Tag: Scams & Cybercrime

Hackers hijack Bonk.fun domain in crypto wallet-draining attack

The domain of the Solana-based memecoin launchpad Bonk.fun was compromised after attackers…

Crypto ATM losses jump 33% in 2025 as AI boosts scams, says CertiK

Crypto ATM fraud in the United States reached $333 million in 2025,…

MediaTek fixes a vulnerability that allowed attackers to steal crypto seed data in only 45 seconds

MediaTek fixed a security vulnerability in its mobile chipsets earlier this year…

US moves to seize $3.4M in USDt linked to crypto investment scam

US federal prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture action to recover approximately…

Google flags crypto scams powered by new iPhone exploit kit

Security researchers at Google say they have discovered a new exploit kit…

Europol and FBI take down major cybercrime forum LeakBase

An international law enforcement operation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Europol…

Coinbase, Microsoft and Europol shut down ‘Tycoon 2FA’ phishing service

A joint operation involving technology companies and law enforcement agencies, including Coinbase,…

South Korea orders cross-agency investigation following repeated crypto custody failures

South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Koo…

February crypto losses fall to lowest level since March 2025, says PeckShield

Monthly losses from crypto hacks and scams dropped to their lowest level…

Suspected insider wallets net $1.2M ahead of ZachXBT’s Axiom exposé

A small cluster of crypto wallets generated more than $1.2 million in…