암호화폐 사기
미국에서 7,300만 달러 규모 암호화폐 사기로 도주 중이던 외국인에게 징역 20년 선고
미국 법원은 다렌 리에게 7,300만 달러 규모의 암호화폐 사기에 대해 20년 징역형을 선고했다. 이 사기는 캄보디아에 기반을 둔 단지를 이용해 소셜 미디어와 데이팅 앱을 통해 피해자들을 타겟으로 삼았다.
암호화폐 분석업체 체이널리시스, 지난해 사칭 및 AI 암호화폐 사기로 170억 달러 탈취했다고 밝혀
체이널리시스(Chainalysis)는 개인을 대상으로 한 사기 및 사기가 증가하고 있으며, 이 추세가 계속된다면 곧 사이버 공격을 통해 탈취된 암호화폐를 뛰어넘을 수 있다고 밝혔다.
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."
Crypto Investment Scams Fall With Market Downturn, but DeFi Hacks Surge: Report
Crypto investment scams are down along with the rest of the market, Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer tells “First Mover,” citing macroeconomic headwinds and law enforcement actions. But, at the same time “the hacking of DeFi protocols is way up,” she explains.
Crypto Criminal Activity Falls With Rest of Market: Chainalysis
Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer discusses why crypto scams are receding this year amid the latest market downturn. Plus, a closer look at how retail investors are responding to bad actors in the sector.
CFTC Charges Mirror Trading International With $1.7B Fraud
In one of the biggest scams in bitcoin’s history, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has charged South Africa-based bitcoin pool operator Mirror Trading International with $1.7 billion fraud. CoinDesk’s Danny Nelson dives into the details of this case, touching on the timing of the charges and possible restitution for its victims.
MetaMask Has a Plan to Help Victims of Crypto Scams
“The Hash” hosts discuss the details, reactions and implications of MetaMask, the browser-based wallet for navigating the world of Web 3, partnering with recovery specialist Asset Reality to try to help victims of crypto scams and phishing attacks recover their lost assets. Could this actually work?
Bitcoin Scam in South Africa? Africrypt Founders and $3.6B Bitcoin Missing
The founders of South Africa-based crypto investment firm Africrypt are reportedly missing, along with 69,000 bitcoins worth approximately $3.6 billion. "The Hash" team investigates the mystery. "This could rank as one of the largest crypto cons in history," says host Naomi Brockwell.
Scammers Are Sending Fake Hardware Wallets to Ledger Users
Scammers are sending Ledger users fake hardware wallets in phishing attempts, following a 2020 data breach that exposed nearly 300,000 customer addresses. “The Hash” hosts advise how to stay protected against data breaches and avoid crypto scams.
