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Q2 2018 Sees an 85% Increase in Crypto Malware Attacks

The popularity and increasing real-world significance of cryptocurrencies are also drawing cybercriminal attention. Crypto mining malwares are software designed to illegally mine cryptocurrency, has...

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Crypto Crime Wave: Multiple Arrests Rock the Crypto Industry

Criminals value privacy, anonymity, and money, not necessarily in that order, and (un)fortunately cryptocurrencies can offer all of those to varying degrees. The anonymity of these transactions has...

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Bitcoin in for Implosion; says Juniper Research

The cryptocurrency market might be heading for implosion despite the slight rise in trading volume that the market has seen in the last few days. Analytics firm Juniper Research cited the gradual...

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Crypto Malware found in Adobe Flash Player Updates

The cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks revealed through their latest blog post that it has uncovered more cryptocurrency mining malware concealed within a fake Adobe Flash Player update. The...

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Oyster Pearl (PRL) Founder Perpetrates An Exit Scam

Oyster Pearl (PRL) founder has perpetrated an exit scam after printing millions of PRL tokens and trading them instantly on Kucoin. The news first broke out on Reddit and it seems that the...

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CoinTicker Crypto Tracking App Installs Backdoors On Mac Computers

CoinTicker, a Mac menu-bar app that presents the latest prices of many cryptocurrencies is installing two backdoors on Mac computers. According to a blog from the Malwarebytes, a forum contributor,...

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Multiple crypto-related hacks happen within 24 hours

Aurum Coin Hack AurumCoin (AU), a little-known cryptocurrency whose management describe themselves as the ‘The first distributed open source cryptocurrency to be backed by gold’ has claimed that it has...

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How fake are ICO’s really?

The battle cry of ICOs –  “decentralization” and “inclusion of the masses” is just an illusion, the truth is an ugly picture of unwitting crowd participation in a “closed-loop” eco-system, without any...

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Trustwave Discovers Cryptojacking Malware On Make-A-Wish Foundation website

Cybersecurity Firm Trustwave has discovered a cryptojacking malware on Make-A-Wish foundation website. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit group established in the United States that provides...

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DJ Khaled, Floyd Mayweather Jr. charged by the SEC for fraud

The crypto world is no stranger to scams and one of the reasons for this is that most of these scams are never prosecuted due to the lack of laws and regulations. ICO’s especially are particularly...

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Hacking vulnerability influences the crypto-sphere in the Korean Peninsula

South Korea is home to many famous personalities and companies including Samsung, PSY, Manhwa and more. Korea has been the at the forefront of digital technology for decades. Some of the cities in...

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Korea’s Kakao is launching an ICO that isn’t scrutinized by the SEC

Contrasting against traditional fundraising, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) promise to offer many advantages. They are easier to issue, require less paperwork, and offer quick sales, thus bringing perks...

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Is Apollo (APL) a Massive Scam?

Crypto world is an amazing world where market always goes upward and downward. Sometimes a particular cryptocurrency arrives and rules the market for quite some time. A fork of NXT cryptocurrency...

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ICO and then? Critical analysis of Gnosis

Today we would like to draw your attention to a topic that is very important to us. Many projects have collected a lot of money in the best times for ICOs and yet have not achieved anything or used...

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Attention! Binance Scam on Telegram

The typical online fraud with, “Send me x Bitcoin and you get 10 times more back”, seems to take no end. On the contrary, the scam is now no longer maxed out. On telegram, automated systems or bots...

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Binance Hacked for 7000 BTC

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance experienced a “large scale security breach” on May 7, 2019. The hackers were able to transport 7,000 (over $40 million) in one transaction from the exchange’s hot...

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A Guide to Crypto Hacking: How to stay safe

The theft of crypto has been a long-standing problem within the industry from the beginning, and the fact that there is no means of resolution for disputes makes it a prime target. Also, the lack of...

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2 Israeli Brothers caught for Bitfinex Hack: Report

The cryptocurrency space is notoriously known for its high-profile exchange hacks, heists, and high-tech sim-swapping cases that are reported frequently in different regions across the World. The lack...

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Top 10 Most Trusted People in Crypto: Crooks or Not?

Recently, a website has published a list of the top ten trusted persons in the crypto space and this list has sparked some controversy. The first discrepancy one will notice is the fact that the list...

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Justin Sun Supports FCoin Scam, What You Need To Know About It

Tron founder Justin Sun got himself involved again into yet another controversy as he posted a “well wishes” message for FCoin scam on Twitter. According to the tweet in question, Mr Sun declared...

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SushiSwap: Exit scam or Not?

At the moment, the DeFi market is one of the most amazing markets. There are many DeFi stars in the market. One such project is SushiSwap. The project encourages investors to withdraw liquidity from...

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China Police Took Down More Than $4.2 Billion Crypto Assets from PlusToken...

According to a new court judgment, China police have seized crypto assets worth more than $4.2 billion from the PlusToken Ponzi scheme crackdown. PlusToken Ponzi Scam Even if the funds were captured...

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Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger Hacked: Data Leak Results in Phishing Scams

Ledger, a cryptocurrency wallet provider has encountered a data breach. The official Twitter account of the hardware wallet tweeted that they have been alerted to the dump of a client database on...

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Test your Crypto Knowledge – What is the difference between ICO and STO?

As the cryptocurrency market develops, a lot of new words and lingo arise, which can be sometimes difficult to search for on the web as results may be confusing. In this article, we explain the...

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N*GGER COIN? Blockfolio Hacked, sends offensive messages! This is what you...

Earlier today the cryptocurrency management application, Blockfolio was hacked. The attacker sent several extremely offensive messages to many users. No funds were affected and the messages were...

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Did Wallfair Crypto (WFAIR) CHEAT their Early Investors?

