Crypto Detective Exposes Scammer Behind OpenAI CTO & Bored Ape CEO SIM Swaps
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT identifies a scammer aiding 17 SIM swap attacks on OpenAI and Bored Ape execs and others, resulting in millions stolen.
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