ChainCatcher news, according to 8world, the Singapore Police Force and the Cyber Security Agency issued a joint statement indicating that recently, criminals have been observed using various methods to steal cryptocurrency from victims' wallets. Their common tactics include:Impersonating legitimate entities on social media, using giveaways or promotional activities as bait, and asking victims to "verify" their wallets by sharing login credentials and other personal information.Criminals may also impersonate the owners of cryptocurrency companies, sending malicious links under the pretext of assessing the victims' capabilities in the blockchain field. Once clicked, these links automatically transfer cryptocurrency from the victims' wallets.Additionally, criminals may exploit phishing websites, software vulnerabilities, smart contracts, etc., to invade victims' wallets and steal cryptocurrency.Singapore government agencies urge the public to take preventive measures to protect their wallets, such as: using hardware wallets and other secure offline storage devices; employing strong passwords and two-factor authentication; and regularly checking accounts.If you suspect that you have become a victim, you should immediately contact the cryptocurrency exchange to stop trading or freeze your account if possible; check and revoke any suspicious token authorizations; promptly transfer any remaining cryptocurrency from the affected wallet to another wallet; and report to the relevant authorities.

ChainCatcher news, XT.COM officially released a related announcement regarding the previous theft news.Today, it was discovered that the platform wallet with the on-chain address: 0xdb3ded7731c781224ec292e2163d9554c094fd7c has abnormal asset transfers out, and the technical department is currently conducting an active investigation. Upon verification, the amount involved is around 1 million U (12 cryptocurrencies), and this asset belongs to the platform's own assets, which will not harm the interests of any customers or users.In addition, XT.COM stated that since its establishment, the platform's asset reserves have always been managed at 1.5 times the user funds, and it plans to launch a Merkle tree asset proof system in mid-December to further enhance the transparency and security of the exchange.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian stated on social media: "Directly submitting the DEXX theft form information to our victims exceeds 1,000, and there are many more victims contacted through various channels along with our security team. The losses vary in size, and the general statistics have been disclosed before. However, there are still many that have not been submitted. We are continuously conducting various complex cross-analyses with DEXX officials and partners to avoid false reports while hoping to collect as comprehensively as possible. This is a complex task.We know everyone is anxious. In addition to the DEXX officials filing a police report, several victims have also reported to the police. As a security company, Slow Mist has an obligation to cooperate with law enforcement, and the content of law enforcement actions will not be disclosed without authorization."

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, the malware "EdtiProAI" is attempting to exploit X ads to target potential victims. If users mistakenly install this software, their wallet private keys will be at risk.

ChainCatcher news, according to ZachXBT, the cryptocurrency exchange M2 was hacked yesterday, with approximately $13 million stolen from hot wallets across multiple chains.

ChainCatcher news, the director of the Criminal Investigation Department of Bukit Aman, Su Haizir, stated that since 2020, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has lost over 440 million ringgit (approximately 101 million USD) due to electricity theft, with losses amounting to 103 million ringgit so far this year. Illegal Bitcoin mining is the main culprit behind most of the cases. (thestar)

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the cryptocurrency exchange platform BingX has fully restored its operational capabilities following a recent hot wallet incident, with all deposits and withdrawals back to normal. To address this incident, BingX has launched a new "ShieldX" program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing the platform's security infrastructure."ShieldX" introduces an upgraded wallet firewall designed to provide advanced protection against external threats, further safeguarding user assets. BingX has also partnered with leading third-party security firms to implement additional round-the-clock monitoring and threat detection, ensuring the swift and proactive identification and resolution of any vulnerabilities.

ChainCatcher news, Radiant Capital's official social media post reviewed that the protocol experienced a highly complex security vulnerability on the 16th, resulting in a loss of $50 million. The attacker exploited multiple developers' hardware wallets through highly advanced malware injection.During the intrusion, the front end of Safe Wallet (also known as Gnosis Safe) displayed legitimate transaction data, while the poisoned transactions were signed and executed in the background. This vulnerability occurred during a routine multi-signature emission adjustment process, which is conducted regularly to adapt to market conditions and utilization rates. DAO contributors strictly adhered to many industry standard operating procedures throughout the process. Each transaction was simulated on Tenderly to ensure accuracy and was individually reviewed by multiple developers at each signature stage. During these reviews, neither Tenderly nor the front-end checks in Safe showed any anomalies. To emphasize the importance of this, it was completely undetectable during the manual review of the Gnosis Safe UI and the Tenderly simulation of regular transactions, as confirmed by external security teams.Radiant Capital stated that it has been working closely with Seal911 and Hypernative and has implemented more robust multi-signature controls. The FBI and zeroShadow are fully aware of the violations and are actively working to freeze all stolen assets. The DAO is deeply disturbed by this attack and will continue to work tirelessly with relevant agencies to identify the attackers and recover the stolen funds as soon as possible.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, U.S. prosecutors have recommended to the judge that Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, should be sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a money laundering scheme related to the $6 billion hack of the Bitfinex exchange in 2016. According to court documents revealed by the government on Tuesday, Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty last year, should serve more time than his rapper wife and accomplice Heather Morgan.Last week, prosecutors indicated that Morgan, the rapper who calls herself the "Wall Street Crocodile," should be sentenced to 18 months in prison. Prosecutors stated that Lichtenstein fits the profile of young cybercriminals whose online activities "have become somewhat normalized, thereby diminishing the impact on victims." Government lawyers told a federal judge in Washington, "A harsh sentence in this case will help break this cycle."Prosecutors did not seek the maximum sentence for Lichtenstein but considered his cooperation in other criminal cases. Earlier this year, he testified in the government's prosecution of the Bitcoin Fog mixing service money laundering case. Sentencing is scheduled for November.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced on Friday that the U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit seeking to seize $200,000 worth of USDT.This action stems from an incident that occurred in February 2024, when $340,000 worth of Bitcoin was fraudulently transferred from a victim's wallet in Ohio.

ChainCatcher news, according to Etherscan data, today an address that lost over 12,000 spWETH due to phishing sent a message on-chain to the attacker’s address, "Hello, I would like to propose a peaceful resolution. If you agree to return the funds, I am willing to offer a 20% reward."ChainCatcher previously reported, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, an address signed a phishing contract signature 43 minutes ago and had 12,083 spWETH stolen, worth approximately 32.43 million USD.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Department of Justice today released an indictment, accusing 20-year-old Malone Lam and 21-year-old Jeandiel Serrano of conspiring to steal and launder over 4,100 bitcoins, worth approximately $230 million.It is reported that the two suspects were arrested last night and will appear in U.S. District Courts in the Southern District of Florida and the Central District of California, respectively.The indictment states that since August 2024, Lam, Serrano, and their accomplices gained access to victims' cryptocurrency accounts through fraudulent means and transferred the funds to accounts they controlled. They then laundered the proceeds through mixing services, exchanges, and VPNs, using the funds for international travel, nightclubs, luxury cars, and other luxury goods. Currently, the FBI and the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS are conducting an ongoing investigation into the case.