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X @CoinGecko
CoinGecko· 2025-08-22 08:50
Security Breach - A victim lost 783 BTC (approximately $91 million) due to a social engineering scam involving impersonation of exchange and hardware wallet customer support [1] - The stolen funds were subsequently transferred to Wasabi [1] Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Analysis - The theft occurred on August 19, 2025 [1] - The threat actor began to "peel off" the stolen funds, indicating an attempt to obfuscate the transaction trail [1]
X @Market Spotter
Market Spotter· 2025-08-22 04:00
Security Concerns - A social engineering scam resulted in the loss of 783 BTC for one victim [1] - Security remains a top concern within the cryptocurrency trading industry [1]