Security & Scams
Security alerts, hack investigations, scam warnings, and best practices for protecting crypto assets. Coverage of major exploits and protocol vulnerabilities.
474 posts · 2026-05-17 · Page 2
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Research Brief
Research Brief · 17 May 2026
Through research on the following hot topics: crypto scams and exploits dominate, with Operation 50/50 targeting botters and ref farmers, a Kelp DAO bridge exploit threatening $230M, and warnings about fake Shiba airdrops. Bitcoin is under pressure at $89K, while hackathons on Solana and AI signal builder optimism.
My take: The surge in exploits and scam warnings shows security is still crypto's Achilles' heel, but proactive measures like Operation 50/50 are a step forward. Hackathons keep the ecosystem alive despite market jitters.
Prediction: Expect more regulatory crackdowns and user education pushes as scams persist, but builder activity will sustain innovation.
Public sentiment is wary and cautious, with users sharing scam alerts and seeking safety, yet hopeful about new projects.
#51
**🚀**** 7 Key Moves From CrossFi this October! ****🌐****
**
We’re changing everything in DeFi, and here are 7 Key Moves you can’t miss:
1. [**CrossFi Mainnet Launch** - 15th October](https://crossfi.org/blog/crossfi-mainnet-launch-a-new-era-in-decentralized-finance/): Welcome to a new era of DeFi!
#52
🚀 The [**AI Hackathon**](https://identityhub.app/contests/ai-hackathon) review period has been extended until **April 3**.
The results exceeded all expectations: over 160 submissions, 4x the [**previous contest.**](https://identityhub.app/contests/agent-tooling-fast-grants)
The volume and variety
#53
🏆 **Celebrate the Champions of the Open League Hackathon!** 🏆
After 8 weeks of relentless innovation, the Open League Hackathon has reached its glorious finale.
Today, we honor 28 winners across 6 tracks who have not only gained recognition but also made a significant impact on the TON Ecosystem.
#54
🚨 **New Scam Alert: Fake Offer Names on Telegram Gifts**.
There’s a new type of scam going around that targets Telegram gift holders, and it’s sneakier than you think.
**Here’s how it works**:
The scammer changes their display name to a long string of text that mimics the offer notification mess
#55
💎 **TON at OpenClaw Lobster Cave | Cannes**
Building AI agents on TON? This is a focused opportunity to ship.
TON and [Hacken](https://t.me/hackenai) are launching OpenClaw Hackathon:
• Start: March 25
• End: March 29, 23:59
• Results: March 30
Over 200 builders have already joined. Build, test,
#56
[**TON AI Agent Hackathon.**](https://t.me/toncoin/2333)** 24 hours left **🧠
If you know a **builder** who should be in this, s**end it to them.**
[**Submit your entry here**](https://identityhub.app/contests/ai-hackathon) 💗
[WalletKit |](https://docs.ton.org/ecosystem/walletkit/overview) [Alpha
#57
🚨 ALERT: Thorchain has been exploited on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, Base for $10M+, per ZachXBT.
[News](https://cointelegraph.com/) | [Markets](https://cointelegraph.com/category/markets) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@cointelegraph?si=4ge6Mqs-_0fvJCM2)
#58
🔓TON AI Agent Hackathon has closed. 150+ projects submitted.
To everyone who built something over the past two weeks: thank you. You showed what this ecosystem is capable of when builders get behind an idea.
Judging starts now. Winners announced next week.
👀 [Here are all the submissions](https:/
#59
📉 📉 📉 Multi-chain exploit drains at least $10M from THORChain; protocol pauses trading and RUNE tumbles ~15%
[Read Analysis](https://whale-alert.io/stories/dfb401a8b37382/Multi-chain-exploit-drains-at-least-10M-from-THORChain-protocol-pauses-trading-and-RUNE-tumbles-15)
#60
🗿 **Happy N**ew Year 2025 🗿
🌲 It's time to summarize the first year of our app and tell you about what lies ahead for all of us.
