Cybersecurity firm Imperva found a vulnerability that could be used to leak user information such as email addresses and phone numbers, which has now been patched. Nonfungible token marketplace OpenSea has reportedly patched a vulnerability that, if exploited, could have exposed identifying information about its anonymous users. In a March 9 blog post blog, cybersecurity firm…
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The new campaign features a withdrawal warning message that attempts to prevent users from sending their crypto to scammers. Binance, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, is launching a campaign to prevent scams by issuing targeted alerts to potential victims, according to a March 3 blog post from the company. The project, called the “Joint…
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The new active phishing attack is trying to steal Trezor users’ crypto by tricking investors into entering their recovery phrase on a fake Trezor site. Hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor has warned its users about a new phishing attack targeting their crypto investments by trying to steal their private keys. Trezor took to Twitter on…
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The Algorand wallet provider said it still hasn’t determined the cause of exploit that’s drained millions in ALGO, urging users to withdraw funds from wallets created with a seed phrase. A wallet provider for the Algorand (ALGO) network, MyAlgo, has warned its users to withdraw funds from any wallets created with a seed phrase amid…
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Hackers continue to create fake Web3-enabled websites to fleece unsuspecting victims’ browser-based wallets, with ETHDenver being the latest victim. A fake website of the popular Ethereum Denver conference is the latest phishing target of a red-flagged smart contract that has stolen over $300,000 worth of Ether (ETH). The popular conference saw its website duplicated by…
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On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, the domain registrar Namecheap’s email account was compromised by hackers. Subsequently, a large number of individuals received phishing emails claiming to be from Metamask and DHL. These emails originated from the email platform Sendgrid, a service used by Namecheap for marketing correspondence. Namecheap Confirms Email Account Compromise and Disables Sendgrid…
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Web hosting company NameCheap detected the misuse of one of its third-party services for sending some unauthorized emails — which directly targeted MetaMask users. Popular crypto wallet provider MetaMask warned investors against ongoing phishing attempts by scammers attempting to contact users through NameCheap’s third-party upstream system for emails. On the evening of Feb. 12, web…
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To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement. How to protect yourself in the metaverse To protect yourself in the metaverse, use strong passwords, be cautious of suspicious activity, and limit the amount of personal information shared online. Here are some…
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Scammers have been trying to trick customers by offering them the prospective return of their assets. Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has acknowledged a recent spate of third-party scams and frauds aimed at swindling its already-embattled customers. On Feb. 3, FTX issued an alert to its customers regarding recent attempts by fraudsters about scam attempts, including…
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