Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details
2026 got off to a disastrous start for one crypto user, who fell victim to one of the largest social engineering attacks in digital asset history, losing over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin. How Crypto User Fell Victim To $282M Theft According to prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, the crypto theft occurred on January 10, […]
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