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Report: Lazarus Group Deploys New ‘Kandykorn’ Malware in Crypto Exchange Attack
2.11.2023
The state-sponsored North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group used a new type of malware called “Kandykorn” to target a cryptocurrency exchange. On October 31, Elastic Security Labs reported that the notorious Lazarus Group used a new type of malicious software (malware) called...
Onyx Protocol Suffers $2.1M Loss in Defi Breach, Fraction of Funds Redirected to Tornado Cash
1.11.2023
Multiple sources have confirmed that Onyx Protocol, a decentralized finance (defi) platform, has been compromised in a security breach, resulting in a loss of $2.1 million. In the wake of this attack, a fraction of the stolen crypto assets, originally from the cross-token liquidity market, were...
MetaMask and Blockaid Collaborate to Launch Phishing Attack Alert Feature for Enhanced User Protection
31.10.2023
MetaMask has teamed up with security firm Blockaid to introduce a new feature aimed at bolstering user security. Starting today, MetaMask desktop users will have the option to opt-in to the new security feature by enabling the MetaMask experimental setting and adding the Privacy Preserving Offline...
Trezor Initiates Investigation as Phishing Campaign Targets Crypto Hardware Wallet Users
28.10.2023
Trezor, a cryptocurrency hardware wallet company, is currently investigating a potential data breach due to an ongoing email phishing campaign. On October 26, the anonymous blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported a phishing attack targeting Trezor users via his Telegram channel. ZachXBT cited...
Terrorism Funding Claims Contradicted by Lack of Evidence for Substantial Crypto Donations to Hamas
27.10.2023
Blockchain analytics company Elliptic refuted claims on Wednesday that Hamas received millions in crypto donations in the months leading up to its attack on Israel earlier this month. Elliptic stated in a blog post that there is “no evidence to support the assertion that Hamas has received...
Lightning Network Developer Warns About Major Vulnerability, Abandons Security Tasks
23.10.2023
Antoine Riard, a Lightning Network (LN) developer, recently disclosed a major vulnerability affecting Bitcoin’s scaling layer. This vulnerability, which was addressed with a series of mitigations, involves a “new transaction-relay jamming attack” that can affect shared funds...
Investment Banks See Uncertain Path Ahead as Middle East Crisis Unfolds
16.10.2023
Major U.S. investment banks are urging caution and flexibility as the crisis sparked by a surprise Hamas attack on Israel earlier this month continues to evolve. Analyst notes from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley provide insight into how Wall Street is interpreting events on the ground and potential...
Is Hamas Using Crypto to Attack Israel? We Don’t Know
13.10.2023
Reports this week about multi-million dollar Hamas crypto financing may have left a faulty impression
Web3 Credentials Platform Galxe to Refund $396,000 to Affected Users Post DNS Attack – Here's the Latest
12.10.2023
Web3 credentials and rewards platform Galxe has announced intentions to refund over $396,000 to more than 980 users who were impacted by a significant DNS attack last week.
In addition to the refund, Galxe has committed to adding an extra 10% to the lost funds as a goodwill gesture, according...
Peter Schiff Anticipates No Further Interest Rate Hikes Amid Middle East War — Warns ‘Crisis Is Assured’
12.10.2023
Economist Peter Schiff compared the attack on Israel to 9/11, calling it “the beginning of a bad situation.” He highlighted several factors that will weaken the U.S. economy, which he described as “already structurally weak.” The economist stressed: “The U.S. can’t even...
Crypto Aid Israel Fundraiser to Help Victims of Hamas Assault
11.10.2023
Members of Israel’s Web3 community have launched Crypto Aid Israel, a fundraiser in support of those affected by the conflict with Hamas. The goal is to attract cryptocurrency donations to relieve the humanitarian situation of thousands of Israelis displaced by the surprise attack...
Hamas Received $41 Million in Crypto in Lead Up to Attack on Israel
11.10.2023
Investigations based on Israeli government seizure orders and blockchain analytics have indicated that Hamas, along with other militant groups such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hezbollah, received millions of dollars in crypto funding in the lead-up to the attack on Israel....
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Bitcoin Ordinals Marketplace Ordswap Hit With Phishing Attack
10.10.2023
Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace Ordswap has lost control of its official domain, resulting in temporarily shutting down operations.
On October 9, the Ordswap team notified users, acknowledging that they had lost control of their official domain.
The team conveyed this message through a post on...
Crypto Market Stable, Oil Prices Surge as Hamas Attack on Israel Jolts Markets
9.10.2023
The U.S. pre-market futures slid Monday morning, while stock indexes in Asia slumped
Galxe protocol experiences DNS attack, losses top $150,000 so far and still growing
6.10.2023
The Web3 platform’s website has been restored, but the company still warns against using it. The hack may be linked to September’s attack on Balancer
Shielding Your Digital Realm: How to Protect Yourself and Crypto From SIM Swap Attacks
6.10.2023
In 2023, several SIM swap attacks have targeted cryptocurrency advocates and high-profile industry members, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Below is a comprehensive guide aimed at educating our readers on mitigating SIM swap attacks and safeguarding against hacks. Understanding...
Friend.tech users blame SIM swaps after more than 100 ETH drained in a week
4.10.2023
In a short period of time, four friend.tech users reported their accounts were compromised and drained after hackers seized control of their mobile numbers
Attack On Titan Is Getting A ‘Bonus’ Manga Chapter 2.5 Years After Its Divisive Ending
3.10.2023
Surprise, Attack on Titan, the mega-popular manga series, is getting a new volume in 2024, years after the series’ highly contentious conclusion.Read more
Friend.Tech Users Targeted by SIM Swap Attack, Several Ether Drained
3.10.2023
Users tie Friend.Tech accounts to real-world X profiles and phone numbers - which increases security risks
Crypto firms beware: Lazarus’ new malware can now bypass detection
2.10.2023
The malware payload “LightlessCan" — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET