A hacking operation that is allegedly backed by North Korea has been reported to be targeting blockchain and cryptocurrency employees through LinkedIn.
More DetailsSocial media giant, Twitter has revamped its security measures for high profile accounts ahead of the U.S. November Presidential Elections.
More DetailsTornado Cash received 1,774.5 Ether (ETH) from the Raydium protocol exploiter. The Solana-based DeFi protocol was attacked on December 16, 2022. Hackers are being fought by exchange security personnel.
More DetailsDamage estimates were $120 million.
More DetailsFrench authorities apprehended two individuals in Platypus' $9.1 million exploit.
More DetailsArbitrum-based algorithmic stablecoin startup Hope Finance loses $2 million to a smart contract attack.
More DetailsUS Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
More DetailsOn January 23, a DEX received $155 million in Ether. The Wormhole attack, which lost 120,000 Wrapped ETH on Feb. 2, was 2022's third biggest crypto heist.
More DetailsThe display compares OpenSea NFT trading amounts to floor pricing.
More DetailsMoonbirds co-founder Kevin Rose. He lost about $1.1 million in NFTs to a phishing fraud.
More DetailsAzuki, a popular nonfungible token project, had its Twitter account hacked, stealing almost $750K in USDC in 30 minutes.
More DetailsNicholas Horelik of Web3 Builders stated, “end users ought to have this functionality” to understand asset security.
More DetailsPaolo Ardoino, the CTO of Bitfinex and Tether tells us why safety and security should always be a top priority for crypto exchanges.
More DetailsThe Wormhole hacker transferred another $46 million to MakerDAO to take advantage of arbitrage profits.
More DetailsWhite hat hackers identified weaknesses in crypto wallet OneKey's software earlier this year that allowed them to hack a hardware wallet in one second, however OneKey corrected the problem and no one was affected.
More DetailsThe hacker's vaults show that Oasis sent 120,695 wstETH and 3,213 rETH to Jump Crypto on February 21.
More DetailsOver $103 million was lost to crypto exploits, scams, and hacks in April, with the total loss for the year reaching $429.7 million. Major hacks included Bitrue exchange and South Korean GDAC exchange, and flash loan attacks took around $20 million. Exit scams saw a loss of $9.4 million.
More DetailsJump Crypto and Oasis recover $140m from Wormhole hack, showcasing importance of collaboration and innovation in fighting crypto hacks.
More DetailsThe FBI confiscated the property in October 2022 for violating "federal law," with the NFTs valued over $100,000.
More DetailsMetaMask informed customers that it never emails account data or collects KYC information.
More DetailsDespite recent recoveries, $4bn was lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2022. Increased security measures, such as DeFi and multi-signature wallets, can help.
More DetailsThe Raydium protocol exploiter transmitted 1,774.5 ETH to Tornado Cash, a sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer. On December 16, 2022, the Solana-based DeFi protocol was attacked. Exchange security staff are fighting hackers.
More DetailsIn January, crypto attacks cost PeckShield $8.8 million, compared to $121 million last year.
More DetailsAccording to a research by SlowMist Hacked Statistics, the total amount of money that has been stolen from blockchains is an astounding $30,011,604,576.24. This information comes as a stunning surprise.
More DetailsThe SlowMist Weekly Security Report (Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2023) underscores ten security incidents in the crypto realm, with Stars Arena suffering the heaviest loss of $3 million. From DNS hijacking to Discord hacks, the report highlights the financial repercussions and urges the community to adopt stringent security measures.
More DetailsBlockchain security company PeckShield has warned about "dozens" of BingChatGPT pump-and-dump tokens.
More DetailsBitfinex successfully prevented a complex exploit attempt targeting $15 billion worth of XRP, highlighting the continuous need for advanced security measures in cryptocurrency exchanges. The exchange's correct system configurations played a pivotal role in averting potential theft, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity practices in the digital currency domain.
More DetailsWebaverse co-founder Ahad Shams sent a public statement about being hacked for $4 million in a hotel lobby.
More DetailsThe CoW Swap team informed users that dealers do not need to cancel permissions due to the vulnerability.
More DetailsEntering the world of cryptocurrency can be a daunting prospect for newcomers, with several practical and psychological barriers to overcome. Most people who’ve heard of Bitcoin are aware of its notorious volatility, and in some cases, of negative headlines associated with cryptocurrencies, such as the risk of hacks and losing private keys.
More DetailsPAID token crashed by over 75% instantly after the popular PAID Network DeFi protocol experienced a massive hack.
More DetailsData from Chainalysis reveals that almost one million Bitcoin is circulating on the dark web between bad actors and illicit darknet markets.
More DetailsBlockchain has made the creation of DApps (Decentralized Applications) a reality. The benefits rendered by DApps considerably out-weigh those presented by Apps (Applications).
More DetailsFollowing the hack of its platform resulting in a reported loss of over $150 million, KuCoin exchange is back in business after completing some wallet upgrades
More DetailsNew Zealand police are warning about a new porn blackmail scam that is targeting residents who watch adult content videos in the country. Scammers will take compromising video or photos of the victim while they are watching pornography and later contact them demanding a ransom in Bitcoin to keep the content private.
More DetailsA senior worker at Bithumb, a leading South Korean crypto exchange, is in a tight spot after a Korean court discovered that he is liable for web safety legislation breaches. As a result, his misdeeds made the crypto exchange vulnerable to a 2017 hack that led to the loss of cryptocurrency holdings worth $6 million USD.
More DetailsInsurance giant Lloyd’s has launched a new insurance product to protect digital asset holders against the rising threat of cybercrime in the crypto market.
More DetailsThe US Department of Justice has filed a suit against North Korean state-sponsored cyber hackers for allegedly perpetrating two major cryptocurrency heists.
More DetailsOne of the big four accounting firms, KPMG estimated that at least $9.8 billion in cryptocurrencies have been stolen by hackers since 2017 due to security issues or poorly written code. According to the KPMG report, the cryptocurrency market will need to see huge improvements for the $245 billion industry to keep growing.
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