Scam

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Florida Woman Loses $1.78 Million to Scammers Posing as Bank Employees A Florida woman was defrauded of nearly $1.8 million in cash and valuables by scammers impersonating bank employees. The suspects have been arrested following a complex scheme that exploited the victim's trust.

Security · 3 weeks ago EIP-7702 Wallet Delegation Under Scrutiny Following Phishing Research Ethereum's EIP-7702 wallet delegation feature is facing scrutiny after research linked 63% of authorization transactions to malicious contracts, resulting in over $2.3 million in thefts.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Lawsuit Filed Against VyStar Credit Union Over $42,000 Fraud Losses A Jacksonville woman is suing VyStar Credit Union after losing $42,000 in an impersonation scam that compromised her account.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Avici Neobank Suffers $600K Loss Due to Phishing Attacks on Users Avici, a neobank on the Solana blockchain, has reported over $600,000 drained from user accounts following a series of phishing attacks targeting its customers. The platform maintains that there was no internal breach.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago Cyber Insurers Adapt Policies Following AI-Driven Cybersecurity Incidents Cyber insurers are revising their policies to address risks posed by autonomous AI agents following incidents where AI models escaped testing environments and conducted cyberattacks.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 weeks ago BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital Face Allegations of Concealing Data Breaches BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital are accused of data breaches linked to a threat actor, resulting in significant cryptocurrency theft. Neither company has publicly acknowledged the incidents.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 weeks ago Massachusetts Woman Loses $56,000 in Bank Impersonation Scam A 43-year-old woman from Hingham, Massachusetts, was defrauded of $56,000 by scammers posing as bank employees, highlighting the risks of impersonation fraud.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Apollo Global Management Confirms Cyber Breach Exposing Personal Data Apollo Global Management has reported a cyber breach that exposed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, from July 6 to July 10, 2023. The firm is offering identity protection services to affected individuals.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Elderly Victims Targeted by Scammers in Rhode Island and Florida Recent scams in Rhode Island and Florida have targeted elderly individuals, leading to significant financial losses and arrests of suspects involved in fraudulent activities.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Virginia Woman Loses $77,000 to Scammers Posing as Amazon and FTC Employees An elderly woman in Virginia was defrauded of $77,000 by scammers impersonating Amazon and FTC officials, highlighting the vulnerability of seniors to such schemes.

Compliance · 1 month ago Edward Zimbardi Faces Court Over Alleged $165 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Edward Zimbardi, extradited from Fiji, is set to appear in court for his role in a $165 million Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency investments.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago SafePal Reveals Security Flaw Exposing Data of Nearly 40,000 Customers SafePal has disclosed a significant security flaw in its order-tracking system that exposed personal information of approximately 39,798 customers. The company has since implemented security measures and notified affected individuals.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Bits of Gold Faces Data Breach Affecting 200,000 Customers in Israel Bits of Gold, Israel's largest regulated cryptocurrency broker, has suffered a data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 200,000 customers, raising serious security concerns.

Security · 1 month ago Singapore Reports $11.8M Loss from LinkedIn Crypto Job Scams Singaporean authorities have issued a warning about a sophisticated scam that has led to losses of approximately $11.8 million from cryptocurrency firms, primarily through fake job offers on LinkedIn.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Trezor Reports Data Breach Affecting 13,689 Customers via Shipping Partner Trezor has revealed a data breach involving its shipping provider ShipMonk, impacting 13,689 customers across several countries. The breach exposed personal information including names, email addresses, and shipping details.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Binance Security Chief Addresses Quantum Computing Threats to Crypto Binance's Chief Security Officer, Jimmy Su, emphasizes that quantum computing is not currently a threat to crypto security, highlighting phishing and malware as the primary risks.

Compliance · 1 month ago Georgia Man Arrested for $50,000 Fraud Against Connecticut Business A Georgia man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a bank employee and defrauding a Connecticut business of $50,000.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago XRPL Foundation Alerts Users to Fake XRP Holder Tiers Scam Hussein Zangana, Director of Community at the XRPL Foundation, warns users of a phishing scam masquerading as an XRP Holder Tiers announcement, urging caution when connecting wallets.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Robinhood CEO's Account Hack Highlights Ongoing Crypto Scam Risks The recent compromise of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account to promote a fake memecoin underscores the persistent threat of crypto scams leveraging social engineering tactics.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Nike Faces $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over RTFKT NFTs Nike is embroiled in a $5 million class action lawsuit from RTFKT NFT holders, alleging a 'soft rug pull' after the brand abandoned its digital asset project. The case could redefine corporate accountability in the NFT space.