Venus Protocol User Targeted by Crypto Phishing, Funds Successfully Recovered

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Sep 04 2025

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Phishing Attack Incident: A BNB whale lost $13.5 million in a phishing attack on Venus Protocol, which was confirmed as an isolated incident rather than a protocol hack. The attacker gained access by tricking the victim into signing a malicious transaction.
Response and Recovery: Venus Protocol temporarily paused operations to recover the stolen funds, which were eventually retrieved by force-liquidating the attacker's position. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of phishing in the cryptocurrency sector, with significant losses reported across the industry.

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BNB (BNB) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	492.07	534.565	581.17	623.665	670.27	712.765	759.37
Fibonacci	534.565	568.601	589.629	623.665	657.701	678.729	712.765

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About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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