⚠️ JUST IN: FBI WARNS OF SCAMMERS BUILDING FAKE OFFICES
The FBI is warning of fraudulent actors impersonating real federal personnel, spoofing authentic field office phone numbers, and utilizing the identities of actual FBI, DEA, and Secret Service staff to create a facade of legitimacy.
In one instance, a fraudster fabricated an entire bogus FBI office for a video call featuring a desk, an FBI seal, and a suited agent, in an effort to persuade victims they were communicating with law enforcement.
The FBI is warning of fraudulent actors impersonating real federal personnel, spoofing authentic field office phone numbers, and utilizing the identities of actual FBI, DEA, and Secret Service staff to create a facade of legitimacy.
In one instance, a fraudster fabricated an entire bogus FBI office for a video call featuring a desk, an FBI seal, and a suited agent, in an effort to persuade victims they were communicating with law enforcement.
⚠️ JUST IN: BITGET BREACH STARTED BEFORE MASSIVE THEFT
New findings indicate that malicious actors compromised systems connected to Bitget 25 days prior to the $388M theft, beginning as early as August 31. This timeline places the initial intrusion nearly a month ahead of the $387.5M incident.
During the operation, the attackers deployed custom software to fabricate withdrawal requests and transfer the assets while leaving Bitget's private keys intact.
New findings indicate that malicious actors compromised systems connected to Bitget 25 days prior to the $388M theft, beginning as early as August 31. This timeline places the initial intrusion nearly a month ahead of the $387.5M incident.
During the operation, the attackers deployed custom software to fabricate withdrawal requests and transfer the assets while leaving Bitget's private keys intact.
⚠️ JUST IN: APPLE PATCHES ZERO-DAY FLAW AFTER CRYPTO WARNINGS
Apple has addressed vulnerability CVE-2026-86950 in CoreGraphics, stating it may have seen exploitation in an extremely sophisticated attack targeting select individuals running software older than iOS 27.
Security firm SlowMist warned the flaw poses significant risks for attacks focusing on sensitive crypto wallet data, though Apple has not confirmed the bug was used to compromise private keys or seed phrases.
Apple has addressed vulnerability CVE-2026-86950 in CoreGraphics, stating it may have seen exploitation in an extremely sophisticated attack targeting select individuals running software older than iOS 27.
Security firm SlowMist warned the flaw poses significant risks for attacks focusing on sensitive crypto wallet data, though Apple has not confirmed the bug was used to compromise private keys or seed phrases.
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⚠️ JUST IN: GATE ALLEGEDLY MISROUTES MASSIVE DIVIDEND TO BEN MEMECOIN
Gate planned a $0.33 per share dividend today for its BENUSDT perpetual contract tracking Franklin Resources. Traders report the payout was mistakenly directed to the BEN memecoin instead, causing potential massive payouts and liquidations.
Unverified estimates indicate the alleged misdistribution reached $70 to 80M according to reports. The figures remain unconfirmed by independent sources.
Gate planned a $0.33 per share dividend today for its BENUSDT perpetual contract tracking Franklin Resources. Traders report the payout was mistakenly directed to the BEN memecoin instead, causing potential massive payouts and liquidations.
Unverified estimates indicate the alleged misdistribution reached $70 to 80M according to reports. The figures remain unconfirmed by independent sources.
⚠️ JUST IN: ROCKSTAR REVEALS NEW DETAILS FOR GTA 6
Rockstar has disclosed new features for GTA 6, including regional weather changes and hurricanes. The upcoming open-world title features over 170 animal species alongside an expanded map that is roughly 2 times the size of GTA 5.
Players can explore more interiors and rooftops while enjoying new activities such as kayaking and scuba diving. According to the cover story from Game Informer, characters Jason and Lucia can also browse social media and use the WAiNK app.
Rockstar has disclosed new features for GTA 6, including regional weather changes and hurricanes. The upcoming open-world title features over 170 animal species alongside an expanded map that is roughly 2 times the size of GTA 5.
Players can explore more interiors and rooftops while enjoying new activities such as kayaking and scuba diving. According to the cover story from Game Informer, characters Jason and Lucia can also browse social media and use the WAiNK app.
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⚠️ JUST IN: New details emerge for GRAM Wallet on IOS
Fresh translation strings on translations.telegram.org reveal operational details for the built-in GRAM Wallet on the IOS version. The encrypted seed phrase backup splits into three segments stored across three separate locations.
Users must enter their backup in every new session if they skip creation, while gifts and collectible usernames display separately in the NFT list. Logging out deletes the session-associated seed phrase from the device.
Fresh translation strings on translations.telegram.org reveal operational details for the built-in GRAM Wallet on the IOS version. The encrypted seed phrase backup splits into three segments stored across three separate locations.
Users must enter their backup in every new session if they skip creation, while gifts and collectible usernames display separately in the NFT list. Logging out deletes the session-associated seed phrase from the device.
⚠️ JUST IN: GRANDMA DEFRAUDED OF $300,000 BY FAKE OFFICIALS
A pensioner lost $300,000 after fraudsters posing as government officials instructed her to deposit funds into a secure account. Two young men from Ulan-Ude, aged 20 and 21, operated as couriers and lookouts to collect and transfer the cash while retaining a small commission.
