
In recent developments within the cryptocurrency sector, significant financial losses have been reported due to scams and security breaches. A user identified as 'Qklpjeth' suffered a $25 million loss after mistakenly transferring 7,912.31 ezETH to an inaccessible contract address, highlighting the risks associated with decentralized finance. Additionally, the #vETH contract was exploited, resulting in a loss of $440,000. The team behind the contract has offered a 20% bug bounty to the exploiter in hopes of recovering the funds. Overall, 2024 has seen over $800 million lost through phishing incidents, with May being particularly severe, recording 25 attacks in one month. Recent reports indicate that three users lost a total of $876,000 within hours due to various scams, underscoring the ongoing vulnerabilities in the crypto space. A user also reported losing $341,103 after signing a phishing Permit2 signature, raising concerns about the safety measures in place for crypto users.
When someone falls for a web3 phishing scam, ask yourself: 🤔 What wallet were they using? Choose your wallet wisely! https://t.co/G6cbOheFFC https://t.co/6gg0qfANF0
🚨 Another shocking story: Today, a user lost $341,103 by signing a phishing Permit2 signature. What’s wild? He has been in crypto for over 5 years - and this isn’t the first time he’s been scammed 👇 https://t.co/KVKO7ulgo2
$800 MILLION LOST TO CRYPTO HACKS IN 2024 2024 isn’t even over, and hackers have drained $800M in crypto using tricks like ice phishing and wallet draining. May was the worst—25 attacks in one month. Ice phishing? That’s when scammers con you into signing sketchy contracts… https://t.co/E42Mnu3ICQ


