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The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase

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Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Crypto crime is on the rise. From the first epic hack of mighty Mt. Gox to the intricate OneCoin scam orchestrated by nefarious Bulgarian […]

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US Hits DPRK Cyber Ops, Charges OmegaPro Founders in Global Scam

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The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday sanctioned Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor associated with the Reconnaissance General Bureau’s (RGB) Andariel hacking group. OFAC said Song facilitated an illicit IT worker scheme that generated revenue for Pyongyang’s regime. Treasury Targets DPRK Cyber Actor According to

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If You Have Crypto and Use Firefox, Hackers are Targeting You

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Cybersecurity firm Koi Security has uncovered a large-scale malicious campaign targeting cryptocurrency users through fake Firefox extensions. The campaign involves more than 40 extensions impersonating widely used crypto wallet tools. This includes Coinbase, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Phantom, Exodus, OKX, Keplr, MyMonero, Bitget, Leap, Ethereum Wallet, and Filfox. Once installed, these extensions silently steal wallet credentials

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1M Recovered From Hackers, But Crypto Still Lost 0M in Q2

$181M Recovered From Hackers, But Crypto Still Lost $620M in Q2

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Crypto and Web3 security incidents led to over $801.3 million in losses across 144 incidents in Q2 2025. CertiK reported that this reflects a 52.1% decrease in value lost from the previous quarter. The quarter also saw 59 fewer incidents during this period. Ethereum Hit Hardest Again Phishing was the most damaging attack vector, as

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Scammers Steal 0K in Crypto Posing as Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee

Scammers Steal $250K in Crypto Posing as Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee

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Nigeria-based one or more scammers allegedly impersonated the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, stealing $250,300 in Ethereum-based USDT from an intended donor. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced Wednesday that the office filed a complaint, classifying the scam as a Business Email Compromise Scheme. According to the prosecutors, the FBI has traced 40,353 USDT.ETH from the transaction

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New York Officials Seize 0K From Facebook Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers

New York Officials Seize $440K From Facebook Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers

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New York law enforcement has seized over $440,000 in stolen cryptocurrency as part of an ongoing multi-agency investigation into a sophisticated crypto scam that preyed on Russian-speaking communities through deceptive Facebook ads. The fraudulent scheme, which reportedly caused over $1 million in losses in Brooklyn alone, lured hundreds of victims into investing in fake cryptocurrency

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Wallet Compromises Eclipse All Other Crypto Attack Vectors

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Hackers in the cryptocurrency space are shifting their focus from traditional smart contract flaws to manipulating individuals through social engineering tactics, as per Web3 security firm CertiK. The company reports that over $2.1 billion has already been lost to crypto-related attacks in 2025. Most of the damage stems from wallet breaches, which far outpace all

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Important Warning Concerning Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Coinbase Users: Details Here

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TL;DR Fraudsters are increasingly targeting crypto users with sophisticated tactics, blending official-looking emails and fake profiles to steal sensitive information. LUCIE, Shibarium’s marketing strategist, recently shared a personal scam experience, stressing that wrongdoers often appear sympathetic and genuine, making it crucial for people to remain cautious and vigilant. High Alert The X account Shibarium Trustwatch

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US Blacklists Philippines Internet Infrastructure Provider Tied to 0M Crypto Scam

US Blacklists Philippines Internet Infrastructure Provider Tied to $200M Crypto Scam

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The US has imposed sanctions on a Philippines-based digital infrastructure provider accused of facilitating a large-scale crypto scam that have led to over $200m in reported losses from American victims. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Thursday that it has designated Funnull Technology, along with its administrator,

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US sanctions tech firm tied to multi million dollar crypto scam operations

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The US government on Thursday imposed sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc. Tools provided by Funnull made it easier for fraud networks to switch domains and evade detection. Under the sanctions, all US-based assets or interests tied to Funnull or Liu are blocked. The US government on Thursday imposed sanctions on Funnull

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