scam-alert
In-depth research, opinions, and analysis of scam-alert trends.
Interpol Fugitive Hayden Davis Linked to New Crypto Token WOLF
<p>Despite being wanted for his role in LIBRA scam, Hayden Davis was linked to the new token WOLF, which collapsed after reaching a $40 million market cap.</p>
BingX Promotes Fake BACK Token, Backpack CEO Slams the Scam
<p>Backpack CEO denies the existence of BACK token, calling BingX’s announcement of pre-market trading for fake BACK Token a scam. </p>
FBI Publishes Statement Warning Crypto Community of Impersonation Scams
<p>The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned crypto community members about a rising impersonation scam. </p>
OKX User Loses $2M In Deepfake Cyber Attack
<p>OKX User Loses $2 million due to a deepfake attack. Fraudsters used AI to bypass security, leading to a major crypto theft.</p>
Binance Account Hacked: $1 Million Loss Linked To Chrome Plug-in
<p>Binance account hack linked to the Aggr Chrome plug-in, resulted in unauthorized transactions and huge losses. Binance’s slow response and lack of preventive measures were criticized.</p>
Tornado Cash Malicious Code Is Harmful Since January 1st
<p>Tornado Cash malicious code discovered in governance proposal, compromising deposit notes since January 1st.</p>
Crypto Hacks Surge In 2023: 600+ Attacks, $2.61 Billion Net loss
<p>Crypto hacks surge in 2023 with $2.61B lost. DeFi was a prime target. Despite a decrease from 2022, security concerns remain high.</p>
SEC X Account Hack Is Not A System-Related Problem
<p>The SEC X account hack underscores ongoing challenges in securing financial regulatory bodies.</p>
SEC X Account Hack Causes Entire Crypto Market To Shake Because Of Fake ETF News
<p>Bitcoin’s price surged to $48,000 and then dropped to $44,800 following the SEC X account hack.</p>
Radiant Capital Attack Caused Approximately $4.5 Million In Losses
<p>A $4.5 million loss as attackers exploit a time window and a known code issue in Compound/Aave during the Radiant Capital attack.</p>
MetaMask Phishing Scams Are Now Widely Appearing On X
<p>Scam Sniffer alerts X users to MetaMask phishing scams via deceptive ads on accounts like @0xSez and @0x_druggy.</p>
Wallet Drainer On Google Search And X Ads Made $59M By Phishing Attack
<p>The Wallet Drainer on Google and X ads exploits 60% of tested X ads identified as phishing, using regional targeting and link disguises.</p>
HECO Chain Bridge Exploit Causes $13.6 Million In Damage To HTX
<p>HTX, formerly Huobi Global, suffered a $13.6 million loss in an $86.6 million HECO Chain bridge exploit on Nov. 22.</p>