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Cryptocurrency Scams in Asia Combine Malvertising and Pig Butchering
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A cryptocurrency scam campaign is targeting users in Asia, particularly Japan, with losses reaching up to ¥10 million. This operation merges malvertising and pig butchering techniques, employing both broad malicious advertising and long-term social engineering tactics to exploit victims.
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2026-02-18
Cybersecurity news articles published on the scam
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Scam campaign initiated
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Victims report losses up to ¥10 million
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