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Here's how to quickly spot a deepfake crypto scam — cybersecurity execs
13.1.2023
The fast-paced nature of the crypto markets means investors are under massive pressure to quickly verify whether a video message is authentic or not
Why DeFi should expect more hacks this year: Blockchain security execs
9.1.2023
One reason is that “hackers have gotten smarter, gained more experience, and learned how to look for bugs,” according to the founder of a crypto auditing firm
Crypto Incidents Involving Exit Scams, Hacks, and Code Exploits Reach Record Low in December 2022 According to Certik
3.1.2023
According to blockchain security company Certik, the number of cryptocurrency incidents involving exit scams, hacks, and code exploits in Dec. 2022 was the lowest monthly figure of the year. Certik noted that the combined incidents amounted to $62.2 million “lost to exploits, hacks, and scams.”...
No 'respite' for exploits, flash loans or exit scams in 2023: Cybersecurity firm
3.1.2023
The industry is likely to see “further attempts from hackers targeting bridges in 2023," while users are urged to be warier of their private keys
$62M crypto stolen in Dec was the ‘lowest monthly figure’ in 2022: CertiK
2.1.2023
The month of December had the smallest figure for cryptocurrencies stolen in 2022 with around 23 major incidents according to CertiK
New Blockchain Security Stats: $3 Billion Worth of Crypto Stolen in 2022 – Here’s What You Need to Know
1.11.2022
A massive $3bn worth of crypto has been stolen by hackers so far in 2022, with over $760m grabbed in October alone, a security firm has said.
The significant losses due to hacking and protocol exploits was reported by the blockchain security company PeckShield on Twitter on Monday, with the firm...
Hacker Siphons Close to $300K in OHM Tokens From the Olympus DAO
21.10.2022
On Friday, October 21, a malicious entity siphoned 30,437 OHM tokens from the Olympus DAO after finding a loophole in the rebase project’s smart contract. Following the exploit, the blockchain security and data analytics company, Peckshield, detailed the hackers stole close to $300K in OHM tokens....
Blockchain Security Company Hexens Raises $4․2 Million in Seed Funding Led by IOSG Ventures
17.10.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Hexens, a cybersecurity boutique and blockchain startup, announced the closure of a $4.2 million seed round led by IOSG Ventures, the leading Web3 Venture Capital. Other investors include Delta Blockchain Fund, ChapterOne VC, Hash Capital, ImToken Ventures, Tenzor Capital, and angels...
Crypto News Summary: Samsung's 'Private Blockchain' Security System, Five Charged Over $2.5M NFT Theft
13.10.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________...
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$100M drained from Solana DeFi platform Mango Markets, token plunges 52%
12.10.2022
The platform’s treasury was drained of over $100 million worth of cryptocurrency after an attacker manipulated price data of its native token to take out loans against their holdings
BNB Chain, Blockchain Security Firms Start AvengerDAO to Protect Users
20.9.2022
BNB Chain has come together with leading security audit firms to start AvengerDAO, a cybersecurity focussed DAO, to protect users
Ethereum Merge makes network more vulnerable to attack — Security expert
12.9.2022
The security expert said that while PoS isn’t “theoretically” as secure as PoW, he admits it still has “sufficient practical security.”
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Discusses Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security
4.9.2022
On September 1, Vitalik Buterin conducted an interview with the economics author Noah Smith and the co-founder of Ethereum spoke an awful lot about Bitcoin and the network’s long-term security. Buterin also discussed the crypto economy’s crash and he insisted he was “surprised...
Crypto security experts raking $430K salaries amid 2022's hacking spike
23.8.2022
The demand for blockchain security experts comes amid a rise in crypto hackings in 2022
Digital Currency Group Leads $5M Fundraise for Blockchain Security Firm dWallet Labs
18.8.2022
The capital will help build projects on Odsy Network, a new layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized wallet access
VC Roundup: Lightning Network payment rail, DeFi trading platform and blockchain security firm raise millions
6.8.2022
ZEBEDEE, Halborn, Hashflow, Socios and EtherMail headline the latest funding deals from the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
Blockchain security firm warns of new MetaMask phishing campaign
1.8.2022
Blockchain security firm Halborn has warned users of the latest phishing emails doing the rounds
Blockchain Security Firm Forta Introduces Native Token
15.6.2022
The FORT token will provide an incentivize to help secure the Forta network
Crypto Should Move Away from Relying on ‘Endless Growth’, Vitalik Buterin Argues
27.5.2022
In order to ensure safety, crypto projects should move away from an attitude of relying on “endless growth,” despite the arguments that the fiat world works in the exact same way, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stated....
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How to protect yourself from the recent spate of 'crypto muggings'
13.5.2022
Cointelegraph spoke with security experts who shared tips on how to keep crypto safe after a slew of robberies in the UK successfully stole thousands worth of crypto from everyday holders