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KyberSwap hacker offers $4.6M bounty for return of $46M loot
24.11.2023
“On the table is a bounty equivalent to 10% of users’ funds taken from them by your hack,” said KyberSwap to its hacker in an on-chain message
Justin Sun-related crypto platforms hacked 4 times in 2 months
23.11.2023
Justin Sun’s cryptocurrency exchange HTX has been hacked twice since rebranding from Huobi in September 2023, raising questions from the crypto community
HECO Chain bridge compromised, over $86.6M sent to suspicious addresses
22.11.2023
Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that assets like stablecoins, ETH, SHIB, LINK and more were transferred from the bridge. Withdrawals and deposits have been suspended, and Justin Sun has said HTX will fully compensate users for any losses
Setting new standards for crypto exchanges in the post-FTX era: Report
22.11.2023
In an industry that is growing increasingly wary of financial malpractice, which exchange is the most trustworthy?
Mt. Gox creditors offered fresh hope with new ‘commencement of repayment’ email
22.11.2023
The Mt. Gox trustee announced the redemption of $47 million in trust assets amid social media reports suggesting repayment to creditors could start in 2023
Fantom Foundation awards $1.7M bounty for preventing $170M drain
21.11.2023
In the aftermath of Fantom’s $550,000 hack in October, a security researcher found that the attacker could have stolen as much as $170 million
dYdX founder blames V3 central components for 'targeted attack,' involves FBI
21.11.2023
dYdX founder Antonio Juliano said they’re working to find the original culprit behind the exploit, and they’d rather pay community members who help in the investigation than the exploiter
Kronos Research halts trading amid $25M API key hack investigation
20.11.2023
While Kronos Research indefinitely halted trading services until internal investigations tracked down the culprit that stole over 12800 ETH, the firm said that potential losses are not a significant portion of its equity
Importance of cold wallets amidst rising crypto hacks
17.11.2023
Security plays a pivotal role in crypto exchanges, and the prominence of cold wallet solutions is growing as a vital tool to thwart crypto attacks. Discover what makes cold wallets more appealing for investors looking to keep their assets offline in this mini-guide. Understanding Cold Wallets...
46% of crypto lost from exploits is due to traditional Web2 flaws - Immunefi
15.11.2023
The security platform released a report categorizing Web3 exploits in 2022, concluding that nearly half came from “infrastructure” or centralized elements
Today in Crypto: 46.5% of Web3 Fund Loss is Result of Traditional Web2 Security Issues, Investment in Blockchain Gaming Hits $1.5 Billion in 2023
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / AhmadSoleh Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Security news While developers and researchers generally focus on designing and coding the smart contract protocol...
Poloniex crypto exchange resumes withdrawals after $100M hack
15.11.2023
Hacked cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex said it has mostly completed restoration efforts and is preparing to resume operations after suffering the major hack on Nov. 10
OpenSea NFT users report massive email phishing campaign
15.11.2023
OpenSea users have reportedly been targeted with a widespread email phishing campaign, including a fake developer API risk alert and a fake NFT offer
What Are the Tax Implications of the Alleged Binance Wallet Hack (or Any Crypto Exploit)?
13.11.2023
Mango Markets’ exploiter to face trial in April, and Coinflux shuts multichain: Finance Redefined
10.11.2023
The Mango Markets exploiter’s trial was first scheduled for December 2023; however, during one of the court hearings, the accused convinced the judge to delay the trials for a few months
Poloniex Hot Wallets Hacked With $114M Seemingly Stolen: On-Chain Data
10.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has had its hot wallets drained by hackers with an estimated loss of around $60 million
Monero’s community wallet loses all funds after attack
5.11.2023
A security breach has resulted in the loss of 2,675.73 XMR from Monero's community crowdfunding wallet. The cause and source of the breach remain unidentified
Multichain inside job? And SOL surges 80% in a month: Finance Redefined
3.11.2023
The exploited Multichain bridge briefly opened on Nov. 1, and a trader managed to use this opportunity to buy debugged assets at a discount, allowing them to make more than $1.5 million in profits
SafeMoon addresses recent exploits amid SEC charges
3.11.2023
SafeMoon says it is closely examining the recent developments and will work to resolve the situation promptly
Apple MacOS malware targets crypto community and engineers
3.11.2023
The social engineering attacks trick community members into downloading a malicious ZIP archive named ‘Cross-platform Bridges.zip’ — imitating an arbitrage bot designed for automated profit generation