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Let's Go Phishing: Presearch Edition

25 Nov 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Great White Snark

Yesterday, I got an email alleging to be from Presearch and claiming that I have funds available for withdrawal. The problems with that message are as follows: The email sender's domain doesn't match that of Presearch, which is a red flag. I don't y...

Inside JaiChai's Head: "Random token deposits into your crypto wallet? Don't fall for this scam!"

6 Sep 2024 1 minute read 1 comment JaiChai

Some recent events: I randomly received 62,000 BOOM Token in my Exodus wallet. Was I expecting a BOOM Airdrop? No. Did I initiate a BOOM ERC-20 to BOOM BEP-20 token swap? No. Is the 62,000 BOOM a bonus from Swap Aggregator or DEX transactions? No. D...

How ChatGPT Saved Me From a Phishing Attack!

30 Aug 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Cyfab

I've experienced a few phishing attempts recently, and they were shockingly convincing. The scam starts off innocently enough—a job offer for a writing or translation gig, paid in ETH, no less. It sounds like easy money, right? But here's where it ge...

The $1050 Per Week 'Dream Job' That Almost Cost Me Everything: My Terrifying Phishing Escape

20 Aug 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Cyfab

Whew! Dodged another bullet, folks. Just when I thought I was immune to these phishing scams, another one came slithering into my DMs on X. This time, it was all about being a "tester" for a new social network. $1050 for a week? The cash-strapped s...

Hot Wallet Security: The Difference Between Mass Adoption And Adoption No Mas (Pt I)

23 Apr 2024 9 minute read 0 comments Tigerius

Part 1. Outlining the problem: Wen Mass Adoption?! Mass adoption is not about mere numbers—it is driven by a groundswell of basic, grassroot needs in search of real solutions that are built upon the bedrock of trust. In crypto we often hear the rally...

Ethereum Phishing Scams on the Rise: How to Protect Your Crypto

23 Mar 2024 4 minute read 2 comments MintDice.com

Scams in the cryptocurrency world are all too common, and an already bad problem grew worse in February. According to an article on Bitcoin.com, phishing scammers were able to siphon over $47 million worth of crypto from accounts in February 2024 alo...

ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence: New Threats from Hackers (translated to english)

14 Feb 2024 2 minute read 7 comments oOmega

With technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an incredibly powerful tool, accompanied by both positive applications and potential threats. One of the most significant threats associated with AI is its exploitation by hacke...

WARNING - Phishing Scam.

17 Jan 2024 1 minute read 0 comments 2MFTProductions

This is a quick heads up. I got this message in my inbox. Not all Phishing scams are created equal, but this one was the closest to getting me in some time.  I do have 1 NFT somewhere out there. There is no reason anyone would ever want to pay 5.13...

Crypto starts with… dasjdjhsaheq

6 Jan 2024 3 minute read 3 comments AntiScam

Didn’t you know that “Crypto starts with Dajdjasodasd” 🤡 Same scam, different name. Same scam, different name. Same scam, different name. Same scam, different name. How does this scam work? Users who might think they “invest money”...

How To Receive Wallet Transactions Notifications by Email - Keep Watch!

1 Jan 2024 5 minute read 2 comments Crypto Safety First

Because you take security very seriously, you want to know what happens in your cryptocurrency wallet at any time. - ❔ Are you receiving tokens or NFTs you haven't purchased?  - ❔ Are any of your crypto assets being transferred? - ❔ Is there any s...