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TAO Holder Loses $11.2M in Phishing

June 3, 2024
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TAO Holder Loses $11.2M in Phishing

In what marks the largest reported phishing attack of June, a user of the Bittensor (TAO) artificial intelligence platform incurred a staggering loss of over 28,000 tokens valued at $11.2 million. The attack, first brought to light by onchain investigator ZachXBT via his Telegram channel, underscores the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals in the cryptocurrency space.

According to ZachXBT’s findings, the attacker employed a sophisticated strategy by dividing the pilfered funds among 18 separate wallet accounts before consolidating them into 16 accounts. Subsequently, these accounts orchestrated the transfer of tokens from the TAO network to Ethereum, where they were converted into ETH and USDC stablecoin across three decentralized exchanges.

This method of dispersing and recombining funds serves as a common tactic among scammers aiming to evade detection by centralized exchange monitoring systems designed to flag suspicious transactions. Such intricate maneuvers led ZachXBT to deduce that this incident was indeed a phishing attack, characterized by its covert nature and exploitation of user trust.

Phishing attacks in the cryptocurrency realm typically involve the creation of fraudulent websites masquerading as legitimate platforms, such as decentralized exchanges or lending applications. Unwitting users authorize token transfers to these malicious sites, believing them to be affiliated with reputable protocols, only to fall victim to theft instead of the intended transaction.

As crypto phishing scams continue to proliferate, they remain a prevalent threat, posing significant financial risks to users who may unknowingly disclose sensitive information or authorize token transfers to fraudulent entities. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and robust security measures in safeguarding digital assets within the crypto ecosystem.

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  • TAO Holder Suffers Massive Loss of $11.2 Million in Phishing Scam
Tags: BittensorCryptocurrenciescyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber threatsEthereumJune 2024TAO HolderTelegramZachXBT
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