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Threat Intelligence7 min

The Malware Hidden Inside Minecraft Mods

Minecraft mod malware hides in password-protected archives and script droppers behind disposable download pages. Here is how the pattern works.

On-Chain Risk4 min

19 Stablecoin Freezes, September 21, 2026

TrustSniffer's daily stablecoin freeze report for September 21, 2026: 19 wallets frozen, $302.1k in USDT and USDC, each linked to its on-chain analysis.

Threat Intelligence6 min

Android APK Sideloading: How Malware Gets In

Android apk sideloading skips the app store's review entirely. Here is how the fake download pages behind it work, and how to check one before you install.

Threat Intelligence7 min

Free Hosting Abuse: Why It Keeps Working

Free hosting platforms are a favorite for phishing and malware drops. Here's how the pattern works and what to check before you trust a download link.

Threat Intelligence6 min

What Is Free Website Builders Malware?

Free website builders can be abused to spread malware. Here's how the pattern works, the warning signs, and how to check a site's trust score.

Threat Intelligence5 min

Executable Downloads: How the Scam Works

What an exe download scam looks like, how password-protected archives and script droppers work, and how to check a download page before you click.

Threat Intelligence5 min

What Is a Rug Pull in Crypto?

A rug pull is a crypto scam where project creators drain the funds backing a token and disappear. Learn how it works and how to spot the warning signs.

Threat Intelligence5 min

Java .jar Downloads: Malware Warning Signs

Java .jar downloads are a growing malware delivery pattern. Learn how the scam works, the warning signs, and how to check a download before you run it.

Threat Intelligence4 min

What Is a Crypto Giveaway Scam?

A crypto giveaway scam promises to double any coins you send. Learn how the trick works, the warning signs, and what to check before you send anything.

On-Chain Risk4 min

60 Stablecoin Freezes, September 16, 2026

TrustSniffer's daily stablecoin freeze report for September 16, 2026: 60 wallets frozen, $3.02M in USDT and USDC, each linked to its on-chain analysis.

Threat Intelligence5 min

What Is a Fake Cryptocurrency Exchange?

Learn how a fake crypto exchange works, the warning signs to watch for, and how to check an exchange with TrustSniffer before you deposit funds.

Threat Intelligence4 min

Crypto Pump and Dump Signs Explained

The warning signs of a crypto pump and dump, how the scheme works in practice, and what to check before you buy into a fast-moving token.

Threat Intelligence4 min

Warning Signs of Fake Ecommerce Stores

Learn the warning signs of fake ecommerce stores, from mismatched domains to risky checkout options, and how to check a shop before you pay.

Threat Intelligence5 min

How Direct Executable Download Scams Work

Direct executable download scams disguise malware as installers or updates. Learn the warning signs and how to verify a download source before you click.

Threat Intelligence5 min

What Is a Crypto Recovery Scam?

A crypto recovery scam targets people who already lost money to fraud, promising to get it back for an upfront fee. Learn how it works and what to check first.

On-Chain Risk4 min

Stablecoin Freezes, September 13, 2026

TrustSniffer's daily stablecoin freeze report for September 13, 2026: 31 wallets frozen, $4.25M in USDT and USDC, each linked to its on-chain analysis.

Threat Intelligence5 min

What Are Website Trust Signals?

Trust signals are the checkable details that separate a real online business from a fake one. Here's what to look for before you buy or sign up.

Threat Intelligence5 min

Website Asks for Crypto? Read This First

A website asking only for crypto payment removes your right to dispute or reverse the transaction. Here's how to spot the warning signs before you pay.

Threat Intelligence6 min

How to Check if a Website Is Legit

Learn the concrete checks that show whether a website is safe: domain details, secure connections, payment methods, and independent verification tools.

Threat Intelligence4 min

Money Mule Signs: How to Spot Recruitment

Money mule recruitment offers ask you to move stolen funds through your own account. Learn the warning signs and what to do if you're targeted.

Threat Intelligence5 min

What Is a Task or Job Scam?

Task scams promise easy pay for simple online jobs, then ask you to prepay before you can withdraw earnings. Learn how they work and what to check.

On-Chain Risk4 min

8 Stablecoin Freezes: September 10, 2026

TrustSniffer's daily stablecoin freeze report for September 10, 2026: 8 wallets frozen, $1.95M in USDT and USDC, each linked to its on-chain analysis.

Threat Intelligence4 min

Investment Fraud Warning Signs Explained

Learn the core warning signs of investment fraud, how fake investment platforms operate, and the checks that can help you verify one before you send money.

Threat Intelligence5 min

What Is a Pig Butchering Scam?

Learn what a pig butchering scam is, how sha zhu pan schemes build trust over time, and how to check a suspicious crypto platform before sending money.

Threat Intelligence4 min

Scam Website Statistics: Inside Our Data

TrustSniffer has analysed 3,372 websites and 17,145 crypto wallets. Here's what that dataset shows, how we built it, and what it can't tell you yet.

On-Chain Risk4 min

Stablecoin Freezes Aug 26, 2026: 7 Wallets

August 26, 2026 stablecoin freeze report: 7 TRON wallets blacklisted, $2.83M in USDT and USDC frozen, led by a $1.05M freeze. See each wallet's analysis.

On-Chain Risk5 min

OFAC Sanctions 30 Iranian Crypto Wallets

OFAC sanctioned Iranian cyber actors on 24 August 2026, listing 30 crypto wallets. See every address and the USDC freezes recorded hours earlier.

Web Intelligence6 min

Is FNDK.cc a Scam? What Our Analysis Found

Is FNDK.cc a scam? Our analysis scored it 0/100: a blacklist listing, an unverifiable license, and deposit-first grid trading. What to do if you have funds.

On-Chain Risk4 min

7 Stablecoin Wallets Frozen: Aug 8, 2026

August 8, 2026 stablecoin freezes: 7 wallets and $741.7k in USDT and USDC blacklisted, led by a $484.4k TRON address. See each wallet's risk analysis.

On-Chain Risk5 min

50 Stablecoin Wallets Frozen, Aug 7 2026

On August 7, 2026, issuers froze 50 wallets locking about $1.31M in USDT and USDC, led by a $698.2k TRON freeze. See each wallet's on-chain analysis.

Web Intelligence6 min

Sandwich Attack Scam: How It Works

How DEX sandwich attacks exploit pending swaps and slippage, what their on-chain pattern looks like, and practical ways to reduce exposure.

Threat Intelligence4 min

Ten New USDT Addresses Frozen on TRON

What ten newly observed TRON USDT freezes indicate, how issuer blacklisting works, and how readers should interpret wallet-risk signals.

Threat Intelligence3 min

Malicious PyPI Packages: Attack Chain

How malicious PyPI packages combined Python startup hooks, Bun, and obfuscated JavaScript—and what development teams should verify.

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