In brief
- A Singapore-based man has lost his entire crypto portfolio after falling victim to an elaborate scam involving a fake online game.
- Despite using antivirus software and deleting suspicious files, the uploaded malware was able to use token theft and a Google Chrome bug to steal over $14,000 in crypto.
- The man advises other individuals, particularly developers and investors, to delete seed phrases from browser-based hot wallets when not in use.
A Singapore-based entrepreneur has lost a six-figure sum in crypto after falling victim to malware disguised as an elaborate game-testing scam.
Mark Koh, the founder of victim-support organization RektSurvivor, detailed his experience in an interview with Lianhe Zaobao and in a LinkedIn…
Dec 17 2025
