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Fake Zoom Link Targets Crypto Users, Leads to Multi-Million Dollar Theft: SlowMist Warns

A recent report by SlowMist reveals that a sophisticated phishing attack using fake Zoom links has led to multi-million dollar thefts from crypto users, with hackers distributing malware that compromises sensitive information and drains assets.

, by Hassan Shittu

Altcoin News

GigaChad Token Holder Loses $6M in Phishing Attack

A GigaChad token investor lost $6 million in a phishing attack involving a fake Zoom link, highlighting the risks of social engineering tactics in the crypto space and triggering a significant sell-off of GIGA tokens.

, by Hassan Shittu

DeFi News

Crypto VC Fund Suffers $36M Phishing Attack By Signing Permit: Report

A cryptocurrency venture capital fund has suffered a significant loss of over $36 million in a phishing attack, where malicious actors exploited a fraudulent "permit" signature to siphon 15,079 wrapped Ethereum tokens from an entity linked to Continue Capital.

, by Hassan Shittu

DHS Investigators Prevent Hundreds of Ransomware Attacks, Seize Billions Since 2021

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disrupted hundreds of crypto scam incidents, reclaiming billions in extorted cryptocurrency since 2021.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

TON Blockchain Faces Increasing Phishing Attacks: SlowMist

TON blockchain faces growing phishing threats, leaving millions vulnerable to fraud, as SlowMist warns of escalating attacks.

, by Jimmy Aki

Velvet Capital, Backed by Binance Labs, Temporarily Offline Due to Phishing Attack Risk

Velvet Capital has been forced to temporarily deactivate its website following concerns over a potential phishing attack.

, by Hassan Shittu

Trezor Clarifies Security Breach: Phishing Attack Identified as Cause of Compromised X Account

SatoshiLabs, the company behind Trezor hardware crypto wallets, announced on March 21 that the recent compromise of its X (formerly Twitter) account resulted from a phishing scam and not a SIM-swap attack as earlier suspected. The hardware wallet also shared that only its X social media account...