In 2024, pig butchering scams emerged as the most significant crypto fraud scheme, resulting in $3.6 billion in losses, predominantly on the Ethereum blockchain. The scams, tracked by web3 security firm Cyvers, involved over 150,000 addresses and 800,000 transactions. These long-term frauds, where victims are groomed over time to invest in fraudulent crypto platforms, have seen a rise in sophistication, with scammers using dating apps and social media to lure victims. Cyvers recommends enhanced user education, wallet security measures, and stricter regulations to combat these scams. Additionally, a sophisticated phishing campaign using fake Zoom meeting links has stolen over $1 million in cryptocurrency, exploiting users' trust in communication platforms to deploy malware and steal sensitive data. Cyber threats increased by 40% in 2024, resulting in $2.3 billion in losses across 165 incidents, with Ethereum being the primary target. The Zoom phishing scam, linked to Russian-speaking hackers, converted stolen crypto into 296 ETH.
AI + CRYPTO SCAMS = HALF-BILLION CHAOS IN FRANCE France’s scammers are running wild, using AI and fake investments to steal millions. Victims lose up to €69K each, with young social media users falling hardest for the get-rich-quick schemes. Authorities blacklisted 5,000… https://t.co/jjvgIMpvXX
FRANCE TARGETS AI-ENABLED CRYPTO SCAMS Scams involving fake crypto investments and AI impersonations cost French victims over €500M annually. Authorities blacklisted 5,000 entities and seized €268M in assets but warn prevention is key against evolving fraud. Social media… https://t.co/2xpiKSa49D
ZOOM FRAUD TARGETS CRYPTO INVESTORS Blockchain security firm SlowMist reports a sophisticated phishing scheme involving fake Zoom meeting links targeting cryptocurrency users. Hackers used fraudulent domains to install malware, stealing sensitive data and swiping over $1M in… https://t.co/mcCQx4ZVnG