Crypto hacks fall to $49M in February as attackers shift to phishing scams
Crypto theft slowed sharply last month after a spike in January, but security companies warn that scammers are increasingly exploiting wallet permissions and social engineering tactics.
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Crypto theft slowed sharply last month after a spike in January, but security companies warn that scammers are increasingly exploiting wallet permissions and social engineering tactics.
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