CRYPTOCURRENCY
HKMA Alerts Public on Fraudulent Websites Linked to China CITIC Bank
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens posing as China CITIC Bank International Limited.
HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Impersonating China Construction Bank
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about fraudulent websites related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, advising caution and urging reporting of suspicious activities.
HKMA Issues Warning on Fraudulent Websites Related to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public about fraudulent websites linked to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and provides safety guidelines.
HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to ICBC (Asia)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and phishing messages linked to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited.
HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites Linked to Bank Julius Baer
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) warns the public about fraudulent websites related to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., urging caution and immediate action if affected.
HKMA Warns Public About Fraudulent Website Impersonating Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public about a fraudulent website mimicking Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
Binance's Market Dominance Challenged as OKX and Upbit Gain Ground
The 2023 CEX Market Report shows Binance's dominance diminishing as OKX and Upbit gain market share. Factors like on-chain data, user growth, and social media presence contribute to the evolving CEX landscape.
Cryptocurrency Phishing Attacks Rise by 40% Year-on-Year in 2022
Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, has reported a 40% year-on-year increase in cryptocurrency phishing attacks in 2022. The attacks involve reaching out to investors through fake websites and communication channels that mimic official companies, prompting users to share personal information such as private keys. Attackers are evolving their strategies to lure unwary crypto investors. Recently, hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor warned against attempts to steal users' crypto through fake Trezor sites. In a survey, one out of seven respondents admitted to being affected by cryptocurrency phishing.
OpenAI Introduces New Plugin Feature for ChatGPT AI Chatbot
OpenAI has introduced a new plugin feature for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, allowing it to retrieve information from online sources and interact with third-party websites. The feature is in the alpha phase and will only be available to a limited set of users initially, with a waitlist in place to access it. The plugins include e-commerce platforms Shopify, Klarna, and Instacart, and travel search engines Expedia and KAYAK, among others.
Scammers Target NFT Users in BLUR Token Airdrop Scam
Scammers are targeting NFT users with fake BLUR token airdrop links on malicious websites, resulting in the loss of over $300,000 in ETH. Legitimate BLUR platform has been rewarding users with tokens through its three-phase airdrop incentive scheme.