Barry Silbert
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How Morphohack Helped Us Recover $407,000 in Stolen Crypto
When people hear about cryptocurrency scams, the typical reaction is disbelief—like it’s something that only happens to people who are careless, naïve, or uninformed. I used to think that way too. But the truth is far more unsettling: it can happen to anyone. And it did happen to us.
By Barry Silbert7 months ago in The Chain
Inside My $213,000 ARB Token Loss to an Address-Poisoning Attack—And the 72-Hour Recovery That Followed
Barry Silbert, 41, is no stranger to the volatility of crypto markets. A veteran trader, blockchain advisor, and regular fintech conference speaker, Silbert has spent nearly a decade navigating the highs and lows of digital assets. But in late 2024, he became the target of a subtle, rapidly spreading cyber tactic that even seasoned investors often overlook: the address-poisoning exploit. It felt unreal but it really happened in the blink of an eye.
By Barry Silbert8 months ago in The Chain
