Crypto Theft Drops in February as Phishing and Wallet Approval Scams Rise
[ad_1] Crypto-related hacks declined sharply in February, but attackers are increasingly targeting users through phishing campaigns and malicious wallet approvals — a shift suggesting they are focusing more on exploiting human behavior than on vulnerabilities in smart contracts. According to Nominis’ monthly report, roughly $49 million was lost to crypto-related exploits in February. A single […]
No, the IRS didn’t text or email you – 3 ways to protect yourself from scams
[ad_1] ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Messages that claim you’re due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don’t respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us have probably received a text, […]
$182,000,000 In USDT Stablecoins Frozen By Tether on Tron Blockchain Amid Suspicions of Scams: On-Chain Data
[ad_1] More than $182 million worth of USDT stablecoins have been frozen on the Tron blockchain amid suspected scam activity. In a series of alerts fshared on X by Whale Alert, blockchain trackers reported that multiple Tron-based addresses holding large USDT balances were frozen, totaling roughly $182 million. The largest single address held more than […]
Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
[ad_1] Why holidays attract crypto scammers The holiday season is supposed to be about rest, family and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest times of the year for cybercriminals. Scammers take advantage of increased online shopping, festive promotions and emotional spending to trick people into handing over their money. For cryptocurrency users, […]