Hackers Impersonate X Staff Using Compromised Scroll Founder Account
Hackers hijacked Scroll co-founder Ye Chen’s X account to impersonate platform staff and distribute phishing messages. Learn about the attack and how to protect yourself.
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478,188 Americans Warned After Hackers Strike Government-Related Firm Handling Sensitive Personal Data
478,188 Americans were affected by a government-related firm breach. We analyze the risks to personal data and how crypto investors can protect their assets from social engineering.
Scammer Takes $2,000,000 From Crypto Traders After Posing As Coinbase Support, Blows Money on Bottle Service and Gambling: ZachXBT
A scammer posing as Coinbase support stole $2 million from crypto traders, spending the funds on luxury services and gambling. Learn how to protect yourself from similar attacks.
AI, Impersonations Drove Crypto Scam Losses to Record $17 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis
Chainalysis reports a record $17 billion lost to crypto scams in 2025, driven by AI-powered impersonation fraud. Learn how deepfakes and automation are reshaping cybercrime.
How ZachXBT exposed a Coinbase impersonation scam using onchain clues
ZachXBT exposes a Coinbase impersonation scam using on-chain clues, resulting in $2 million in losses, highlighting the risk of social engineering in crypto.
ZachXBT Exposes “Canadian” Scammer Who Stole $2M Via Fake Coinbase Support
ZachXBT exposes a Canadian scammer who stole $2 million through a fake Coinbase support operation, highlighting the importance of vigilance in the cryptocurrency space.
Social engineering cost crypto billions in 2025: How to protect yourself
In 2025, social engineering attacks cost the crypto industry billions of dollars. Learn how to protect yourself from these sophisticated scams.
Crypto hack counts fall but supply chain attacks reshape threat landscape
Crypto hack incidents are declining, but supply chain attacks and social engineering are reshaping security risks. Learn how the threat landscape is evolving.
North Korea Hackers Steal $300 Million via Fake Zoom Meetings
North Korean hackers have stolen $300 million in cryptocurrency through a sophisticated phishing scam, highlighting the evolving nature of cyber threats and the importance of vigilance in the cryptocurrency space.
22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $263 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Theft
22-year-old Evan Tangeman pleads guilty to laundering $3.5M in a $263M Bitcoin theft, highlighting crypto security vulnerabilities.