Approval phishing crypto wallet fraud campaign
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Approval phishing fraud networks were identified at scale, with more than 20,000 victims and at least $33m in additional stolen crypto tied to the operation. The fraud relied on fake alerts and popups spoofed to look like trusted apps or services, tricking people into granting full access to their cryptocurrency wallets. The activity reached more than 30 countries, showing a broad and ongoing cross-border scam operation.
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13.04.2026 11:00 2 articles · 1mo ago
Operation Atlantic disrupts approval-phishing networks
Campaign Scope UpdateUK, US and Canadian law enforcement supported by private-sector partners disrupted approval phishing fraud networks tied to more than 20,000 victims across more than 30 countries, contacted 3000 victims, froze $12m thought to have been stolen through the scams, identified a further $33m in crypto fraud, and disrupted over 120 web domains used by scammers.
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- Operation Atlantic Seizes $12m in Crypto Losses — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 13.04.2026 11:00
- Operation Atlantic Seizes $12m in Crypto Losses — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 13.04.2026 11:00