Jameson Lopp, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency community and co-founder of CASA, has been featured in a series of interviews discussing various topics related to Bitcoin and online security. His discussions range from the historical role of Cypherpunks in internet privacy to the emerging threats posed by quantum computing. Lopp also addresses critical issues such as the inheritance of cryptocurrency and the tactics used by social engineers to exploit individuals. In a separate report, it was revealed that scammers managed to steal at least $300 million in cryptocurrency from Coinbase users last year. This prompted the FBI to launch Operation Level Up, aimed at alerting potential victims about online scams, particularly those involving cryptocurrency investments. The operation emphasizes the importance of vigilance when interacting with individuals online who may offer investment advice.
Have you recently... ➡️ Met someone online ➡️ Built a friendship or relationship ➡️ Followed their advice to invest in #crypto? It might be a scam! The #FBI is stepping in with Operation Level Up to alert victims before it’s too late. Learn more: https://t.co/2Y5gwaBK1y https://t.co/6mLlTUn4f2
NEW: @BikesandBitcoin does a deep dive on the latest social engineering scam that is targeting Bitcoiners including Scott Offord and Larry Lepard. https://t.co/nOCgHja1SI
To Catch a Scammer: Part 2 🕵️♂️ How did scammers steal at least $300m in crypto from Coinbase users last year? I played along with one of them to see how their scheme works. Here's the audio & what I saw on my end, plus tips on how to know you're being scammed. https://t.co/H4vs69ieuG