Fake Ledger apps are tricking macOS users and stealing crypto secrets. How safe is your digital wallet? Dive into the story and learn how to keep your assets secure.
https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/the-rise-of-fake-ledger-apps-a-new-threat-to-macos-users/
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#Telegram has shut down Haowang Guarantee, the largest black market for crypto scams and money laundering, following a WIRED inquiry.
The market facilitated over $27B in transactions and operated openly on Telegram for years. While this shutdown is a major win, some markets may try to resurface elsewhere.
Will Telegram’s crackdown be enough to slow the global scam epidemic?
#Crypto #Cryptocurrency #CryptoScams #MoneyLaundering #Cybercrime #Privacy #Blockchain #DarkWeb
Scammers pay attention to headlines just as much as we do, but their motivations are very different.
From the LA wildfires to AI tech breakthroughs, viral events dominate the news cycle—and cybercriminals are quick to exploit them. DomainTools Investigations’ latest research reveals how malicious domains and scam sites surge in the wake of breaking news, targeting unsuspecting users with fake donations, meme coins, and malware.
🔍 Discover:
How scammers use AI to ride the wave of viral media
Real-world examples of fake crypto coins & donation scams
Patterns linking scam sites across global events
📖 Read the full analysis here: https://dti.domaintools.com/scams-malicious-domains-breaking-news/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Breaking-News
#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #ScamAlert #BreakingNews #Infosec #Phishing #Malware #CryptoScams
Big number! Android detects ~ 2B suspicious messages a month!
Google is expanding Scam Detection, AI powered tools that run locally on users’ devices and do not share data or message content with the company, to alert users to possible crypto scams, financial impersonation, gift card and prize scams. In real time.
Company claims “really positive impact” from using its machine learning systems to detect potential scam messages. https://www.wired.com/story/google-io-on-device-ai-scam-texts/ #Google #Android #Scams #AI #pigbutchering #Crypto #cryptoScams #ScamDetection #Fraud
ICYMI: FBI Reveals $5.8bn in Crypto Scam Losses for 2024 https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/04/fbi-reveals-58bn-in-crypto-scam-losses.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #CryptoScams #FBIReport #InvestmentFraud #OnlineSecurity #DigitalDeception
Seniors Lost $2.84 Billion to Crypto Scams in 2024, FBI Reports
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https://blazetrends.com/seniors-lost-2-84-billion-to-crypto-scams-in-2024-fbi-reports/?fsp_sid=19184
Timely reminder to enable multi-factor authentication for your social media accounts! #Phishing #CryptoScams
US DOJ Seizes Over $8 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to ‘Romance Baiting’ Scams
🔗 Read more: https://www.technadu.com/us-doj-seizes-over-8-million-in-cryptocurrency-tied-to-romance-baiting-scams/582879/
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* 👾 Obscure Programming Languages in Malware: Malware authors are getting creative, using less common languages like Rust, Nim, Phix, Lisp and Haskell to evade detection - and it works.
* 💔 $8.2 Million Seized in Crypto Romance Baiting: The DOJ just seized millions in USDT from "romance baiting" scams (aka pig butchering), with links to human trafficking in Cambodia and Myanmar. This is a stark reminder of the human element in cybercrime.
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Crypto scams on the rise? 🚨 Learn how to spot and avoid them before they strike! Protect your investments with these essential tips. 💡💰 #CryptoScams #CryptoSafety #Blockchain #InvestmentTips #ScamPrevention #CryptoSecurity
https://pupuweb.com/how-can-you-spot-and-avoid-cryptocurrency-scams-before-they-strike/
Crypto scams have biggest impact on younger victims: Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau says people between the ages of 18 and 44 have dropped the most cash of any age group, losing an average of $2,500 to these kinds of financial scams.
#money #crime #victim #cryptoscams #scams
https://globalnews.ca/news/11063461/crypto-investment-scams-bbb-manitoba/
Crypto scams have biggest impact on younger victims: Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau says people between the ages of 18 and 44 have dropped the most cash of any age group, losing an average of $2,500 to these kinds of financial scams.
