2026-01-16 23:38:14

Monero's Big Scam: $282 Million Bitcoin Transfer

A shockwave has swept through the market. ZachXBT, known for on-chain analytics, uncovered a massive social engineering attack that occurred on January 10.

The incident unfolded as follows: The scammers used sophisticated social engineering techniques to target over $282 million worth of BTC. By exploiting the human factor, the attackers facilitated an enormous transfer of funds.

Such incidents affect not only individual investors but the entire market. Taking security protocols and multi-factor authentication seriously in the crypto world is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

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SchroedingersFrontrun

· 01-18 19:25

282 million dollars just gone like that, this social engineering attack is really outrageous.

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TokenToaster

· 01-17 21:56

$28.2 billion? Wow, social engineering attacks are so intense!

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DoomCanister

· 01-17 03:57

Social engineering attacks are outrageous. $282 million just disappeared like that. The crypto world needs to be more vigilant.

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WenAirdrop

· 01-17 00:08

282 big pancakes are gone, the social engineer is really incredible

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Liquidated_Larry

· 01-17 00:06

Oh my god, another social engineering attack? 28.2 billion dollars just disappeared like that, I'm truly speechless.

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LiquidityOracle

· 01-17 00:05

It's another case of human error ruining things. Did you learn your lesson this time?

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TokenStorm

· 01-16 23:58

28.2 billion just disappeared like that? On-chain data shows that the social engineering attack was indeed sophisticated, and multi-signature is essentially useless... once again confirming my theory that "human nature is always the biggest vulnerability," but I still continue to go all-in, which is very much in line with my usual style.

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bridge_anxiety

· 01-16 23:56

282 million dollars just gone? Social engineering is really incredible; we should reflect on this.

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-16 23:49

282 million dollars just gone like that? Are social engineers this powerful... How many people need to be awakened?

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BridgeTrustFund

· 01-16 23:49

28.2 billion? Damn, how outrageous are these social engineering tactics?