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<p>In a significant blow to a cryptocurrency enthusiast, a staggering $68 million worth of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) was recently lost in a cunning address-poisoning scam, according to corroborating reports from security platform Cyvers and blockchain investigator ZachXBT.</p> 
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<p>Address poisoning, a nefarious technique gaining traction among cybercriminals, involves the manipulation of legitimate transactions by diverting them to incorrect wallet addresses. The scam unfolds as perpetrators craft counterfeit addresses that mimic the first and last six characters of the genuine destination, capitalizing on the human tendency to overlook minute discrepancies. Given the considerable length of wallet addresses, which can extend up to 42 characters, the chances of oversight are alarmingly high without meticulous scrutiny.</p> 
<p>In this intricate scheme of digital deception, the fraudster orchestrated a fraudulent wallet to masquerade as the intended recipient, seamlessly executing a 0.05 ETH transaction before clandestinely acquiring a sum of 1,155 WBTC from the unsuspecting victim.</p> 
<p>Unfortunately, hackers and scammers pervade the crypto world, employing tactics to pilfer from investors. <a href="https://www.unlock-bc.com/115499/north-korean-hackers-crypto-theft-uncovering-600-million-in-2023/" class="ek-link">Each year, millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency fall victim to such schemes</a>, underscoring the ongoing debate between industry stakeholders and regulators, such as the SEC, regarding cryptocurrency oversight. The prevalence of scammers utilizing tactics like address poisoning highlights the importance of thorough understanding of wallet addresses before initiating any fund transfers.</p> 
<p>The post <a href="https://www.unlock-bc.com/122590/crypto-user-loses-68-million-in-address-poisoning-scam/">Crypto User Loses $68 Million in Address-Poisoning Scam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.unlock-bc.com">UNLOCK Blockchain</a>.</p>

Crypto User Loses $68 Million in Address-Poisoning Scam

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