User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024 and lost funds as a result.
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According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024 and lost funds as a result.
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