“Don’t Get Played”: TOKEN2049 Security Event Faces Remote-Access Scam Allegations
TOKEN2049 side-event organizers allegedly pushed attendees to install remote-access software; no losses confirmed.
A Singapore Police Force report circulating online alleges that organizers of the "Don't Get Played" side event during TOKEN2049 week pressured attendees to install software that would give them remote control of attendees' computers. The event, scheduled for October 11, 2026 at The Singapore EDITION, was promoted by groups using the names Apex Accelerator and Stone Venture. The complainant said they did not install the software and suffered no financial loss, so the filing describes an alleged attempt rather than a confirmed compromise. The software was not named, police have not publicly confirmed the report, and the organizers have not been charged based on available information.
- "Don't Get Played" was a free TOKEN2049 side event in Singapore on Oct. 11.
- A police report alleges pressure to install remote-control software.
- The complainant did not install it and reported no financial loss.
- Singapore police have not publicly confirmed the report; no charges are known.
- Promoted names of Bybit, Sophos, Spartan Group, and police are unlinked to the conduct.
- Countries
- Singapore
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A crypto security event that promised to teach attendees how to avoid scams is now the subject of scam allegations. The gathering, branded "Don't Get Played," was held as a side event during TOKEN2049 week in Singapore and co-hosted by groups operating under the names "Apex Accelerator" and "Stone Venture."
By Ashish Khaitan · cyble.com
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