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Crypto Exchange M2 Confirms $13.7 Million Breach, Says Issue Resolved Within 16 Minutes
2.11.2024
M2 Exchange recovered from a $13.7 million security breach within 16 minutes. A security firm said the incident highlights the growing vulnerability of crypto exchanges. Normal Service Restored The United Arab Emirates-based cryptocurrency exchange, M2 Exchange, said it swiftly resolved a security...
Casper Network back online following security incident halt
1.8.2024
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining awareness and taking proactive steps in the continuously evolving landscape of blockchain technology
Casper Network back online following security incident halt
1.8.2024
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining awareness and taking proactive steps in the continuously evolving landscape of blockchain technology
Okx Acknowledges Security Incident Involving Judicial Documents Forgery
13.6.2024
Okx, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, clarified the information regarding a recent security incident that allowed unidentified criminals to take control of the accounts of a few customers, draining these. In a statement, Okx stressed that a third party had forged judicial documents...
Gala Games Receives $22 Million in ETH from Perpetrator of Security Breach
22.5.2024
Blockchain gaming platform Gala Games has retrieved approximately $22 million worth of Ether (ETH) from the individual responsible for a recent "security incident."
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Gamma Strategies Launches Investigation into Security Incident Following Exploit Draining Over 211.9 ETH
4.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The Ethereum-based asset management protocol, Gamma Strategies, is currently investigating an ongoing security incident that may have resulted in the depletion of at least 211.9 Ether (ETH). We're monitoring and reacting to a possible security incident. Please be patient while...
Ledger shares follow-up on last week’s security incident
21.12.2023
Ledger witnessed a security incident on December 14, 2023, affecting $600k in assets. It has now published an incident report detailing how the event played out. The incident began with one of the employees becoming a victim of a phishing attack that granted the hacker access to the NPMJS account...
Ledger Responds to Connect Kit Exploit With Reimbursement Plan, Security Overhaul
20.12.2023
In a decisive move following a significant security incident, Ledger, a well known crypto hardware wallet manufacturer and security firm, announced a response plan. Approximately $600,000 in assets were stolen from users due to an exploit involving blind signing on EVM decentralized applications...
Kyber Network Confirms Security Incident in Which $47 Million Was Stolen
25.11.2023
Kyber Network said on Nov. 22 that Kyberswap Elastic “experienced a security incident” in which crypto assets worth more than $45 million were stolen. Kyber Network said it was investigating the incident and urged all “users to promptly withdraw their funds.” Kyber Forks...
HTX (Huobi Global) to Resume Deposits and Withdrawals After $13.6 Million Exploit
23.11.2023
Source: iStock Crypto exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, said it “has now properly handled this attack,” and it will resume deposits and withdrawals within 24 hours after suffering a $13.6 million exploit on Nov. 22. In a Nov. 23 announcement on its official website, Huobi...
Hacker Steals $25 Million from Kronos Research Through Compromised API Keys
20.11.2023
Trading firm Kronos Research fell victim to a hack, resulting in a theft of $25 million by an unauthorized entity that accessed its compromised API keys. On November 19, Kronos Research disclosed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) about a security incident that involved unauthorized access to...
Report: Jump Trading Cuts Ties With Wormhole Amid Staff Reductions
19.11.2023
Based on a recent report, Jump Trading Group, known for its focus on algorithmic and high-frequency trading techniques, has reportedly severed ties with the Wormhole crypto initiative, known for its cross-chain communication services. Last year saw Wormhole suffer a significant loss of 120,000...
Bitfinex Customers Targeted in Phishing Attacks After Support Agent Hack
5.11.2023
Bitfinex has experienced a “minor” security incident after one of its customer support agents fell victim to a hacking attempt, leading to several users being targeted in a series of phishing attacks. The crypto exchange said the incident occurred between October 30 and November...
Bitfinex users fall for ‘minor’ phishing attack after employee gets hacked
5.11.2023
Bitfinex stressed its systems weren’t compromised and no customer funds were lost
FTX Restores Full Access to Claims Portal After Cybersecurity Breach
17.9.2023
The portal allowing FTX customers to file claims with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange is again fully operational after a recent security incident. User accounts that were affected by the breach in August have been unfrozen, the failed crypto trading company announced. Crypto Exchange FTX...
Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust
13.9.2023
A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8
Trust Wallet to reimburse users after $170,000 security incident
22.4.2023
The vulnerability impacted wallet addresses created through the browser extension between November 14-23, resulting in nearly $170,000 in losses
Major Cryptocurrency ATM Manufacturer General Bytes Hacked, Over $1.5M in Bitcoin Stolen
19.3.2023
General Bytes experienced a security incident on March 17 and 18 that enabled a hacker to remotely access the master service interface and send funds from hot wallets, according to the company and sources. The breach forced a majority of U.S.-based crypto automated teller machine (ATM) operators...
Crypto Custody Firm Copper Alerted to Security ‘Incident’ Over Christmas
1.2.2023
Copper said some “concerning behavior” had been detected, and that a “machine-generated alert had been triggered.”
Solana Foundation warns about security incident with Mailchimp
14.1.2023
According to an email sent to users, an unauthorized actor accessed and exported certain user data from the Solana Foundation’s Mailchimp instance