds and possible accomplices, offering hope for new leads from victims or insiders. But currently the trail has run cold.