Kudos to the US Secret Service for breaking their record for their largest seizure of stolen #crypto! For #victims, it sometimes can feel like nothing is being done to get their funds back, but ground IS being gained in the fight against #scammers. cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-…

The #Ledger Nano S may have been the go-to #hardwallet for countless #crypto users, but Ledger is officially sunsetting the iconic device. This could mean potential security gaps with lack of updates, so be warned if you choose to keep using it. cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-su…

Thinking about using a #cryptowallet #extension on your #browser? Think again, especially if you're a #Firefox user. Complete with boosted reviews, these clones resemble the real thing from major providers & will promptly drain your wallet once connected. cointelegraph.com/news/over-40-c…

#2025 is already sizing up to be quite the year when it comes to #crypto theft, already hitting $2.1b in losses. While those numbers come mainly from large platforms being attacked, it doesn't mean you're in the clear. Never trust. ALWAYS verify. cryptoslate.com/crypto-heists-…

The popular #crypto #atm company, #BitcoinDepot, just announced suffering a #databreach over a year ago with 27k users being affected. While they claim this info has not been misused, a name & # are all a #scammer needs to take their shot. cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-d…

#Crypto prices aren't the only thing that are breaking records... At only halfway through the year, total losses due to #crime are already surpassing 2024's total and outpacing every year prior. tradingview.com/news/cointeleg…

Do you believe in #crypto? For some, it's not just an idea...it's gospel. And when there's gospel, there's false prophets. CoinStructive's Chris Groshong (djkinkle everywhere) is back in #Forbes to break it down with his latest piece "Crypto: Searching For Salvation Or Scams" forbes.com/sites/chrisgro…

Now that the GENIUS Act has been signed into law, what's next? forbes.com/sites/chrisgro…

#Tether's native #TONwallet is rolling out to US users with direct access within their #app, but are they ready? While a suite of anti-fraud tools are promised to roll out, they'll be needed to mitigate the new ease of receiving funds by #scammers. cointelegraph.com/news/telegram-…

You know you're making a splash in #Web3 when you get tapped for #content, but don't let it get to your head too soon. That next #podcast panel you planned on joining could be a #scammer's latest trick to take your stack... forbes.com/sites/chrisgro…

Rahul Agarwal wanted to make some extra money, so he took up extra work to cover the bills. Now he's in jail for playing a part in a $44M #crypto heist. How did he do it? Was it even him? cointelegraph.com/news/coindcx-h…

Patience being a virtue doesn't just extend to the everyday #crypto user. After over a year of tricking a #victim into a signing a #wallet-draining transaction, #scammers waited for just the right balance to strike...& walked away with nearly $1mil. cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-vi…

This is how spreading #awareness makes a difference in combatting #cryptoscams...

How fast can #scammers pivot based on the #news cycle? Faster than you think. Within a day of #Aave posting record deposits, #GoogleAds were flooded with #phishing links to imposter sites. cointelegraph.com/news/aave-inve…

With every #ATH and #databreach, it gets easier for criminals to take #crypto compared to earning it. #Wrench attacks are a real threat, and they're only increasing... cointelegraph.com/news/1-bitcoin…

Even a core #dev can get duped when it comes to #crypto. The culprit? A malicious #extension (with over 54k downloads & great reviews). One stolen private key later and his #wallet was drained... cointelegraph.com/news/core-ethe…

In the world of #crypto, talking about your stack is akin to flashing #cash in public. You don't know who's listening. You don't know who they know. You don't know what any of them are capable of. #Whales know it & they're on the defensive... Are you? cryptoslate.com/bloomberg-face…

Is #KYC coming to #DeFi? The US #Treasury is certainly exploring the idea, and they have their eyes set on #smartcontracts. In the not too distant future, they could be getting a lot more personal with #identity checks to curb #fraud & #moneylaundering. cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasu…

Apple users beware. A new zero-click #exploit was found that requires no interaction to compromise your device, & it only takes #hackers sending a single image to do it. #Apple is urging users to update their #OS w/ the latest patch to resolve the issue. cointelegraph.com/news/update-yo…

Billionaire heiress Taylor Thomson reportedly lost over $80M in #crypto bets driven by #psychic advice...A stark reminder that spiritual guidance is not the same as financial #expertise. cointelegraph.com/news/billionai…