Unauthorized Wallet Transfers
Loss resulting from compromised private keys, seed phrases, or malicious endpoint devices (e.g., malware/phishing).
Understanding Digital Asset Incidents and Loss Taxonomy
Exchange & Custodial Platform Issues
Assets locked or inaccessible due to KYC policy violations, suspicion flags, or withdrawal holds by centralized exchanges.
Investment & Romance Scams
Financial losses involving deceptive schemes, such as fake investment platforms (Pig Butchering) or impersonation fraud.
Token & Liquidity Exploits (Rug Pulls)
Malicious smart contract deployment, liquidity draining, or unsustainable token mechanics.
DeFi & Cross-Chain Exploits
Losses resulting from bridge vulnerabilities, improper contract interactions (unlimited approvals), or protocol hacks.
NFT & Marketplace Fraud
Fraud involving fake collections, unauthorized listings (drainer attacks), or compromised marketplace accounts.
Self-Custody & Passphrase Loss
Issues related to lost hardware devices, forgotten derivation paths, or passphrase mismanagement.
Prevention & Mitigation
Implementing technical and procedural safeguards to prevent future incidents.
Why Incident Taxonomy Matters for Forensics
The type of incident dictates the entire investigative methodology. An attacker who stole funds via a compromised seed phrase requires a different set of forensic tools and legal paths than an attack that exploited a vulnerability in a poorly written smart contract.
Our Approach to Classification:
- Scope Definition (What): We first pinpoint the mechanism of loss—Was it human error (social engineering)? Was it systemic failure (smart contract bug)? Or was it institutional policy enforcement (exchange lockout)?
- Evidence Preservation (How): Each type requires specific actions. A phishing incident demands email header analysis; a rug pull demands smart contract code review. We guide you on immediate preservation steps.
- Feasibility Assessment (What next): By classifying the loss, we can accurately communicate your options: Is the path entirely blocked by cryptography? Is it only blockable through legal channels? Understanding this prevents unrealistic expectations.
⚠️ Crucial Reminder: Never assume a generic "recovery" process exists. The loss must be traced, documented, and the responsible third party (exchange, protocol, or law enforcement) must cooperate for any action to take place.
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