FYI: Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach

TechCrunch is warning companies about an ongoing and escalating wave of impersonation scams where fraudsters pose as TechCrunch reporters, editors, and event staff to extract sensitive business information. Tactics include fake media inquiry emails, phone interviews designed to dig for proprietary details, and increasingly convincing email addresses that mimic real TechCrunch conventions. The threat actors are believed to be linked to account takeover and data theft campaigns targeting crypto, cloud, and tech companies. A list of known fake TechCrunch domains is provided, along with guidance on how to verify legitimate outreach via the official TechCrunch staff page and bio contact methods.