👍 **This year, thanks to you, our dear users, we were able to achieve:**
- In mainnet since July 2024;
- We were in the top 2 DeFi project of the Open League summer hac
#61
**The Open League Season 6 starts today** 🚀
On the occasion of the new season 11 Summer Hackathon finalists gathered and started a huge giveaway of 25000 Telegram Stars ⭐️ Join all of the channels and win the prize 👍
#62
🔥🚀** FIRST PLACE IN THE OPEN LEAGUE HACKATHON**
[**SettleTON**](http://t.me/settleton_bot) took the first place in the **DeFi** track. Our team is grateful for the awesome support of the community and the **❤️**** TON Foundation**!
We have a great responsibility for DeFi on TON and will delight yo
#63
🇰🇵💻 “Làm remote cho công ty Mỹ” phiên bản Triều Tiên:
Ngồi Bình Nhưỡng, fake CV thành dev fullstack, nhưng laptop thì cắm ở… nhà dân Mỹ 😅
Trong 5 tháng qua, Mỹ đã tống 8 ông chủ “trang trại laptop” vào tù vì tiếp tay cho hacker Triều Tiên trà trộn vào đội IT của các công ty lớn.
Cách vận hành nghe
#64
**🚫 Beware of scammers!**
**Our official accounts:**
👨🏻💻Support:
https://t.me/crossfibotsupport
✅Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/crossfitapnews
❤️Telegram Chat:
https://t.me/crossfitap
🐦Twitter:
https://x.com/crossfichain
🎮Discord:
https://discord.gg/crossfi
‼️If someone contacts you clai
#65
📉 📉 📉 THORChain confirms $10M exploit, launches recovery portal and $10M treasury-funded refund pool for affected users
[Read Analysis](https://whale-alert.io/stories/90b501fe2736b8/THORChain-confirms-10M-exploit-launches-recovery-portal-and-10M-treasury-funded-refund-pool-for-affected-users)
#66
Let’s say you are up $100k
And u roundtrip to $0 prodit
But if u gave away even just $2000 to others while ur up $100k
That’s only 2% of ur profit
But while ur +$0
Others are +$2000
And if u go -$20k
Some other people in the world simply went up only from ur action, they received literally
#67
in regards to bitcoin, quantum fud puts a hard ceiling of potential btc performance until there is a clear path to making btc quantum resistant
whether quantum threat is realistic or not in the next 5-10 years or less is irrelevant
markets front run and make decisions based on probabilities.
if
#68
SCAMs DO run the hardest, and hopefully this could shine another light at that
#69
https://t.me/+7NZZqvv9ymZkNGNl
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#70
💪** THIRD LEADERBOARD FOR NFT**
Time is running out to become an [**NFT Holder**](https://getgems.io/collection/EQDnAI8phcXDggahObRx4W90oh5WcODReEXDzAUJPpcbGXMd) for the **Private Beta** and receive the **AIRDROP** ❤️
🥳 [__Results of the third leaderboard__](https://telegra.ph/file/cd97259733cd016
#71
I did not trade that but there was also a lot of grave dancing there (reasonable so bc it was a hack) — but the delusional bulls are getting the CTO to work so you gotta respect that lol.
#72
It went to 17M~ alone by just anticipating him to continue saying Scam Altman.
Does it do anything beyond 1-2m~ for just painting the narrative that Sam Altman is a scammer without reliance on Elon tweeting himself? We'll see how the interest persists over time, but will monitor as we go.
If wron
#73
I threw some back into $SCAM just in case for that wild factor that it is near pico bottomed and the basecase attacks from Elon and his homies
#74
🚫 Beware of Scammers! 🚫
🥷 We have noticed increased activity **from scammers!**
‼️ **Important:**
- Do not agree to personal token sales or exchanges via P2P.
