Major Crypto Theft: $24 Million Drained from Ethereum Wallet in Phishing Scam
In a significant crypto heist, an unknown individual has reportedly lost access to a staggering $24 million worth of crypto from their Ethereum wallet. The incident, believed to be the result of a phishing scam, stands a...
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The incident, believed to be the result of a phishing scam, stands as one of the largest individual crypto thefts to date, crypto news outlet The Block reported on Thursday....
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