Analysis of the eth.limo domain hijack and the DNSSEC security that stopped it.
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eth.limo Domain Hijack: How a Sophisticated Social Engineering Attack Was Thwarted

A highly sophisticated social engineering attack successfully hijacked the domain for a major Ethereum gateway last week. The eth.limo incident, resolved within hours, highlights a persistent threat to the crypto ecosystem. According to a post-mortem report from the eth.limo team, the attack targeted their domain registrar, EasyDNS. The breach could have redirected millions of users […]

A smartphone displays a 'wrong number' text message, the starting point of a major cryptocurrency scam.
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Crypto Scam: How a Deceptive ‘Wrong Number’ Message Fueled a $3.4M Social Engineering Fraud

Federal prosecutors in Boston have moved to seize $3.44 million in digital assets linked to a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud that began with a simple, deceptive text message. This case, initiated in late 2024, highlights how modern financial criminals increasingly exploit human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Authorities traced the funds after victims across multiple U.S. […]

Illustration of a data breach at blockchain lender Figure, showing compromised digital security.
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Exposed: Blockchain Lender Figure Confirms Customer Data Breach After Social Engineering Hack

San Francisco, April 2025: Figure Technology Solutions, a prominent blockchain-based lending company, has confirmed a significant customer data breach. The incident, stemming from a sophisticated social engineering attack, exposes critical vulnerabilities in the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and decentralized technology. This breach adds to a growing wave of identity crime and fraud concerns […]