There are many ways to invest in the cryptocurrency industry. Buying, selling staking, and lending are some of the ways to dip your toes in the crypto world. Another way is funding crypto startups and...

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Top 5 Crypto Scams That made Investors Lose Big!

Scams and hacks are on the rise in the crypto sector. With the way things are going, it is only going to go higher. Crypto exchanges are doing all they can to curb this menace. However, scammers are...

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SQUID Token Crash – What the Hell Happened?

The biggest HYPE in cryptocurrencies happened and ended badly. Rug-pulls are becoming very common lately, and are costing people hundreds if not thousands of dollars. The Squid Token crash is one of...

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Top 3 Rug Pulls In The DeFi Sector 2021

The decentralized finance industry is one of the most distinct industries in the crypto market, as it boasts all kinds of financial products. With this, traders carry out millions in transactions...

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Top Infamous Cryptos of 2021 That Made Investors REKT: Where Will They Be in...

A 200% to 300% increase in any portfolio makes you jump at the top of your seat. Likewise, a 100% devaluation would take away all your belongings. Wondering which market it is? We are talking about...

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Do THIS to Avoid Crypto Scams – Don’t Fall Victim to Shady Crypto Deals!

Every now and then, we hear about a crypto project that vanished after making millions in profit. Investors who partook in those projects are left crying in public forums, wondering what went wrong....

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Celebrities got SUED because of EthereumMax Pump and Dump…But Why?

If you are in the United States of America, then you must abide by the laws. The US is strict when it comes to enforcing the laws. If you spread misinformation that causes people to lose money, you...

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How to Avoid Crypto Scams? Don’t be a Victim of Squid Tokens in 2022

Several weeks ago, the squid token was released after clearly stating that it was not affiliated with the hit show—Squid game. When Squid Game came on Netflix, many users enjoyed how everything played...

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Top 3 Crypto Scam – Crypto FAIL at its Finest, Beware in 2022!

Thousands of cryptocurrencies are now successful on the market. But not every coin made it. Numerous ideas have already failed in the crypto market. In this article, we’ll talk about failed...

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What Are Shitcoins? Enter The Top 5 Dying Projects!

The crypto market is awash with a flurry of digital assets that traders can choose from. To this effect, traders are always on high alert over the performance of coins. This is because the market is...

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Axie Infinity HACK! Ronin Network lost +$600M – Here’s What Happened

After 6 days from the Ronin Network hack, the crypto community woke up to the news that a user failed to withdraw his funds. Apparently, a hacker managed to find a flaw in the Ronin bridge. This...

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Wallfair Crypto Update 2022: Scams and illegal practices – Ponzi much?

Wallfair has been a controversial crypto project for many cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Despite having an exciting story about their product and vision, it turned out that everything was overhyped with...

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Top 5 Decentralized Oracle Projects In Crypto

Decentralized oracles are still highly talked about in the crypto sphere. The rise of Decentralized Finance brought them to the mainstream. Despite the current crypto crash, Oracle crypto projects are...

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What Are Rug Pulls? Can NFTs Get Rug Pulled?

The growth of the crypto space in the last few years remains remarkable despite pertinent public issues. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have gone mainstream and remain utility assets even outside the...

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What Happened with the Solana Hack? Quick Explanation

Today, one of the most curious hacks in the crypto scene happened. More than $6,000,000 in Solana and USDC was stolen from over 8,000 Solana wallets. The hacker used private keys to siphon user funds,...

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Timeless Investments – Carlito NFT RipOff?

UPDATE: After contacting Timeless Investments and Twire, the technical service provider of the collection, who was apparently largely responsible for the creation of the smart contract, the article...

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BNB Chain HACK – How did the BNB Exploit lead to $100 million Theft?

As of 07:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), BNB Chain is back in business after being forced to put the clamps on Thursday due to what it called a “possible exploit” that on-chain data revealed...

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2022 – A Year in Review: The Top 5 Crypto Stories That Shook The Entire...

Following the ecstatic peak levels of the prior year, the crypto market has been exposed to an atmosphere of stimulative monetary strategy, which has ultimately resulted in sell-offs, the meltdown of...

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Pi Network Crypto – Full Review 2023

Every so often, we witness the launch of a new cryptocurrency that comes with its hype soldiers, and Pi Network is no different. In 2019, this new company made its debut, with claims of it being the...

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Finixio Crypto: From Online Marketing to Cryptocurrency Scams?

Cryptocurrency scams have been a constant threat to the industry since its inception. These scams not only drain funds from unsuspecting investors but also contribute to the negative perception of...

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The Franklin NFT Trader Controversy: Understanding Market Manipulation & Impact

In the world of NFT trading, Franklin’s story has recently gained attention. With a series of tweets by the handle @web3bandit, Franklin’s trading journey and the ethical implications of his actions...

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Public Warning: Unmasking Upland Metaverse Game Scheme in the Crashing Crypto...

In the fast-paced world of crypto ventures, it’s essential to take a critical look at the various projects that dot the landscape. One such project that has been in the talks is Upland, a...

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Crypto Scammer Sentenced to 8 Years in the UAE…What Happened?

In a significant victory for justice and a stark reminder of the darker side of the crypto world, an individual behind a major crypto scam has been sentenced to an eight-year prison term.This shocking...

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Pond0x – A Crypto Launch Gone Awry: The Inside Story of PNDX Fraud

The Fallacy of Altcoins: Unveiling PNDX’s $2.2 Million Fraud In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the world of cryptocurrency, the much-publicized altcoin PNDX has been revealed...

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Are Trading Bots Safe?

The rise of cryptocurrency has brought with it innovative tools like trading bots, designed to automate trading strategies. However, their growing popularity begs the question: Are trading bots truly...

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