- Do not send your wallet address or seed phrase
- The CrossFi team is not responsible for such cases ❌
**Our official links**:
❤️ You c
#75
📊 每日东南亚反诈骗动态 / Anti-Scam Updates / 東南アジア反詐欺情報 / 동남아 반사기 동향 / อัปเดตการปราบปรามการหลอกลวง
中文：
实时更新诈骗集团打击进展，曝光诈骗公司及相关人员信息，提醒防范高薪招聘骗局，提高安全意识
English:
Daily updates on anti-scam operations in Southeast Asia, exposure of scam companies and related individuals, stay alert and do not trust high-paying
#76
📊 每日东南亚反诈骗动态 / Anti-Scam Updates / 東南アジア反詐欺情報 / 동남아 반사기 동향 / อัปเดตการปราบปรามการหลอกลวง
中文：
实时更新诈骗集团打击进展，曝光诈骗公司及相关人员信息，提醒防范高薪招聘骗局，提高安全意识
English:
Daily updates on anti-scam operations in Southeast Asia, exposure of scam companies and related individuals, stay alert and do not trust high-paying
#77
【中文】
这里专门曝光诈骗集团与真实案例，拆解骗子每一步操作，还原受害者经历，用最直观的方式告诉你骗局如何发生，让你提前避开风险。
【English】
This channel exposes scam networks and real cases, breaks down every step of how scammers operate, reconstructs victims’ experiences, and shows you clearly how scams happen so you can avoid the risks in advance.
【日本語】
このチャ
#78
【中文】
这里专门曝光诈骗集团与真实案例，拆解骗子每一步操作，还原受害者经历，用最直观的方式告诉你骗局如何发生，让你提前避开风险。
【English】
This channel exposes scam networks and real cases, breaks down every step of how scammers operate, reconstructs victims’ experiences, and shows you clearly how scams happen so you can avoid the risks in advance.
【日本語】
このチャ
#79
I think the narrative has steered away from "NEEDING ELON TO TWEET SCAM ALTMAN" atp now and it goes to the narrative of just Elon power mogging Sam Altman
#80
Anywho was a nice weekend off, Lakers couldn't close out the game and win and got 0-4 swept 🥀 Sadge but was a close one. Back to trading today, tho not much else to trade unless you were dancing with the "RK hack" coin
#81
**🔥**** Đến lượt dự án nhà Trump ****$WLFI**** lên đơn kiện Justin Sun **
Nguyên nhân:
🖤 Justin Sun bôi nhọ danh dự của $WLFI khi gọi họ là scam
🖤 Lợi dụng sự nổi tiếng trong cộng đồng để hạ bệ dự án nhằm lái giá $WLFI
__Vụ này ai sẽ thắng đây ae 😂__
@HCCapital_Channel
#82
SCAMs run the hardest
#83
**🤬**** The rest of the market is just realizing they have a Sybil problem.**
We’ve been building the solution for years. Every cycle, a new chain or protocol gets exploited by farmers. Why? Because they focus on raw TVL, not on-chain identity integrity.
__For a reliable Web3 economy,__**😵**__we d
#84
SCAMER ALERT!! FAKE AMAZON JOB SCAM!! GO AND PRANK IN THIS NUMBER GUYS!!! LMFAO 👄
5.03K views11:25
#85
**🚫 Beware of scammers!**
**Our official accounts:**
✅Official Telegram Channel: https://t.me/crossfitapnews
❤️Telegram Chat:
https://t.me/crossfitap
🐦Twitter:
https://x.com/crossfichain
🎮Discord:
https://discord.gg/crossfi
‼️If someone contacts you claiming to be from the CrossFi team - they are
#86
【中文】
这里专门曝光诈骗集团与真实案例，拆解骗子每一步操作，还原受害者经历，用最直观的方式告诉你骗局如何发生，让你提前避开风险。
【English】
This channel exposes scam networks and real cases, breaks down every step of how scammers operate, reconstructs victims’ experiences, and shows you clearly how scams happen so you can avoid the risks in advance.
【日本語】
このチャ
#87
📊 每日东南亚反诈骗动态 / Anti-Scam Updates / 東南アジア反詐欺情報 / 동남아 반사기 동향 / อัปเดตการปราบปรามการหลอกลวง
中文：
实时更新诈骗集团打击进展，曝光诈骗公司及相关人员信息，提醒防范高薪招聘骗局，提高安全意识
English:
Daily updates on anti-scam operations in Southeast Asia, exposure of scam companies and related individuals, stay alert and do not trust high-paying
#88
🔥**Chiêu trò thâm nhập dự án của nhóm hacker Triều Tiên**
Nhóm hacker Lazarus của Triều Tiên bị phát hiện dùng Git Hooks để giấu malware trong các chiến dịch nhắm vào developer Crypto/DeFi.
