#2023 report

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Security Breach Alert: $4.20 Million Drained in Ethereum Scam Exploiting CREATE2

A recent major phishing attack on the Ethereum blockchain exploited the CREATE2 opcode, leading to a substantial loss of $4.20 million in aEthWETH and aEthUNI. Scam Sniffer's 2023 report highlights the growing threat of crypto phishing scams, with attackers leveraging sophisticated methods, including the manipulation of contract addresses through the CREATE2 exploit.

The victim, identified by the wallet address 0x1749, fell prey to the scam, unknowingly signing multiple ERC20 Permit signatures. These signatures granted unauthorized access to scammers operating under addresses 0x00003 and 0xf6. The incident was promptly reported by Scam Sniffer on January 22, underscoring the urgency of addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures in the crypto space.

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UK drops in global workers' rights ranking - falling to be on par with Qatar

WORKERS’ rights in the UK have been degraded to the extent the country now ranks among despotic regimes such as Saudi Arabia and Vietnam,…

Workers’ rights in the UK have been degraded to the extent the country now ranks among despotic regimes such as Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, according to new global ratings. The UK has dropped in International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) annual report on workers’ rights, falling from a rating of three – countries where the ITUC considers there to be a “regular violation of rights” – to four, where the confederation says there is are “systemic” violations. Joining the UK in the number four rating are countries including Qatar – which faced high-profile criticism for its treatment of migrant workers in the lead-up to last year’s World Cup – and Oman, which is an absolute monarchy where criticism of the government is illegal. The report said: “In the United Kingdom, union busting, attempts to introduce legislation curtailing the right to strike and protest, and violations of collective bargaining agreements have become systematic and led to the country’s rating dropping from three to four.”

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Yes, the UK ranks alongside Qatar and Saudi Arabia but it should be mentioned that other members of the club include Hungary, Romania, and let's not forget the good old US of A.

Global Rights Index 2023