Okay, crypto fam, let's talk turkey. Trezor's recent phishing warning – the one about scammers mimicking support emails – isn't just another security alert. It’s a flashing neon sign screaming that it’s high time for us to collectively up our game. It is not a cause for alarm, but a...
Dear Trezor users, it’s time to get ready and crank up your security. A new phishing campaign is actively targeting Trezor users, and being aware of the dangers is your first line of defense. Trezor recently released a security advisory warning all their users to be on high alert. This...
The Trezor phishing incident, while seemingly contained, throws a harsh spotlight on a fundamental flaw in the cryptocurrency ecosystem: our misplaced trust. We're so busy celebrating decentralization that we've overlooked the gaping security hole it creates. While the promise of “be your own bank” sounds liberating, what’s the reality once...
On Monday, Trezor, a cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider, issued a safety alert to its users regarding an ongoing phishing scam. This scam is supercharging Trezor’s overwhelmingly positive technical support. This security advisory follows the hack of Cointelegraph’s main banner indigenous publishing platform over the weekend. It highlights the increasing sophistication...
A recent phishing incident has prompted Trezor, a provider of hardware wallets, to issue a security alert and urge users to update their devices. The alert comes after news surfaced of a victim losing 10 BTC, showing how scammers over the years have become more sophisticated in their targeting of...
Ledger’s elaborate new scam, which involves employing official-looking letterhead and goading users to a fake website, is seriously disgusting. It takes advantage of your trust and takes advantage of the very real fear of losing all your crypto. This isn't just about a few bad actors; it's a symptom of...
Heads up to Ledger users! Or, a more advanced email phishing scam could be alarming you with a bogus copycat site designed to drain your crypto holdings. This latest scam first popped up around two weeks ago. It takes advantage of previous data breaches and uses fear of the unknown...
The news hit me like a cold wallet: A crypto VC, someone supposed to be at the bleeding edge of finance, fell for a phishing scam and lost a chunk of their life savings. Mehdi Farooq of Hypersphere, a guy betting on the future of digital assets, got rekt by...
Mehdi Farooq, investment partner at Hypersphere, who recently survived a particularly sophisticated phishing attack. This cyber attack set him back tens of thousands of dollars, a significant blow to his life savings. The attack included a very artistic honeypot Zoom call. This recent situation is further evidence of the evolution...
ClipBanker is dangerous malware, specifically designed to surveil and replace clipboard data on compromised devices. This specific malware is just one member of a growing class of attack vectors known as clipboard hijackers. More importantly, it raises dire consequences to cryptocurrency users. Providing real world relevance, it works quietly behind...
