Address Poisoning Scam Binance develops ‘antidote’ to address poisoning scams after $68M exploit Binance’s new algorithm has already helped detect over 13.4 million spoofed blockchain addresses on BNB and over 1.68 million on ... By VirtualCoinCap4 days ago
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SEC busts CryptoFX for running $300M Ponzi scheme According to the SEC, CryptoFX allegedly targeted crypto investors from the Latino community across 10 U.S. states ... By VirtualCoinCapMarch 15, 2024 Cryptocurrencies
US attorney seeks to reclaim $2.3M crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme Authorities started an inquiry into the scheme in the spring of 2023 and disclosed that cryptocurrency had ... By VirtualCoinCapMarch 14, 2024 Cryptocurrencies
Crypto phishers stole $47M last month, impersonators on X to blame Most victims were lured to phishing websites from comments posted by impersonator accounts on X. By VirtualCoinCapMarch 11, 2024 Crypto crime
DeFi pump-and-dump schemes rake in millions, harm industry credibility Over 90,000 Ethereum-based projects were likely involved in pump-and-dumps schemes, damaging the industry’s reputation amid liquidity pulls. By VirtualCoinCapMarch 7, 2024 Cryptocurrency Investment
Lena Network’s Candy token falls 87% after $2.9M rug pull The rug pull occurred hours after the Candy token’s launch. By VirtualCoinCapMarch 6, 2024 Cryptocurrencies
Darknet market crypto crimes on the rise in 2023, $1.7B revenue — Chainalysis The Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report highlights a $1.7 billion revenue surge in darknet markets and a ... By VirtualCoinCapFebruary 29, 2024 Chainalysis report
Dechat accidentally shares ‘honeypot’ scam link in token announcement The initial post was rapidly amended following ZachXBT’s discovery. By VirtualCoinCapFebruary 26, 2024 Cryptocurrencies
AI-generated fake IDs confound crypto exchange KYC measures AI is escalating the challenge of deepfake frauds in digital identity verification, potentially reshaping cybersecurity. By VirtualCoinCapFebruary 20, 2024 Crimes
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South Korea rocked by alleged celebrity crypto scandal Most accused celebrities denied links to the fraudulent schemes, while a few involved have ceased all relationships ... By VirtualCoinCapFebruary 13, 2024 Investments
Crypto is rife with impersonation scams, don’t let them steal your money Scammers often impersonate well-known people or entities in the cryptocurrency industry to fool unsuspecting investors. By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 24, 2024 Bitcoin Scams
Coordinated crypto hack and phishing campaign floods investor emails: Alert Hackers are sending out phishing emails promoting token airdrops using email addresses purporting to be from Cointelegraph, ... By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 23, 2024 Cybersecurity
UN implicates crypto in booming illicit economies of Southeast Asia The "gray" casino industry is taking advantage of crypto and other modern technologies to advance illegal goals. By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 15, 2024 Asia
Michael Saylor has been removing 80 deep fake videos of himself daily The convincing-looking AI-generated scam videos often tout some kind of Bitcoin promotion that promises to double one’s ... By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 15, 2024 ai
Crypto critics — What’s their beef with the blockchain? Crypto and Web3 have become arguably the most maligned tech in the world, with a dedicated group ... By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 11, 2024 Bitcoin Price
X offers 80% price cut for gold check accounts amid surge in crypto scams The platform announced that it would drop the price of gold checkmarks to $200 monthly, while a ... By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 8, 2024 business
Funds on MangoFarmSOL drained, community alleges rug pull MangoFarmSOL’s social media and website have been deactivated. Its Telegram channel with over 1,000 subscribers no longer ... By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 7, 2024 Scams
Orbit Bridge hack pushes December crypto theft to nearly $100M The Orbit Bridge exploit on New Year’s Eve saw hackers make off with $81.5 million. By VirtualCoinCapJanuary 2, 2024 crypto hacks
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