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Peretas mencuri kripto senilai $282 juta dari korban dalam serangan rekayasa sosial
Sebuah serangan rekayasa sosial yang canggih menyebabkan pencurian lebih dari $282 juta dalam BTC dan LTC, dengan dana tersebut segera dicuci melalui Monero.
Pengguna Crypto Kehilangan $50 Juta dalam Skema 'Pemalsuan Alamat'
Penipu mengirimkan sejumlah kecil "debu" ke riwayat transaksi korban, menyebabkan korban menyalin alamat tersebut dan mengirimkan $50 juta ke alamat penipu.
Rep. George Santos Reportedly Involved Crypto in Nigerian Prince-Like Scheme
George Santos, a first-term member of the House of Representatives, appears to be involved in a crypto-centric version of the classic Nigerian prince email scam geared toward a campaign donor, according to the New York Times. Santos is under indictment for thirteen felonies, including allegedly embezzling contributions from supporters. A request for comment sent to Santos' lawyer about the report was not immediately returned.
Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams
Turkish nonprofits are raising millions of dollars in crypto for the earthquake response. Reacting to Turkish singer Haluk Levent warning his Twitter followers about fraudulent accounts popping up in the wake of the devastation, CoinDesk Türkiye Editor-in-Chief Serdar Turan shares tips for avoiding these types of scams.
A Year of Scams
Crypto proved to be a breeding ground for scams in 2022. Will next year be different? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Scammers Took Advantage of the Ethereum Merge to Make Millions: Chainalysis
A report from crypto analytics research firm Chainalysis reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions. Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine shares insights into the key findings, breaking down the number of countries affected and tips for avoiding merge scams.
Chainalysis Exec on How Bad Actors Scammed $2M From Ethereum Merge
Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine discusses how bad actors were able to take advantage of the Ethereum merge and drain $2 million from the ecosystem in and around the merge date. It was a "classic scam setup," Jardine said. "A 'doubling your money for free' type approach."
These Countries Are Most Affected by Ethereum Merge-Related Scams: Chainalysis
A Chainalysis report reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions via scams. Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine breaks down the countries that were most heavily affected, including Finland, Panama and Vietnam.
Most Crypto Scams on BNB Chain, Solidus Labs Says
Nearly 12% of all BEP-20 tokens, the standard token on BNB chain, are tied to scams, according to recently released research from crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs. Chief Operating Officer Chen Arad joins to discuss the report.
How the SEC Plans to Ramp Up its Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is hiring 20 new enforcement staff for a unit that protects investors from crypto scams, focusing on NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi) and coin offerings. “The Hash” group discusses how added personnel could diversify perspective within the SEC and the downfalls of “regulation by enforcement.”
