Revolut says customer KYC, Bitcoin transaction data exposed after fake request from gov’t domain
Onchain investigator ZachXBT speculated that the incident may have been targeting high-net-worth users.
The Block•Zack Abrams12 SeptZachXBT
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Revolut exposed Bitcoin records after fake agency request
Revolut has disclosed customer identities and financial records, including Bitcoin transaction histories, after acting on a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a government agency. According to a Revolut customer notice shared on Telegram by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, the…
ZachXBT Raises WOO X Withdrawal Concerns After Users Report 3-Day Delays
The WOO X exchange is now under the scanner owing to reports of withdrawal delays by more than one user lasting for several days. Investigator ZachXBT called attention to these reports in his Investigations channel on September 6. According to the reports, various users have contacted ZachXBT with such issues
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar7 Sept
WOO X users report withdrawal delays as ZachXBT flags issues
The withdrawal delays at WOO X could undermine trust in FusionX Digital's management, echoing past issues faced by BitMart users.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team6 Sept
BitcoinIRA, iTrustCapital accused of hiding data breaches
ZachXBT alleges BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital didn't disclose data breaches despite threat actors using leaked info to victimize customers.
Protos•Aaron Wise24 Aug
ZachXBT may reject victims from seven jurisdictions
ZachXBT may reject crypto victim requests from seven jurisdictions and restrict regional access to his planned investigation website.
Why ZachXBT’s website may reject crypto fraud cases from 7 countries
Will ZachXBT's new website affect how crypto-fraud cases are investigated?
AMBCrypto•Ishika Kumari23 Aug
ZachXBT Exposes Canada as Worst Global Hotspot for Crypto Fraud
ZachXBT pointed out that Canada was the worst jurisdiction for crypto crime victims and pinpointed Toronto as one of the global hotspots for fraud. Canada ranks even higher than countries like the U.K and India, with Nigeria, Algeria, Bangladesh, and Morocco also mentioned among the worst. Canada Ranked As Worst Jurisdiction For Crypto Crimes by […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko22 Aug
ZachXBT to launch website with restrictions on ‘low quality’ countries
Restricting access based on jurisdiction may limit support for crypto scam victims, potentially leaving many without crucial assistance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 AugA
Harmony Protocol exploit mints 4B ONE, but why did ZachXBT refuse help?
Can Harmony contain the exploit before fraudulent supply becomes a lasting market burden?
AMBCrypto•Lennox Gitonga12 Aug
ZachXBT Names Tiffany Milanovich in Alleged Wallet and Coinbase Theft Network
Milanovich's connection to John Daghita turned hostile after she recorded him and shared the call. He retaliated by posting her name publicly.
ZachXBT Traces $5M Crypto Thefts to US-Based Support Impersonation Scammer
Onchain investigator ZachXBT named a US-based threat actor, Tiffany Milanovich, who is tied to at least $5 million in crypto theft through fake support calls. According to his findings, Milanovich worked as a “caller,” phoning victims while posing as support staff and talking them into surrendering access to their funds. He said she recorded herself
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir11 Aug
ZachXBT Refuses to Trace the $88M Coldcard Hack
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT says he has no plans to trace the $88.6 million Coldcard hack, telling followers that Bitcoin’s community has offered him little support in return for his work in years past. ZachXBT Says He Has “Less Obligation” to Help The prolific onchain investigator, known for unmasking hackers behind some of crypto’s biggest thefts, […]
Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati3 Aug
Drift exploiter moves $44M through Tornado Cash after months
Drift’s attacker moved 23,095 ETH worth $44.4M into Tornado Cash after three months, while ZachXBT declined further solo tracking work on X.
ZachXBT’s Hardware Wallet Criticism Ignites Debate Over Crypto Self-Custody
Mobile wallets may offer a smoother experience, but critics warn they introduce a much broader attack surface than dedicated hardware.
Trezor exec rebuts ZachXBT’s claim that hardware wallets are ‘complete garbage’
ZachXBT called hardware wallets 'complete garbage' and recommended a crypto-only iPhone. Trezor's CCO Danny Sanders fired back, sparking a heated
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
Trezor exec pushes back on ZachXBT claim that hardware wallets are ‘complete garbage’
"I do not advise using them for important tasks like signing transactions or storing funds," ZachXBT wrote this week.
The Block•Kyle Baird17 Jul
Using an iPhone as Crypto Wallet? ZachXBT and Roman Storm Weigh In
Roman Storm backs ZachXBT's iPhone wallet idea but warns missing BIP39 passphrase support leaves mobile self-custody exposed.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth16 Jul
Is using an old iPhone safer than a crypto hardware wallet? ZachXBT thinks so
ZachXBT recently argued that a dedicated iPhone offers better security than a hardware wallet, a line of reasoning that already splits crypto's security community. Both devices are fundamentally signing devices, and the real vulnerability crypto has spent a decade building around lives in what a valid signature gets to do once it exists. Hardware wallets […]
CryptoSlate•Gino Matos16 Jul
ZachXBT Calls Hardware Wallets “Complete Garbage,” Labels Ledger the ‘Worst’ Crypto Wallet
This week, the topic of crypto security became a relevant one because of blockchain researcher ZachXBT’s remarks on the reliability of hardware wallets in relation to self-custody of funds. In fact, his views were in contrast to the current practices and drew attention to the issue of crypto wallets’ protection
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar16 Jul