Pudgy Penguins Phishing Scam Leads the Pack | Airdrop Alert Pro

On the one hand, the crypto world is still a newly discovered territory, and on the other hand, it is also the domain of hackers. The main story this week is the creativity of hackers in their hacking efforts and the weaknesses that still exist in the ecosystem. Here’s a close-up view of this week’s hack.

Pig slaughter scam defrauded victims of $3.6 billion.

2024, pig killing scam With a value of over $3.6 billion, it is one of the most dangerous threats to cryptocurrency users. These elaborate schemes build a foundation of trust that ultimately results in victims being manipulated into investing in fake cryptocurrency investment platforms. In total, more than 150,000 Ethereum wallets conducted 800,000 fake transactions.

Phishing ads targeting Pudgy Penguins NFT users

With new phishing techniques, fraud Launched Google ads to trick members of the Pudgy Penguins NFT project into handing over wallet information to fake websites. The campaign targets ad networks and weak Web3 frontends. Experts say this is why it is recommended to use ad blockers, URL inspections and isolating wallets in safe areas.

Animoca Brands chairman’s X account was hacked

hackers try violation Yat Siu’s X account was funded with a fictitious “ANIMOCA” token and then fled after the fraud was revealed. Incidents surrounding 2FA security have shown the vulnerabilities within social media platforms and the need for confirmation of such announcements before committing resources to any investment offer.

Zoom malware led to $1 million being stolen from cryptocurrency miners

A DeFi miner lost $1M lost after phishing attack This looks like a fake Zoom app. In addition to directly stealing funds, the malware also obtained credentials for wallets and private keys to enhance the threat of malware-based schemes.

$500,000 lost via fraudulent X account phishing scam

Phishing emails replicating official letters were used to deceive 15 well-known X accounts, including Attackers stole over $500,000. This type of scam forces people to provide login information and 2FA codes. Security experts recommend not reusing passwords, using hardware wallets, two-factor authentication and confirming emails before taking action.

Lazarus Group accuses Hyperliquid

Layer-1 DeFi platform Hyperliquid had a net outflow of US$250 million and was later accused of being hacked by North Korean hackers Lazarus Group. Although the platform denied this, its token lost 20% of its value, sparking discussion about the dangers of validator centralization and inadequate security measures.

Events this week show that as cryptocurrency markets remain weak, hackers are becoming more professional and better equipped. From phishing attacks and social engineering tactics to malware attacks, it’s important to keep an eye on and avoid leaving assets open.