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Chainalysis alerts rise in crypto hacks and ransom in 2024
15.8.2024
Cryptocurrency hackers have been returning to their roots to targeting centralized exchanges amid a spike in the Bitcoin price in 2024
Top 100 DeFi Hacks: Offchain attack vectors account for 57% of losses
14.8.2024
Despite the falling number of smart contract exploits, hackers could surpass the previous year in terms of total value stolen
Binance recovers $73M in stolen funds, surpassing 2023 security efforts
8.8.2024
Binance’s proactive security measures and industry collaborations lead to the recovery of $73 million in stolen funds by mid-2024
Binance recovers $73M in stolen funds, surpassing 2023 security efforts
8.8.2024
Binance’s proactive security measures and industry collaborations lead to the recovery of $73 million in stolen funds by mid-2024
DeFi protocol Nexera hacked for $1.5 million via smart contract exploit
7.8.2024
Nexera’s token contract has been paused and the team advises crypto investors to stop trading the NXRA token
Immunefi Report Reveals Alarming 112% Rise in Crypto Hacks and Frauds in Q2 2024
6.8.2024
Popular bug bounty platform Immunefi has found that the global cryptocurrency ecosystem suffered increased hacks and frauds in the second quarter of 2024, losing $572.7 million. According to a recent report, this is a 112% increase compared to the same period last year. Immunefi noted that the...
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
July Witnessed 16 Crypto Hacks Resulting in $266M Losses
1.8.2024
Crypto hacks go hand in hand with the market bull run. July saw a market spike, with Bitcoin hitting $50 shy of $70,000. In addition, the United States SEC also gave Ethereum ETFs a trading greenlight. With such a positive market sentiment, hackers made a market comeback with India’s WazirX leading...
July crypto hacks total $266M, WazirX leads losses
1.8.2024
July witnessed $266 million in cryptocurrency losses from 16 attacks, with WazirX being the largest victim of North Korean hackers
July crypto hacks total $266M, WazirX leads losses
1.8.2024
July witnessed $266 million in cryptocurrency losses from 16 attacks, with WazirX being the largest victim of North Korean hackers
Crypto hacks top $1.4B, MetaMask streamlines Web3 onboarding: Finance Redefined
12.7.2024
Centralized exchanges are becoming the new ground zero for hackers, as shown by a 900% increase in losses year-over-year
Web3 users hit 10M in Q2, MetaMask to enhance security: Finance Redefined
5.7.2024
Consensys integrates Wallet Guard to boost MetaMask’s security, aiming to drive user fund losses to zero amid rising Web3 threats
Crypto hacks down by 54.2% in June, $176M lost in a month
1.7.2024
In 2024, May was the biggest month in terms of crypto losses and suffered nearly $385 million in net losses from crypto hacks
Crypto losses from hacks and scams soared by 113% in Q2 2024 to reach $572M
27.6.2024
Losses from scams and exploits increased in the second quarter as centralized exchanges lost millions, reversing a previous downtrend
Coinbase is the most impersonated crypto brand by scammers: Report
24.6.2024
Although Coinbase continues to be the most impersonated brand in the crypto industry, Meta was targeted by over 25 times as many scammers as the exchange
Crypto hacks soar to $19B in 13 years: Crystal Intelligence
12.6.2024
Nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets have been lost to exploits in the past 13 years, with $2.9 billion stolen during the largest single crypto theft during the 2019 Plus Token fraud
Crypto Hacks Net $19B Since 2011 and Illegal Activity on Blockchain Is Still Growing
12.6.2024
Almost $19 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen in thefts dating back to 2011 as the industry continues to grapple with rising blockchain-related crime, according a report from Crystal Intelligence
Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts are not to blame
7.6.2024
Smart contracts are no longer the biggest concern, as hackers are vying for easier targets, such as private key leaks
Crypto Hacks, Rug Pulls Led to $473M Worth of Losses in 2024: Immunefi
30.5.2024
More than $473 million worth of cryptocurrency has been lost to hacks and rug pulls in 2024, according to a report by security researcher Immunefi
North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
13.5.2024
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional...