The trend of hacking official accounts to promote cryptocurrency fraud is gaining momentum. Over the past week, researchers have discovered an abnormal number of such incidents. X/Twitter Crypto Scams From Verified Accounts Today, we are witnessing an unpleasant trend: hackers increasingly target verified Twitter accounts. To be more specific, this refers to individuals who are… Continue reading Verified X/Twitter Accounts Hacked to Spread Cryptoscams
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Mandiant Account in X Hacked to Spread Cryptocurrency Scams
The Twitter account of Google’s Mandiant cybersecurity service has been hacked to promote a cryptocurrency scam. It happens along with the massive spread of cryptocurrency drainer scams on different social media platforms. Mandiant has lost control of its X/Twitter account Early this morning Eastern Time, cybersecurity company Mandiant’s account on the social network X (formerly… Continue reading Mandiant Account in X Hacked to Spread Cryptocurrency Scams
What Should You Do When You Get Scammed?
As online scams become not only more widespread, but also more sophisticated, it appears to be rather easy to become a victim of one. But what should you do in such a case? Is it possible to get your money back? Let me show you every step you should do. You Got Scammed – Where… Continue reading What Should You Do When You Get Scammed?
What are Crypto Draining Attacks? Signs & Mitigation
Among a wide variety of possible scams that involve cryptocurrencies, crypto draining attacks stand in their volume and amount of losses. As the name suggests, such an attack drains the entirety of contents of an involved cryptocurrency wallet. But let’s have a more detailed look at how this fraud works, and how you can avoid… Continue reading What are Crypto Draining Attacks? Signs & Mitigation
Luca Stealer Spreads Via a Phishing Microsoft Crypto Wallet Site
With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, hackers and cybersecurity specialists are taking the initiative. This time, cybercriminals went ahead of the curve. They created a phishing website to coincide with the news that Microsoft was developing a crypto wallet exclusively for its Edge browser. Such a scheme is used to spread Luca Stealer. Microsoft… Continue reading Luca Stealer Spreads Via a Phishing Microsoft Crypto Wallet Site
Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked
Linus Tech Tips, a YouTube 15-million tech channel, was hacked and then used to spread a cryptocurrency scam. It happened around March 23, 2023, and could have led to massive victims among channel subscribers. YouTube has already taken care of the channel by suspending it. Who is Linus Tech Tips? Linus Tech Tips is a… Continue reading Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked
Dangerous WhatsApp Scams You Should Avoid
WhatsApp scams are constantly evolving, and some are difficult to identify. However, certain methods can identify the most common red flags. Read on for information on WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them. What is WhatsApp Scam? Although WhatsApp’s encryption is end-to-end, it doesn’t completely protect users from being hacked. Furthermore, users are at risk… Continue reading Dangerous WhatsApp Scams You Should Avoid