Articles focusing on security measures, security breaches, preventive technologies, and best practices for safeguarding crypto assets.
? On June 27, a hacker moved 500 BTC ($30M) from the DMM Bitcoin breach, sparking fears of a market dump. DMM Bitcoin had earlier reported a $300M theft. Japan’s FSA demands thorough investigation. $BTC #CryptoSecurity
Crypto scam ads persist on Facebook and X, despite legal actions by Martin Lewis and Andrew Forrest. The U.K. may impose fines of 10% of global revenue on social networks for failing to protect users. #Update #CryptoScams
? The FBI warns crypto scam victims: Fraudsters posing as lawyers are demanding upfront fees to recover lost funds. This scheme, netting $9.9M between Feb 2023-2024, exploits social media and fake websites. Stay vigilant. #CryptoScam #Update
? The official @Metallica account on X was hacked to promote a fake $METAL cryptocurrency token. False claims of partnerships with @Ticketmaster and @MoonPay were made. This scam mirrors a December 2022 incident. Stay vigilant! #Update #CryptoScam
Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects confirms that Hamster Kombat is not banned. The game’s in-game tokens are not considered crypto assets under Uzbek law, allowing players to continue without legal concerns. #GamingNews #Update
21Shares partners with Zodia Custody to boost ETP security with 24/7 cold storage access. This move expands Zodia into Swiss and European markets, enhancing crypto asset management for institutional investors. #CryptoSecurity #Update
Billionaire investor @mcuban sold 14+ NFTs worth over $38,500 after a hacker compromised his Gmail account. Notable sales include Pudgy Penguins #6239 for $30,000. Cuban recovered his account by June 25. #Crypto #Update
North Korean hackers Lazarus Group likely behind a $4.3M attack on Bitcoin-focused defi platform ALEX Lab in May. ALEX Lab works with international law enforcement to recover funds and boost security. #CryptoSecurity #Update
The Ethereum Foundation’s mailing list was compromised on June 23, 2024, leading to phishing attacks. Tim Beiko reported the breach. A vulnerability in SendPulse is suspected. The Foundation regained control quickly. This highlights ongoing security threats in crypto. #CryptoSecurity
?Crypto Scam Alert: Over the weekend, a deepfake live stream of Elon Musk on YouTube scammed users out of $BTC, $ETH, and $DOGE. The stream, watched by 30,000+, promised double returns but was a fraud. #CryptoScam #Update
Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of $73,000 in March 2024, driven by spot Bitcoin ETFs and regulatory changes. The crypto market’s volatility underscores the importance of risk management and diversification. Nearly $4B lost to crypto fraud in 2023. #CryptoNews
? SlowMist’s Yu Xian warns of rising phishing attacks on Telegram, exploiting “Anonymous Telegram Numbers” to breach TON wallets. Enable two-step verification for protection. Fake stablecoin scams targeting $BNB and $BYBIT also reported. #SecurityAlert
MakerDAO delegate loses $11M in $aEthMKR and $PENDLE in a phishing scam. Scam Sniffer flagged the breach, showing the risks to key crypto figures. $300M stolen from 320K users in 2023. #CryptoSecurity
? BtcTurk, a top Turkish crypto exchange, was hacked on June 22. Hackers accessed hot wallets and stole funds from 10+ cryptocurrencies. BtcTurk halted all transactions but assured most assets in cold wallets are safe. #CryptoSecurity
