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71 guides on security and scams, newest first.
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FAKE Gotchis is an Aavegotchi art name, but that does not make every similarly named NFT or physical artwork official. Check the collection, token and seller separately before you pay.
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Binance is not subject to a blanket UK ban on crypto ownership, but the FCA restricted regulated activity and new UK sign-ups have remained closed. Here’s what that means for you in 2026 and how to check your account safely.
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Crypto.com is a real crypto platform, but that alone does not make every account, transaction or product risk-free. Check the right company, protections and fees before you deposit.
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OneShot Miner is best treated as a hobbyist Bitcoin-mining gadget, not a dependable way to earn income. Check the exact model, verified performance, power use and seller terms before you pay, then set it up without exposing your wallet or computer.
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OpenSea’s 2022 email breach exposed addresses, not wallet keys. Learn what happened, what the leak means in 2026, and how to handle suspicious messages safely.
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The August 2021 Poly Network exploit drained more than $600 million in crypto, then the attacker returned nearly all of it. Here’s what happened, why cross-chain bridges can be vulnerable, and what to check before you bridge funds today.
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A token falling from “hero to zero” does not by itself prove fraud. Use the contract, trading history and project communications to assess what happened to Polygold—and what you should do if you hold it.
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The roughly $13 million headline concerns an exploit tied to QiDao’s use of Superfluid contracts. Here’s how to understand the incident, check whether you may be exposed, and avoid treating an old loss figure as a current security verdict.
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The 2022 Ronin bridge theft was valued at roughly $600 million and attributed by the FBI to North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. Here’s how it happened, what the attribution means, and what you should check before using a bridge today.
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Rug pulls can wipe out a token’s value, but the claim that 2025 was the worst year ever needs qualification. Here’s how to interpret the loss estimates, check a token before you buy, and act if something goes wrong.
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Rugzombie was described as an experimental way to revive tokens from scam projects through NFTs and staking. Its current status and ability to recover losses are unclear, so protect your wallet and verify every claim before interacting.
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A price rebound after a reported hack does not prove that BXH is safe, that losses were recovered, or that the project has resumed normal operations. Before interacting with a BXH token associated with OKExChain, verify the incident, the exact contract and any recovery plan.
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A wallet drain is usually caused by a stolen recovery phrase, a deceptive transaction or a compromised device—not a flaw that lets someone endlessly hack every Solana wallet. Learn how to contain a drain, check what happened and protect any funds that remain.
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The Squid Game token, or SQUID, became a notorious 2021 rug pull: buyers could acquire it but its contract blocked many from selling, while the creators cashed out. Here’s how the scam worked, what victims can do now, and the checks that can help you avoid a repeat.
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The Tornado Cash dispute asks whether publishing and maintaining code can be protected speech—or whether a privacy service can be sanctioned for how it is used. Here’s what the US sanctions fight was about, what changed, and what the debate means for crypto users in 2026.
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The widely reported Twitter hack happened in July 2020, when attackers used social engineering to gain access to employee tools and take over high-profile accounts. Here’s what happened, what information was exposed, and how to respond safely if you see a new breach claim.
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Treat reports about a Vulcan Forged hack as a reason to check your own exposure—not as proof that every wallet or game asset is affected. Here’s how to verify what is known, protect your accounts and avoid recovery scams.
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A reported loss of about $8.4 million involving Bunni in 2025 was described as an exploit of a Uniswap hook—not a phishing attack on Uniswap itself. Here’s how to distinguish the incidents and what to do if you clicked a suspicious link or approved a transaction.
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Waves CEO’s accusations against Alameda Research should be treated as allegations, not proof that the firm manipulated WAVES. Here’s how to assess the claim, understand what changed after FTX’s collapse and protect yourself from trading on unverified claims in 2026.
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Harmony’s $1 million offer followed the 2022 theft of about $100 million from its Horizon bridge. Here’s what the attacker’s reported fund movements did—and didn’t—mean, what was later recovered, and how to avoid related scams.
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A crypto private key is the secret that lets a wallet authorize transactions. Learn how it differs from your address and recovery phrase, who controls it, and how to protect it.
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A crypto rug pull is a scam that leaves token buyers or DeFi users with losses, often by removing liquidity or restricting withdrawals. Learn how these schemes work, what warning signs to check and what to do if you’re affected.
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Bridges move assets and messages between blockchains, but the systems that make those transfers possible can also create concentrated points of failure. Learn why attackers target them, what past exploits reveal and how to check a bridge before you use it.