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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 6
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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 $89K, while hackathons on Solana and AI signal builder optimism.
My take: The surge in exploits and scam warnings shows security is still crypto's Achilles' heel, but proactive measures like Operation 50/50 are a step forward. Hackathons keep the ecosystem alive despite market jitters.
Prediction: Expect more regulatory crackdowns and user education pushes as scams persist, but builder activity will sustain innovation.
Public sentiment is wary and cautious, with users sharing scam alerts and seeking safety, yet hopeful about new projects.
#251
https://hackernoon.com/ethereum-20-and-chainlink-the-story-so-far-and-what-to-expect-in-2020-7mmh33zb
Hackernoon
ETHEREUM 2.0 AND CHAINLINK: The Story So Far And What To Expect In 2020 | HackerNoon
When investing into cryptocurrency you want to look for projects that will make the
#252
🔸Name: RugTV ($RUGTV) at 💎 Stonfi
CA:EQDw19ioWwqZuI1sGe2AbdTzmGtnhz46J7GIDtSSwx7r38DM
💎MC:$2,136 | TS: 1b
⛽️LP:$854(320 TON+20%TS)
💰Price: 0.0₆8 TON ($0.0₅2136)
🥷Renounced: ✅ Yes
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📈 Chart🌐 Explorer🔥 Buy $RUGTV
#253
BINANCE FHISHING SCAM WARNING!!!
https://youtu.be/wRS_OLuACEU
t.me/WePumpTalk 💬
108 views18:53
#254
密码学—公钥密码学（非对称密码）| Hacker Dōjō Workshop
DoraHacks Live at 11:30AM UTC 3-2-2023
https://www.binance.com/vi/live/video?roomId=2120493
Binance Live
密码学—公钥密码学（非对称密码）| Hacker Dōjō Workshop | Binance Live
主题：密码学—公钥密码学（非对称密码 | Hacker Dōjō Workshop
时间：2月3日 北京时间19:30
Dōjō Hacker: Sputnik
#255
**Fluid xác nhận đã bù đắp toàn bộ thiệt hại sau vụ hack trên Resolv**
Fluid xác nhận vụ exploit liên quan đến Resolv đã khiến giao thức phát sinh khoảng 21 triệu USD nợ xấu sau khi hacker mint trái phép 80 triệu USD USR mà không có tài sản thế chấp.
Tuy nhiên, khoản nợ đã được xử lý hoàn toàn từ
#256
Road to OSCP 11: Blocky HackTheBox
--> https://ggtionogu.medium.com/road-to-oscp-11-blocky-hackthebox-314201fbcf03
# Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:54:55 GMT
Medium
Road to OSCP 11: Blocky HackTheBox
Follow along my OSCP journey! This is my 11th target from the TJNULL’s OSCP list.
#257
Get data from Your Smart-Contract with ton.js
DoraHacks Live at 10:00AM UTC 3-2-2023
https://www.binance.com/vi/live/video?roomId=2120137
Binance Live
Get data from Your Smart-Contract with ton.js | Binance Live
TON will distribute AWS coupons ($50/coupon) & NFTs to good
#258
Creating an NFT mint dappon Waves | Waves Hackathon 2022 Workshop
DoraHacks Live at 1:00PM UTC 3-2-2023
https://www.binance.com/vi/live/video?roomId=2120537
Binance Live
Creating an NFT mint dappon Waves | Waves Hackathon 2022 Workshop | Binance Live
Waves Hackathon 2022 Workshop
#259
The Supabase Open Source Hackathon
Launch Week вот-вот начнется, и мы проводим хакатон параллельно в течение всего времени. У вас есть более 10 дней, чтобы создать новый проект с открытым исходным кодом с использованием Supabase и получить шанс выиграть $1500 в качестве спонсорской поддержки G
#260
iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog
Amazon Has the Best Deal on AirPods with Wireless Charging Case this Black Friday
➖ @appleupdates ➖
iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog
Amazon Has the Best Deal on AirPods with Wireless Charging Case this Black Friday
If you are lookin
#261
✅ #TARDO got verified | TARDO the Frog
`0x48b59b1563588a509289920c2acaf88dc4558bb1`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/TardotheFrog) | [Twitter](https://x.com/tardothefrog) | [Web](https://tardothefrog.xyz/)
📊 Traders: 22
💰 MC: 13.1k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `38m` [Bybit](https://etherscan.io/
#262
✅ #WANDY got verified | Wandy by Matt Furie
`0xb724bfb6b95207f0fe03407e0546975479ec98e6`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/wandyoneth) | [Twitter](https://x.com/wandyoneth) | [Web](https://wandyoneth.lol/)
📊 Traders: 44
💰 MC: 76.4k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `6m`
