# Podcast Episode Description
Episode 37 of Hack Diaries explores three shocking 2025 phishing attacks, including a sophisticated Coinbase scam that bypassed two-factor authentication to steal $27,000 in Ethereum, a corporate email compromise that diverted $18,000 to Eastern European accounts, and an E-ZPass text scam that resulted in complete identity theft. Host Finn Hack breaks down how these modern scammers exploit psychological triggers like urgency and authority, while offering practical security tips to protect yourself in an era where digital scams have increased 25% year-over-year according to recent FTC data.