#money #crime #victim #cryptoscams #scams
https://globalnews.ca/news/11063461/crypto-investment-scams-bbb-manitoba/
🚨Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise! Learn how to spot them, protect your assets, and recover lost funds in this in-depth guide. Don’t fall victim – stay informed & safeguard your investments! 🔒💰 #CryptoScams #BlockchainSecurity #RecoveryStrategies
Some days ago, one of our specialists received a call from a scammer - who even knew his name - and he didn't miss the opportunity to potentially gather some threat intelligence.
The scammer said he was from a company called Blockchain and wanted to inform him that his Bitcoin wallet hadn't been touched for a long time. Don't you think that's really nice of Blockchain?
Of course, our specialist knew what to do. He asked for the company website, and the scammer eagerly provided it. After running the domain through our data, it turns out it is owned by (surprise, surprise) a crypto gang running their scams out of Georgia and Israel.
How does this scam work? This group creates extensive networks of fake trading websites promising high returns. To profit, victims just need to share their phone numbers. They are then contacted by multilingual call centers and encouraged to "invest" in crypto, AI, or other ventures. The fake website shows the victim's assets increasing in value, prompting further engagement. The criminals continue to call and entice victims to deposit more money. Unfortunately, the victim won't profit from this.
As DNS experts, we have been monitoring their infrastructure for a while now, and they have 1,133 other domains such as:
- apexcapitalmarket[.]com
- bitmininexpert[.]com
- coinfxbrokers[.]com
- cryptorinfo[.]com
- goldcapitalstocks[.]net
- kingstrades[.]net
- profxcapitalgroup[.]com
- smartcointrades[.]com
- stocktradefastminers[.]com
- tradeproinvest[.]com
- trusttrade21[.]com
Here is a reporting reference: https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/support-arrest-online-scammers-georgia-and-israel
#Infoblox #ThreatIntel #infosec #cybercrime #scam #cybersecurity #infobloxthreatintel #dns #domains #iocs #crypto #cryptoscams
Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reports a 2,000% spike in scams luring crypto investors into malicious Telegram groups from Nov '24 to Jan '25. 🚨💥 Stay vigilant! #CryptoScams #BlockchainSecurity #TelegramScams #CyberSecurity #CryptoInvesting #ScamAlert #DigitalSafety #CryptoNews
Sports stars promoting crypto without understanding the risks show how vulnerable consumers are to scams. There's a need for stronger safeguards to help people spot real opportunities vs. fraud. #CryptoScams #Blockchain #CryptoAwareness #ConsumerProtection #CryptoRegulation
🚨 Beware of the WallitIQ Presale! 🚨
One of our readers asked us to investigate this presale – and there’s plenty to warn about!
WallitIQ presents a professional webpage, an expansive whitepaper, and grand promises of advanced features. But upon closer examination, the same red flags as in other suspicious projects appear:
❌ Anonymous team
❌ Unrealistic APY rates
❌ No proof of technical developments
❌ Audit only covers a basic token, not the entire project
The final nail in the coffin? Multiple Reddit threads from people claiming to have been scammed. Don’t get deceived by a good webpage – this presale raises too many red flags.
You can read our full investigation here: https://auriccrypto.com/articles/scams/possible-scams/is-wallitiq-presale-legit-dont-get-deceived/
#Scam #ScamAlert #WallitIQ #CryptoScams #Crypto #ScamAware #Cybersecurity
Bluesky is facing a surge in impersonation scams. Users are being tricked by fake profiles mimicking tech personalities. Despite efforts to remove these accounts, the decentralized nature of Bluesky makes it challenging to manage. The platform is exploring new verification methods to combat this issue and protect its users.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/12/11/1108476/bluesky-has-an-impersonator-problem/
Bluesky worstelt met opkomst van cryptoscams te midden van snelle groei https://www.trendingtech.news/trending-news/2024/11/49337/bluesky-worstelt-met-opkomst-van-cryptoscams-te-midden-van-snelle-groei #BlueSky #cryptoscams #gedecentraliseerd #moderatie #sociale media #Trending #News #Nieuws