⏰ Launched: `6m`
🔍 [DexT](h
#263
✅ #MELLOW got verified | Mellow Man
`0x3b144e84d653a4ab7fc83e05c1649e44607b7fd7`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/mattmellow0x69) | [Twitter](https://x.com/mattmellow0x69) | [Web](https://furiesmellow0x69.fun/)
📊 Traders: 16
💰 MC: 91.0k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `12m`
⏰ Launched: `6m`
🔍 [
#264
✅ #ARCHAI got verified | Arch AI
`0x9029a140d058414b0b59f87769211b2d14f30610`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/archai_fi) | [Twitter](https://x.com/archaifi) | [Web](https://archai.live/)
📊 Traders: 66
💰 MC: 366.5k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `14m`
⏰ Launched: `13m`
🔍 [DexT](https://www.dex
#265
✅ #LANDO got verified | Lando The Landwolf
`0x074efca582523a3ef84d51ab146ffffe303d390c`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/Landothelandwolferc) | [Twitter](https://x.com/LandoERC) | [Web](https://landotoken.com/)
📊 Traders: 20
💰 MC: 10.0k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `25m` [0x..d4e](https://ethers
#266
✅ #AI got verified | Any Inu
`0x2e1b61d242003f8abef51d4de6e2a68986356ddd`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/anyinu_erc) | [Twitter](https://x.com/anyinu_erc) | [Web](https://anyinu.lol/)
📊 Traders: 46
💰 MC: 82.5k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `3m`
⏰ Launched: `3m`
🔍 [DexT](https://www.dextools
#267
✅ #TOAD got verified | Acid Toad by Matt Furie
`0xbef0cfa19877d10d892b47253f98a586fcb79e60`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/acid_toad_eth) | [Twitter](https://x.com/acid_toad_eth) | [Web](https://instagram.com/reel/DJbVQDHMLxR/)
📊 Traders: 52
💰 MC: 82.6k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `7m`
⏰ L
#268
✅ #TANKER got verified | Tanker | Designed by Matt Fur
`0x503dcbefaa15117af9e519f3451c5e614798d0b2`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/tanker_matt_eth) | [Twitter](https://x.com/tanker_matt_eth) | [Web](https://tankermatteth.fun/)
📊 Traders: 50
💰 MC: 119.1k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `4h 26m` [0
#269
Meta — Hack The Box Machine Writeup
--> https://fluffyc3rb3rus.medium.com/meta-hack-the-box-machine-writeup-e196e6f85ba1
# Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:32:39 GMT
Medium
Meta — Hack The Box Machine Writeup
Meta is a medium machine that you can find on Hackthebox. I hope that you will lear
#270
✅ #BRETT got verified | Lil Brett by Matt Furie
`0x99df1390b433300f7dc0598500bd10803ea812cd`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/lil_brett_erc20) | [Twitter](https://x.com/lil_brett_erc20) | [Web](https://lilbrett.live/)
📊 Traders: 59
💰 MC: 185.6k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `6h 49m` [0x..d4e](htt
#271
✅ #FuckYou got verified | Fuck You
`0x052671500b4e65e1a23095aec6eb582e1e3901d8`
🌐 Socials: | [Twitter](https://x.com/Matt_Furie) | [Web](https://instagram.com/p/C69JzwmtUsx/)
📊 Traders: 20
💰 MC: 7.5k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `34m` [0x..d4e](https://etherscan.io/address/0x9642b23ed1e01df
#272
⚠️ The feed "iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog" doesn't seem to work. Check it, and remove it if necessary
63 views18:27
#273
✅ #MATT got verified | Matt Furie
`0xa2c3fcae14587f23c521ab3de428457b67a5568f`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/MATTonErc20) | [Twitter](https://x.com/MATTonErc20) | [Web](https://mattfurieoneth.vip/)
📊 Traders: 50
💰 MC: 388.0k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `31m` [0x..a9c](https://etherscan.io/ad
#274
✅ #STRAWBERRY got verified | Strawberry
`0xa5fb76e4a2976525f46ba446bdfd3cbcec83b69b`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/strawberryonERC) | [Twitter](https://x.com/strawberryonERC) | [Web](https://strawberryoneth.lol/)
📊 Traders: 65
💰 MC: 161.0k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `9m`
⏰ Launched: `9m`
#275
Price analysis 11/13: BTC, ETH, XRP, LINK, BCH, LTC, BNB, DOT, ADA, BSV
MediaA few altcoins are trying to start a new up-move even though Bitcoin is struggling to pull above $16,300.
via Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/3lqdIL4
57 views23:41
#276
✅ #GUCHO got verified | Gucho
`0xd5fa1c840a350bdd3c7010c6eef88407ec54ec0d`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/Gucho_eth) | [Twitter](https://x.com/Gucho_eth) | [Web](https://guchooneth.lol/)
📊 Traders: 70
💰 MC: 280.3k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `10m`
⏰ Launched: `10m`
🔍 [DexT](https://www.de
#277
✅ #FROGLIC got verified | Froglic by Matt Furie
`0x8577c32aba6282723cb32d34d0c69408eae5f21b`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/froglic_erc) | [Twitter](https://x.com/froglic_eth) | [Web](https://froglic.lol/)
📊 Traders: 65
💰 MC: 98.8k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `9m`
⏰ Launched: `9m`
🔍 [DexT
#278
✅ #FURABIT got verified | Matt Furie Rabbit
`0xb0cff0dff22e10592d8db62a34d58ce82e26ba22`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/FURABIT_ETH) | [Twitter](https://x.com/FURABIT_ETH) | [Web](https://furabit.cc/)
📊 Traders: 44
💰 MC: 429.8k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `19h 36m` [0x..34e](https://etherscan
#279
✅ #COIN got verified | S&P 500
`0x7191c4a9d17c35483ed0d976c54a707e5213ed58`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/coin500_erc20_portal) | [Twitter](https://x.com/WatcherGuru)
📊 Traders: 37
💰 MC: 32.2k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `2m`
⏰ Launched: `2m`
🔍 [DexT](https://www.dextools.io/app/en/ether
#280
https://www.france24.com/en/rss
Search and recovery continue in Mexico as Otis death toll climbs
Acapulco was struggling Sunday to recover from the extraordinarily powerful Hurricane Otis, which claimed 48 lives across southern Mexico and provoked widespread power, water and telephone outages.
#281
✅ #BOR got verified | Book of Rato
`0xb9191f93cc3ebe8cedafa4b2582651d88a512911`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/book_of_rato_rat) | [Twitter](https://x.com/book_of_rato) | [Web](https://bookofrato.cool/)
📊 Traders: 85
💰 MC: 365.1k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `7h 0m` [0x..39e](https://etherscan
#282
✅ #BORK got verified | ETHBork
`0x48faaf3e557019c4881f53f2f5b7c1826db2686d`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/BORKONETH) | [Twitter](https://x.com/Borkonethmeme) | [Web](https://borkmeme.fun/)
📊 Traders: 51
💰 MC: 360.5k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `28m` [0x..34e](https://etherscan.io/address/0xd
#283
🛑 **Verified:** 💱YeldAi (💱YeldAi)
**Scan:** 🛑 __Repeat Scammer__
**Issues:** 🛑 __Repeat Scammer__.
**CA:** `0x25096E3cf8b9a165cfbc05fA1805550e56Bd4df3`
**Supply:** 65,000,000 (+18 decimals)
🔗 TG 🤷♂️ | Web 🤷♂️ | Twitter 🤷♂️ | [Code](https://etherscan.io/address/0x25096E3cf8b9a165cfbc05fA18055
#284
✅ #AI got verified | AI Challenges By Vitalik
`0xb6bf7ae9d679b7e43ec50faafbeb9bdcbe7de0a6`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/aichallenges_erc20) | [Web](https://reddit.com/r/aiclass/comments/n37xb/some_p)
📊 Traders: 46
💰 MC: 136.1k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `3m`
⏰ Launched: `3m`
🔍 [DexT](h
#285
✅ #MAGA got verified | (Money Account for Growth and
`0xe6cfd579a33046d18570bc87856582e8b8921620`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/MAGA_erc20_official) | [Twitter](https://x.com/EricLDaugh)
📊 Traders: 48
💰 MC: 125.4k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `21h 51m` [0x..ecb](https://etherscan.io/address/0
#286
✅ #Helpcoin got verified | "Vitalik Bitcoin Consulting C
`0x05b46d401d31b9f5b5f0b737034ba6950bca7c0d`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/Helpcoin_erc20_official) | [Web](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/helpcoin-bitc)
📊 Traders: 49
💰 MC: 75.1k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `4m`
⏰ Launched: `
#287
✅ #GAMERLON got verified | GAMERLON
`0x33aad3fdaa214e3b3e9957e47e0f4f72f5fce701`
🌐 Socials: __none__
📊 Traders: 57
💰 MC: 84.4k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `8m`
⏰ Launched: `8m`
🔍 [DexT](https://www.dextools.io/app/en/ether/pair-explorer/0x33aad3fdaa214e3b3e9957e47e0f4f72f5fce701) | [Dex
#288
✅ #AI got verified | AI Challenges By Vitalik
`0xbd8675c65b85da55c740ccf80926eab19b3a751d`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/AIChallengeVitalik) | [Web](https://reddit.com/r/aiclass/comments/n37xb/some_p)
📊 Traders: 56
💰 MC: 84.8k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
🏦 Funded: `4h 37m` [0x..39e](https://etherscan.