Chiêu trò của nhóm Hacker:
🖤Giả quy trình phỏng vấn, yêu cầu ứng viên clone repo code để làm task.
🖤Bên
#89
**💊**** We Upgraded.**
We revamped everything so you don’t have to struggle.
• New UI? Clean.
• Multi-wallet linking? Enhanced.
• ScoreFront? Personalized.
**Your on-chain reputation just got a **[**new home**](http://nomis.cc/)**. ****🏠**
⭐️ [Nomis Hub](https://t.me/NomisCommunityHubBot) 💠 [Nom
#90
**🔥****Huyền thoại Roaring Kitty nghi bị hack X**
Tài khoản X @TheRoaringKitty đang bị nghi đã bị hack sau khi bất ngờ đăng contract một token memescam trên Solana.
🖤Hàng loạt bài đăng sau đó đã nhanh chóng bị xoá
__Chiêu trò này khá phổ biến với các tài khoản X có tương tác lớn ae tuyệt đối khôn
#91
**🔥**** ****$SAGA**** phục hồi hơn x2 từ đáy sau khi SagaEVM mở cửa lại **
🖤 $SAGA đã có 5 ngày xanh liên tiếp từ 08/05 đến nay
🖤 Catalyst chủ đạo nằm ở việc mở cửa lại SagaEVM
🖤 Trước đó, vụ hack ~$7M xảy ra hồi tháng 01/2026 đã buộc SagaEVM phải tạm ngưng
**-> team đã fix lỗ hổng, whitelist d
#92
Alpha please market update
Crypto land continues to be a harsh environment. The past few weeks (from TRUMP to LIBRA) have revealed a lot about the current state of our industry. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting things to unfold like they did in the first weeks of the Trump administration. We will get r
#93
**🎁**** Celebrate the Holidays with TON Builders in Prague!**
Join TON DeFi Academy and EVAA Protocol for a festive wrap-up event to honor the TON Builders community and an incredible year for the TON ecosystem 😊
**Mark an incredible year for the TON ecosystem with:**
▪️ [**SettleTON**](https://t.
#94
🚀🔥** SettleTON x Torch Finance Partnership**
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between [**SettleTON**](https://t.me/settleton_bot) and **Torch Finance**, a versatile all in one DEX on the TON blockchain, recognized as the third-place winner in [The Open League Hackathon](https
#95
**Tin tức Crypto nóng nhất tuần qua:**
- Ethereum Foundation thông báo bán 10.000 ETH để trang trải chi phí;
- Binance đưa VIC, QUICK, NFP, NOM và POND vào danh sách cảnh báo;
- ZachXBT tố dự án Worldcoin (WLD) của Sam Altman là lừa đảo;
- Ông Trump tuyên bố tăng mạnh thuế nhập khẩu ô tô từ Châ
#96
India has gained free access to an advanced ChatGPT model tier — specifically the ChatGPT Go plan — for a full year, starting November 4, 2025.
Normally priced at around ₹399/month (~$4.80 USD) in India, it’s now free for 12 months for eligible users.
The reason why ChatGPT has felt dumber la
#97
**🫥**** SettleTON at the Hackers League Bootcamp in Berlin**
TON Foundation is launching a new hackathon for Telegram Mini Apps with a total prize pool of $4 000 000!
[**SettleTON**](https://t.me/settleton_bot/start?startapp)** **will be featured as a speaker at the bootcamp. Here’s what awaits yo
#98
Well, things have changed rather rapidly. I truly hope everyone is ok.
I see the merits of both arguments right now.
Bear case for me is that charts on everything apart from Bitcoin (which is also hanging on for dear life), and a few of the top majors, look destroyed.
We may have contagion an
#99
you have a choice
Bid the Michael Jackson of memecoins
Mickey mouse of genz
face of ai memes
biggest brainrot of all time
Or bid the hacked coin of roaring kitty
both around the same price
#100
https://youtu.be/HIkBIfst8oA?si=mWuUcgy-kYwNjuTj
YouTube
Police HATE That They Can't Hack These Smartphones
In this video I discuss how law enforcement groups are profiling people who have Google pixel phones because they suspect they could be criminals using Graphene OS on the