In August 2025, losses due to phishing targeting cryptocurrency wallets surged by 72%, with over 15,000 victims.

[Coin World] In August 2025, losses from phishing in the Crypto Assets industry surged to $12.17 million, a 72% rise from July, affecting 15,230 victims. Significant events include a user from a certain platform losing $13.5 million, and the increasing occurrence of AI-driven voice phishing attacks, with deepfake scams rising by 1600% in early 2025. Authorities are investigating cases such as the fraud case involving the London Metal Exchange's Crypto Assets group, highlighting the growing risks posed by complex technology and irreversible transactions.

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DeepRabbitHolevip
· 09-06 15:37
A new generation of sickles has risen again.
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0xDreamChaservip
· 09-06 15:24
The mountain rain is about to come, and the wind fills the building.
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airdrop_whisperervip
· 09-06 15:20
Be careful with the coins, brothers.
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