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Bitcoin's Dark Side Exposed! Is Your Crypto Really Worth It?

Bitcoin's Dark Side Exposed! Is Your Crypto Really Worth It?

Okay, let's talk crypto. Everyone's jumping on the bandwagon, right? Lambos, early retirement, digital gold… the hype is inescapable. I'm here to tell you, after all the champagne's been popped and the confetti's settled, there's a grim reality lurking beneath the surface. A sobering reality that ought to make you...

40 Fake Crypto Extensions? Here's How to Party-Proof Your Wallet

40 Fake Crypto Extensions? Here's How to Party-Proof Your Wallet

Forty fake crypto extensions. Forty! You may be tempted to hide your balance sheet in a laundry basket. I know, I know, it’s very tempting to just act like crypto never happened! Let’s face it, putting our heads in the sand is not the answer. The digital Wild West just...

Is Crypto's Golden Age Over? The Looming Threat of Advanced Scams

Is Crypto's Golden Age Over? The Looming Threat of Advanced Scams

The narrative could go either way, are we seeing the glow of crypto’s golden age fade, or merely crossing into an especially harmful new chapter? Unfortunately, fraud has skyrocketed over the last year, with an alarming 150 percent increase in Q2 of this year alone. Furthermore, the spike isn’t just...

Crypto's Wild West Just Got Wilder: 3 Ways to Dodge the New Scams

Crypto's Wild West Just Got Wilder: 3 Ways to Dodge the New Scams

Folks, let's be brutally honest: the crypto space sometimes feels like the digital equivalent of the Wild West. Except this time instead of Old West bandits raiding stagecoaches, we’ve got cyber criminals robbing us of our cash with mind-boggling speed. And guess what? The situation just escalated – big time....

Crypto Scams Employ Psychological Tactics, Surge 150% in Q2

Crypto Scams Employ Psychological Tactics, Surge 150% in Q2

Throughout the second quarter, crypto users were hit with an unprecedented wave of complex and psychologically manipulative scams. Criminal actors have become increasingly sophisticated in their techniques. Another victim claims to have lost $6.5 million after buying an at-risk cold wallet that was advertised on TikTok. The spike in these...

5 Crypto Scams That Will Steal Your Vibe (And How to Stop Them)

5 Crypto Scams That Will Steal Your Vibe (And How to Stop Them)

Okay, fam, let's get real. Crypto was sold to us on principles of freedom, financial empowerment, and creating a better future where we’re in control of our own money. Fraud has been truly next level in recent months. It’s not just about lines of code anymore. They’re mind fuckers, emotion-mongers,...

Crypto Scams Evolve: "Psychologically Manipulative" Attacks on the Rise

Crypto Scams Evolve: "Psychologically Manipulative" Attacks on the Rise

Crypto users are falling victim to a wave of attacks that exploit their psychology. Scammers are employing new and never-before-seen tactics to rob victims of their digital assets. Lisa, the operations manager at SlowMist, lives up to her name by sounding the alarm. During the second quarter, she observed a...

Crypto's Dirty Little Secret The Experts Don't Want You To Know

Crypto's Dirty Little Secret The Experts Don't Want You To Know

Alright, let's talk crypto. You’ve read the rags-to-riches stories, the claims of financial freedom, and perhaps even tried it out yourself. I’m here to let you in on a secret they don’t often tell you. The real price of crypto extends well beyond those dollar amounts you read about on...

Trezor Users Beware: Phishing Alert! How to Stay Safe

Trezor Users Beware: Phishing Alert! How to Stay Safe

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...

Trezor's Phishing Attack Reveals Crypto's Achilles' Heel Trust

Trezor's Phishing Attack Reveals Crypto's Achilles' Heel Trust

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...