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According to mid-year data, Web3 security losses surpassed $1.31 billion across hundreds of incidents, highlighting a shifting threat matrix where attackers increasingly bypass core protocol code to target infrastructure, bridges, and human credentials.

Coinidol.com: A sophisticated new scam is targeting the public using deepfake technology to create fake videos of prominent figures.

Coinidol.com reports: A new type of malware, dubbed "ModStealer," has been discovered actively targeting cryptocurrency wallets by evading traditional antivirus software.

Revain (REV) is a cryptocurrency and blockchain-based review platform that aims to provide a transparent and reliable system for collecting and managing user reviews.

On August 22, 2022, an unknown hacker tried to break the NEAR/ETH Rainbow Bridge. However, the hack was blocked, protecting users' money. It also cost the criminal around 5 ETH (~$8,000).

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sent a stern warning to professional networking site LinkedIn. Sean Ragan, Special Agent with the Bureau, said cryptocurrency investment scammers are on the rise on the professional network.

Russian cryptocurrency scammers have developed a new scheme to trick citizens out of their money. They offer cryptocurrencies as gift options for holidays or birthdays. However, those who get involved in this "original" idea do not receive anything in return.

Numerous YouTube accounts were hacked on January 23. Anonymous scammers used them to stream a video about a fake giveaway designed to trick users into giving away money.

The growing popularity of mining cryptocurrencies is prompting people to join this burgeoning industry. On the other hand, such users can also easily fall victim to scammers.