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NEAR Intents Recovers All $3.8 Million Stolen in Exploit After Ultimatum
NEAR Intents has confirmed the full recovery of approximately $3.8 million, which was drained in an exploit. The funds were returned after the team issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the identified attacker.
Oct 4, 2026
Community Bankers Sue the OCC Over Crypto Trust Bank Charters
The Independent Community Bankers of America has sued the US bank regulator, arguing national trust charters give crypto firms a "side door" into the banking system.
Oct 4, 2026
Vanity Address Risks and Look-Alike Addresses
Vanity address risks explained: how custom and look-alike crypto addresses are made, how scammers abuse them, weak generator flaws and how to stay safe.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Debit Card Scams and Fake Card Offers
A crypto card scam lures you with fake debit card offers, activation fees or phishing. See how they work, the warning signs and what to do if you were targeted.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Browser Update and Captcha Malware Targeting Crypto Users
How fake captcha malware and fake browser updates steal crypto: the paste-a-command trick, warning signs, protection steps and what to do if you ran it.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Wallet Validation and Synchronization Scams
A wallet validation scam tricks you into entering your seed phrase to 'sync' or 'verify' a wallet. Learn how it works, the red flags and what to do next.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Tax Scams: Fake Tax Authority Messages and Refund Tricks
Crypto tax scams use fake tax authority messages and refund tricks to steal funds and data. Learn how they work, the red flags and how to check a real notice.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Trading Courses and Gurus
How a crypto trading course scam works, from lifestyle marketing to upsells and fake platforms, plus a warning-sign checklist and what to do if you paid.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Hacked Project Social Accounts: How to Avoid Fake Announcements
When a hacked crypto Twitter account posts a fake airdrop or mint, losses follow fast. Learn how takeovers work, warning signs and how to verify announcements.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Supply-Chain Attacks: Malicious Packages and Compromised Wallet Libraries
A crypto supply chain attack hides malicious code in software you trust. Learn how compromised packages and wallet libraries work and how to protect yourself.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Password Managers and Crypto: What to Store and What Never To
Using a password manager for crypto: what is safe to store, why seed phrases and private keys should stay offline, and how attackers target vaults and autofill.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Physical Security for Crypto Holders: Wrench Attacks and Privacy
What a crypto wrench attack is, how criminals pick targets, warning signs, and practical privacy and wallet setups that make physical coercion less effective.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Email Account Security for Crypto Users
Email security for crypto users: why your inbox is the master key to exchange accounts, how attackers take it over, and a checklist to lock it down.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Tampered and Fake Hardware Wallets: How to Buy One Safely
A fake hardware wallet or tampered device can empty your crypto. Learn how these attacks work, the warning signs, and how to buy and set up a wallet safely.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Scammers Impersonating Regulators and Police in Crypto
How regulator impersonation scams target crypto holders with fake police, SEC or tax officials. Learn the red flags, how to verify contact and what to do.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Charity and Disaster Donation Scams
Crypto donation scams exploit disasters and good intentions. See how fake charity appeals work, the warning signs, and how to donate crypto safely instead.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Loan Scams: Upfront Fees and Fake Lenders
Crypto loan scams ask for upfront fees or collateral and never pay out. Learn how fake lenders work, the warning signs and what to do if you were targeted.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Phishing Through Search Ads: Why the Top Result Can Be Fake
Crypto search ads phishing explained: how fake sponsored results lead to wallet drainers and fake logins, the warning signs, and how to reach real sites safely.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read