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Hacker behind $2M crypto heist receives job offer from victim protocol
27.9.2024
Despite losing $2 million in a smart contract exploit, Bedrock offered the hacker a role to help secure its protocol and recover stolen funds
White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations
27.8.2024
The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November
White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations
27.8.2024
The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November
Ronin Network Reclaims $12 Million in Stolen Digital Assets
7.8.2024
Ronin Network stated that digital assets worth $12 million, siphoned by so-called white hat hackers on August 6, were returned in full the same day. The Ronin team mentioned that they paused the bridge approximately 40 minutes after the first on-chain action was detected. The team also assured...
Ronin ‘white hat’ attacker returns $10M in ETH after apparent accidental front-run
6.8.2024
The MEV bot returned nearly all of the funds, and the team claimed that $500,000 was being paid to it as a bounty
Ronin ‘white hat’ attacker returns $10M in ETH after apparent accidental front-run
6.8.2024
The MEV bot returned nearly all of the funds, and the team claimed that $500,000 was being paid to it as a bounty
Ronin Network Paused Amid $9.8M Hack, White Hat Activity?
6.8.2024
As the uncertainty in the crypto market continues to grow, we witness another hack reported by PeckShield. Ronin,…
Ronin Network exploited for $9.8M in ETH, white hat hacker suspected
6.8.2024
If the exploit occurred due to a white hat hacker, the funds could soon be returned to the blockchain
Ronin Network exploited for $9.8M in ETH, white hat hacker suspected
6.8.2024
If the exploit occurred due to a white hat hacker, the funds could soon be returned to the blockchain
Kraken Calls Security Research Firm’s Demands ‘Criminal’; Certik Slams Threats Against Its Employees
19.6.2024
Kraken has accused an unnamed security research firm of stealing $3 million from its treasury and attempting to extort more money. Nick Percoco said so-called white hat hackers failed to fully disclose the bug transaction details and have not made arrangements to return the stolen funds. White...
CertiK identified Kraken exploit, claims exchange ‘threatened’ its team
19.6.2024
The security firm said it was transferring the digital assets obtained in the exploit of Kraken back to the exchange, but many crypto users questioned its motives
Kraken Says Hackers Turned to 'Extortion' After Exploiting Bug for $3M
19.6.2024
The bug found by a "security researcher" led to $3 million stolen from Kraken's treasuries
BNB Chain faces $80K Bitcoin exploit. White hat hacker or ongoing exploit?
28.5.2024
Certain on-chain signs point to a potential white hat, or ethical hacker, looking for blockchain vulnerabilities
Bitcoin bridge XLink resurrection underway post $10M hack
17.5.2024
XLink faced a security breach involving almost $10 million, with $4.3 million recovered thanks to a friendly neighborhood whitehat hacker
White Hat Hacker Team SEAL Launches Threat-Sharing Platform for Crypto
17.4.2024
The Security Alliance (SEAL), a white-hat hacker collective, introduces SEAL ISAC – a platform designed to bolster crypto security through collaborative threat intelligence sharing. SEAL ISAC offers resources, facilitates expert connections, and empowers the crypto community to combat cyberattacks....
Paradigm’s Samczsun Launches Security Alliance for Crypto Cybercrime Victims
15.2.2024
A popular cybersecurity expert known by the pseudonym Samczsun has created a non-profit entity called Security Alliance (SEAL) for white-hat hackers in the crypto world. Security Alliance is a group of white-hat hackers with the aim of protecting crypto projects from the growing risks of cyber...
White Hat Hackers Awarded $300K After Uncovering Critical Chainlink VRF Vulnerability
15.11.2023
White hat hackers earn $300K Chainlink bounty for responsibly disclosing critical VRF vulnerability. Image by ZayNyi, Adobe Stock. Decentralized oracle network Chainlink recently awarded white hat hackers Zach Obront and Or Cyngiser of Trust $300,000 for uncovering a critical vulnerability in...
Immunefi launches on-chain bug bounties through ‘Vaults’ system
26.9.2023
The Web3 security platform now allows projects to deposit bounty funds to a Safe smart contract, proving the funds are available
White Hat Hacker Recovers $5.4 Million For DeFi Platform Curve Finance Amid Recent Exploit
31.7.2023
An ethical hacker has recovered 2,879 ETH worth around $5.4 million for the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Curve Finance amid its recent hack losing over $47 million.
On July 30, the same day of the hack, it was reported that an ethical hacker seized some assets by front-running...
Ethical hacker retrieves $5.4M for Curve Finance amid exploit.
31.7.2023
Twitter accounts impersonating Curve Finance have also started to promote a fake refund scheme further targeting victims of the hack