Specter says three separate crypto thefts topped $40 million last week

Specter says three separate crypto thefts topped $40 million last week

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2026-08-24 10:39:54
On-chain sleuth Specter said three separate incidents last week involved more than $40 million in stolen crypto, with each victim losing sums in the eight-figure range. The comment, cited by ChainCatcher, points to a week in which fresh capital was entering the market even as familiar attack methods remained active. Specter said social engineering, phishing links and wallet-draining scams are still ongoing, a mix that continues to expose users who are not closely tracking security developments. Specter also framed wallet safety as part of the investment process rather than an afterthought. His advice was straightforward: keep up with new attack cases, wallet exploits and phishing campaigns, and if you are not active on Crypto Twitter or security forums, at least follow one reliable source that posts ongoing security updates. The warning highlights that market activity and theft risk can rise at the same time.

According to ChainCatcher, on-chain sleuth Specter said three separate incidents last week involved more than $40 million in stolen cryptocurrency, with each victim losing an amount in the eight-figure range.

Specter flags ongoing scam activity

Specter said a large amount of capital entered the market last week, while social engineering, phishing links and wallet-draining scams continued to circulate.

He said crypto is not a sector where investors can simply buy assets and then stop paying attention. In his view, asset protection is part of the investment process itself. Specter urged users to stay current on new attack cases, wallet exploit activity and phishing campaigns. For those who are not active on Crypto Twitter or in security forums, he said they should at least follow one reliable source that posts regular security updates.

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