#CryptoSecurity101

🚨 $330 million in Bitcoin was stolen through social engineering 😯😧

One of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in 2025 just occurred — 3,520 Bitcoins (~$330.7 million) were stolen from a user in the United States.

But here’s the surprise:

There was no flaw in the smart contracts. There was no breach in the blockchain.

It was a purely social engineering attack — a psychological attack targeting human trust, not the code.

🔍 What happened exactly?

The scammers impersonated trusted service providers, gradually building a relationship of trust over weeks.

Once inside, they extracted sensitive wallet details — and within hours, the Bitcoin was gone.

The money was quickly laundered through more than 50 wallets and 20 exchanges, making recovery nearly impossible.

🧠 What is social engineering in the world of cryptocurrency?

It’s not about breaking encryption.

It’s about exploiting human behavior — fear, urgency, and trust.