#289
beauty, and clean shots, I’m drawn to the dark and uncanny, and I love filming it all. I feel my expression is well-rounded, and I’m always learning. I’ve been doing this for over a decade, and still I struggle with taking too long. Too long to film, too long for costumes, too long in editing. But I
#290
✅ #AI got verified | AI Challenges By Vitalik
`0x54bfb0449effd591cc38754d8afc234810560bc1`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/aichallengesbyvitalik_eth) | [Web](https://reddit.com/r/aiclass/comments/n37xb/some_p)
📊 Traders: 43
💰 MC: 128.6k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `1m`
⏰ Launched: `1m`
🔍 [
#291
✅ #ELON RAT got verified | ELON RAT
`0xe40eebe981a8afbbfbd752a2ff3c17edb4faea01`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/ELON_RAT) | [Twitter](https://x.com/elonmusk)
📊 Traders: 49
💰 MC: 295.7k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `11m`
⏰ Launched: `11m`
🔍 [DexT](https://www.dextools.io/app/en/ether/pair-e
#292
✅ #COPPER got verified | Origins of Bonk
`0x4e23f35a10eb2a06045ad591e8a350f0ac96a100`
🌐 Socials: [TG](https://t.me/copper_erc20_portal) | [Web](https://didlo.tumblr.com/post/141848251426/didlo-s)
📊 Traders: 39
💰 MC: 52.5k
❗️ **SCAM SPOTTED** ❗️
⏱️ Deployed: `1m`
⏰ Launched: `1m`
🔍 [DexT](https:
#293
iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog
Here Is an Early Look at an iPhone App That Mimics Click Wheel iPod
➖ @appleupdates ➖
iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog
Here Is an Early Look at an iPhone App That Mimics Click Wheel iPod
Want to bring back some nostalgic memories fr
#294
NEW DELHI: Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 38 points, or 0.34 per cent higher at 11,139, in signs that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Friday. Here are a few stocks which may buzz the most in today's trade:
SBI, Tata Motors, IOC and Sun Pharma: SBI, Sun Pharmaceu
#295
Second Life Spotlight - Sergio Castellanos
https://community.secondlife.com/news/featured-news/second-life-spotlight-sergio-castellanos-r11274/
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Sergio Castellanos, the creative force behind GioNation, a machinima collective and learning space dedicated to storyte
#296
Author: Unknown
(23/01/02022)
Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami
https://techncruncher.blogspot.com/2022/01/tonga-struggles-with-ash-psychological.html
Blogspot
Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami
The lat
#297
iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog
Apple’s Latest Published Patent Details 2-Way Charging Feature at Great Length
➖ @appleupdates ➖
iPhone Hacks | #1 iPhone, iPad, iOS Blog
Apple's Latest Published Patent Details 2-Way Charging Feature at Great Length
We expected Apple t
#298
Benvenuto in Nintendo Community ITA 🛠🎮🇮🇹
Seleziona la piattaforma che preferisci per procedere ⤵️
Canale Ufficiale (Clicca) 🇮🇹 - Entrando in questa piattaforma riceverai le novità della Nintendo in modo da restare sempre aggiornato.
Gruppo Ufficiale (Clicca) 🇮🇹 - Questa piattaforma ti farà entr
#299
☘️**(First Call)** [**Score**](https://t.me/CallAnalyserPortal/181)**: 32/100** | $DRAGON got first call at $6.5K mc from:
⚡️Caller: [INFINITYGAIN CALLS](https://t.me/InfinityGainCalls/3362) | [**CPW**](https://t.me/CallAnalyserPortal/130)**:** 528/1000
🟩[Check Stats](https://t.me/CallAnalyserBot?
#300
🇮🇳Business News Headlines
Economic Times
Ø RBI lifts ban on HDFC Bank issuing Credit Cards
Ø Motorola expects India business to grow at least in triple digits
Ø India's investment in US Treasuries goes up 10 per cent in three months
Ø SBI Card raises Rs 500 cr by issuing bonds
Ø India likely