Business

Underground Market Pays $20K a Month for Crypto ‘Vishing’ Scams

In brief GK8 researchers have discovered threat actors recruiting professional voice impersonators on underground forums to target U.S. crypto executives. The personalized “vishing” campaigns make operatives up to $20,000 monthly. Attackers possess curated datasets of executive personal information and use deepfake technology, voice changers, and sophisticated infrastructure to bypass traditional security measures. Cybercriminals are recruiting…

DeFi

BNB Whale Drained of $13.5M in DPRK-Linked Phishing Attack

In brief A Binance Smart Chain user fell victim to a phishing scam and lost $13.5 million worth of tokens on Tuesday. Early reports suggested that BNB lending platform Venus Protocol had been hacked, but blockchain security firms subsequently confirmed that this was not the case. Venus Protocol and security firm PeckShield are in contact…

Law and Order

Fake Law Firms Targeting Crypto Scam Victims, FBI Warns

In brief The FBI has released an updated advisory warning that fictitious law firms are targeting victims of crypto scams for further exploitation. The agency noted that scammers return to the scene of the crime, winning former victims’ trust because they know the details of lost funds and when transfers were made. Members of the…