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📍An NFT artist has lost his assets in a new PDF file extension scam. Security researcher Serpent has warned of a new scam that uses fake PDF files to trick its victims.
On Twitter, the researcher explained the attack method and cited the artist “Tarsio,” who lost all his NFTs and ethers after receiving a request from an alleged client.
According to “Serpent,” the artist received an art request from a client, who sent him a zip file containing the details of his request. The file contained a PDF of the supposed client’s sketches. However, instead of a regular PDF, it was a screensaver file (.scr). “Serpent” noted that this file was basically an executable script, “disguised as a PDF file.”
Upon opening it, the script executed malicious code that allowed the attacker to compromise security and take control of the digital artist's computer. From there, “all of his NFTs were listed and sold and all of his ETH was transferred to the scammer's wallet,” the researcher reported.
“Serpent” warned that this new type of scam is aimed at digital artists, influencers, promoters and even companies, platforms and cryptocurrency projects.
The researcher advised people not to open files randomly and to properly investigate their origin before taking any action.
Salvatore Ferragamo, the next luxury brand to join the NFT world
📍A limited group of customers of the prestigious Italian footwear brand, Salvatore Ferragamo, can mint their own NFTs. One of the world's most famous luxury brands, Salvatore Ferragamo, is the next to open its doors to the NFT world.
The prestigious Italian brand has launched a concept store where it will offer its customers new immersive experiences, including the possibility of minting digital collectibles. According to Forbes, from the new store, Salvatore Ferragamo will allow its customers to create NFTs alongside artist Shxpir. In total, only 256 customers will be able to mint NFTs of the brand using a variety of pieces and features predesigned by the digital artist.
Sweets are coming to the Metaverse
📍Snickers, M&M's and Twix are the new brands of the Metaverse. Chocolate and candy maker Mars Inc has trademarked its popular brands, Snickers and M&M's, for use in the virtual world.
In a trademark application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the manufacturer has asked to register its brands and products for different uses in the virtual world, ranging from the creation of NFT tokens to the creation of blockchain-based virtual products, the provision of virtual services, and much more.
Trademark attorney Mike Kondoudis shared Mars Inc's request on his Twitter account.
Goldman Sachs and Celsius's assets
📍Goldman Sachs plans to potentially invest in Celsius. One of the world's largest investment banking groups plans to buy the assets of Celsius, the cryptocurrency lending company that paused withdrawals from its platform following rumors of a liquidity crisis.
People familiar with the matter told CoinDesk that the U.S. investment bank could buy Celsius’s assets at a discount if the company’s turnaround plans fail and it ends up filing for bankruptcy. According to the report, Goldman Sachs is raising $2.000 billion to make the purchase.
In the middle of this month, the cryptocurrency-backed instant loan platform Nexo also made an offer to buy for some of Celsius's assets.
Albania prepares to tax cryptocurrencies
📍Albania plans to tax cryptocurrencies. Lawmakers in Albania, in Europe, are discussing a bill to tax cryptocurrency operations in the country. If approved, investors in these digital assets would be subject to filing taxes on their income, investments and operations in cryptocurrencies starting next year, a local media outlet reported.
Ronin Bridge is planning to open this week
📍Ronin Bridge is expected to open this Tuesday, June 28. The developers of the Ronin Network blockchain will reopen the Ronin Bridge cross-chain bridge on Tuesday to refund money to users affected by the hack that occurred in early February.
In a publication On Twitter last week, the blockchain developers reported that the Certik audit had been successfully concluded and that they were implementing the firm’s minor recommendations to reopen the Ronin Bridge later this month.
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