The illicit operation generated over $300,000 in total profits for the perpetrators. Both individuals involved have already been jailed for their roles in the scheme.
A pensioner lost $300,000 after fraudsters posing as government officials instructed her to deposit funds into a secure account. Two young men from Ulan-Ude, aged 20 and 21, operated as couriers and lookouts to collect and transfer the cash while retaining a small commission.
The illicit operation generated over $300,000 in total profits for the perpetrators. Both individuals involved have already been jailed for their roles in the scheme.
⚠️ JUST IN: Crypto theft linked to Alicia
A reported $400,000 theft is allegedly connected to an attacker known as Alicia, who supposedly acquired the assets via social engineering and fake exchange support accounts.
A reported $400,000 theft is allegedly connected to an attacker known as Alicia, who supposedly acquired the assets via social engineering and fake exchange support accounts.
⚠️ JUST IN: Metamask security incident forces validator exits
A security incident involving MetaMask prompted the forced exit of 17,000 ETH validators holding approximately 523,000 ETH.
While several validators remain active following the event, reports indicate that a small number of block rewards were diverted.
A security incident involving MetaMask prompted the forced exit of 17,000 ETH validators holding approximately 523,000 ETH.
While several validators remain active following the event, reports indicate that a small number of block rewards were diverted.
⚠️ JUST IN: Streamer loses funds in social engineering scheme
Three individuals, allegedly including @twink, reportedly tricked Kick streamer PapaGambles into transferring approximately $70,000 to an Exodus wallet which was subsequently drained. The suspects are now publicly claiming responsibility for the incident.
Three individuals, allegedly including @twink, reportedly tricked Kick streamer PapaGambles into transferring approximately $70,000 to an Exodus wallet which was subsequently drained. The suspects are now publicly claiming responsibility for the incident.
⚠️ JUST IN: NEW ANTI-FRAUD REGULATIONS PLANNED FOR 2027
New anti-fraud proposals for 2027 plan to ban reselling phone numbers registered under another name and outlaw grey-market SIM cards carrying preloaded credit. Online services would also need to store account data for three years.
Additionally, virtual PBX systems require listing in a dedicated registry, while sharing subscriber data for texts without legal grounds is prohibited ahead of the expected 2027 rollout.
New anti-fraud proposals for 2027 plan to ban reselling phone numbers registered under another name and outlaw grey-market SIM cards carrying preloaded credit. Online services would also need to store account data for three years.
Additionally, virtual PBX systems require listing in a dedicated registry, while sharing subscriber data for texts without legal grounds is prohibited ahead of the expected 2027 rollout.
⚠️ JUST IN: Near Intents exploited for $3.8M in BSC incident
Near Intents was exploited for $3.8M+ after its BSC hot wallet experienced multiple irregular outflows a few hours ago. The affected hot wallet has since stopped processing transactions while an ongoing incident impacts multiple EVM chains.
Stolen funds were immediately transferred to Kucoin and bridged to Bitcoin. The associated BSC theft address is 0x09fd1f5d9f185067a92493e43aa259ea4ab3ad37.
Near Intents was exploited for $3.8M+ after its BSC hot wallet experienced multiple irregular outflows a few hours ago. The affected hot wallet has since stopped processing transactions while an ongoing incident impacts multiple EVM chains.
Stolen funds were immediately transferred to Kucoin and bridged to Bitcoin. The associated BSC theft address is 0x09fd1f5d9f185067a92493e43aa259ea4ab3ad37.
⚠️ JUST IN: Major outage disrupts Fragment platform
Fragment users are reportedly experiencing a major platform outage on Fragment.com, with paid star orders failing to deliver and NFT auction details failing to update.
Fragment users are reportedly experiencing a major platform outage on Fragment.com, with paid star orders failing to deliver and NFT auction details failing to update.
⚠️ JUST IN: White House Misspells United States in Super Intelligence Accord
A typo has been discovered beneath Donald Trump's signature on the Accord on Super Intelligence, which was executed alongside six major AI executives. The document features the spelling President of the Unites States.
Fact-checkers and multiple outlets confirmed the error after the document was shared by Trump. The agreement was finalized on September 29 during a push by the administration to substitute Artificial Intelligence with Super Intelligence in federal communications.
A typo has been discovered beneath Donald Trump's signature on the Accord on Super Intelligence, which was executed alongside six major AI executives. The document features the spelling President of the Unites States.
Fact-checkers and multiple outlets confirmed the error after the document was shared by Trump. The agreement was finalized on September 29 during a push by the administration to substitute Artificial Intelligence with Super Intelligence in federal communications.
⚠️ JUST IN: Uranium Finance hack trial opens in Manhattan
A federal trial has commenced in Manhattan concerning the 2021 Uranium Finance breach. The source reports that Jonathan S. faces allegations of exploiting smart contracts to misappropriate over $53,000,000 across 26 liquidity pools.
The source adds that the funds were subsequently laundered through TC and Pokemon Cards. Proceedings are now underway regarding the incident.
A federal trial has commenced in Manhattan concerning the 2021 Uranium Finance breach. The source reports that Jonathan S. faces allegations of exploiting smart contracts to misappropriate over $53,000,000 across 26 liquidity pools.
The source adds that the funds were subsequently laundered through TC and Pokemon Cards. Proceedings are now underway regarding the incident.