Cryptocurrency scammers have adopted a new phishing tactic targeting Phantom Wallet users by using deceptive pop-ups that appear to be legitimate update requests. Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer revealed that this sophisticated scam aims to drain user wallets by tricking them into providing sensitive information. The fake pop-ups prompt users ...
Phishing scams cost crypto users over $10.2 million in January, affecting more than 9,000 victims, according to blockchain security firm ScamSniffer. Although losses dropped by 56% compared to December, new and evolving scams are gaining traction, posing fresh user risks. In a February 4 report, ScamSniffer highlighted "transaction simulation spoofing" ...
Crypto scammers increasingly use Telegram to distribute malware scams, with reported activity rising by 2,000% since November. Security firm Scam Sniffer has highlighted this concerning trend, noting that these scams are significantly more sophisticated than traditional phishing attempts. 1/6 📊 ALERT: Our data shows a concerning trend—Telegram malware scams have ...
According to data from Scam Sniffer, crypto funds lost to phishing attacks in September significantly decreased compared to the previous month despite a rise in the number of victims. In a series of X posts published on October 4, the blockchain forensics platform reported that approximately $46.7 million was stolen ...
In the first half of 2024, cryptocurrency phishing scams saw a marked uptick in profitability. According to blockchain research firm Scam Sniffer, these malicious actors successfully stole over $314 million worth of cryptocurrency, a 6.44% increase compared to the previous year. Notably, $58 million of this total came from just ...
