Step Finance $30M Treasury Breach & Phishing Wave Risk Level: Critical (Impacts Solana Ecosystem & Stakers) 1. The Incident: $30M SOL Unauthorized Outflow Within the last 12 hours, Step Finance, a leading portfolio manager on Solana, confirmed a significant security breach affecting several of its treasury and fee-collection wallets. The Loss: On-chain data tracked approximately […]
Phishing Alert: The Amazon Prime “Settlement” Crypto Trap Risk Level: High (Targeting Crypto Wallet Holders) 1. The Context: Why This Scam is Trending In September 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a historic $2.5 billion settlement against Amazon for deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation practices. As of January 2026, legitimate claim notices are being […]
Market Volatility Warning: The “Recovery Scam” Surge Risk Level: Critical (Targeting Liquidation Victims) 1. The Context: Why Today? In the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has experienced over $339 million in liquidations. This volatility is primarily driven by the massive $9.5 billion options expiry scheduled for tomorrow, January 30, which has forced rapid and […]
SCAM ALERT Urgent: Federal Warning on Law Enforcement Impersonation & “Digital Arrest” Risk Level: Critical (High Financial Impact) 1. Incident Overview On January 27, 2026, federal authorities and the FBI issued an urgent warning regarding a sophisticated surge in Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams. Fraudsters are posing as federal prosecutors, sheriff’s deputies, and investigators to coerce […]
Alert: The “Fake Investment Forum” Trap (Pump-and-Dump) Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Urgency: 🟠 High (Active Social Media Campaign) Executive Summary A sophisticated wave of “Impersonation Pump-and-Dump” scams is currently targeting retail investors on social media. On January 27, 2026, it was confirmed that an Ontario investor lost $260,000 after falling victim […]
Report: The Matcha Meta / SwapNet Exploit ($17M Loss) Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Urgency: 🔴 Critical (Immediate Revocation Required) Executive Summary On January 26, 2026, the DeFi ecosystem suffered a significant security breach involving Matcha Meta, a popular decentralized exchange aggregator. The attack resulted in the theft of approximately $16.8 million […]
Report: The “Zero-Click” Android Exploit – A Silent Threat to Mobile Wallets Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Urgency: 🔴 Critical (Update Required Immediately) Executive Summary A severe security vulnerability has been discovered in the Android operating system, specifically affecting Google Pixel 9 and other high-end Android devices. The exploit is classified as […]
Report: The “NexShield” Malware – A Wolf in Ad-Blocker’s Clothing Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Urgency: 🔴 Critical (Active Distribution via Google Ads) Executive Summary A new, sophisticated malware campaign is targeting crypto users by posing as a security tool. The malicious browser extension, branded as “NexShield,” markets itself as a “Faster, […]
Report: The Waltio Data Breach & The Rise of “Tax Phishing” Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Urgency: 🔴 Critical (Active Extortion Threat) Executive Summary On January 23, 2026, French crypto tax firm Waltio confirmed a significant security breach affecting approximately 50,000 customers. Hackers successfully exfiltrated a database containing sensitive financial records, exposing […]
Report: The Pump.fun Mirage & The “Fair Launch” Lie Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Topic: Market Analysis, Rug Pull Mechanics, ShieldLabs Utility The “Fair Launch” Lie: How the Meme Coin Casino is Rigged Against You In the last 12 months, the crypto market has shifted dangerously. We have witnessed a relentless flood […]
Alert: The “Seeker” ($SKR) Token Swarm (Protecting Yourself from Launch Copycats) Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Risk Level: 🔴 High / Active Now The Context Today marks a major event in the Solana ecosystem: Solana Mobile has officially launched its native token, Seeker ($SKR), as an airdrop for owners of the new […]
Alert: The $5 Million “Flash Loan” Exploit (Anatomy of the Makina Finance Attack) Category: ShieldGuard Learn / Scam Prevention & Education Risk Level: 🔴 Critical / Active Threat The Incident On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the DeFi protocol Makina Finance was hit by a sophisticated exploit resulting in a loss of approximately $5 Million. This […]