Emerging Maritime Scam in Strait of Hormuz: Fraudulent Fees and Gunfire Attacks

A new maritime scam has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz, where impostors send fraudulent fee notices to shipping companies, demanding cryptocurrency payments for passage permits. Ships have suffered financial losses and gunfire attacks, causing widespread vessel and crew detention. Maritime security experts urge enhanced risk awareness and preventive actions.

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Critical Update: weETH and eETH Cross-Chain Bridging Set for Swift Restoration

The LayerZero bridging functionality for weETH and eETH is scheduled to resume within 24 hours following guidance from security partners. The service was temporarily halted as a precautionary measure related to a third-party incident. The team is now working to ensure a secure restoration while other related contract operations remain paused for review.

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