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Bitcoin falls to $55K as crypto liquidations breach $580M
5.7.2024
Around $193 million in long Bitcoin positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with the price of BTC hitting its lowest point since February
Opentensor Foundation Addresses Bittensor Security Breach
4.7.2024
The Opentensor Foundation, the development team behind the Bittensor chain, has tackled a recent security breach affecting the network, impacting several community members. The foundation insisted that prompt actions were implemented to mitigate the attack and prevent future incidents. Malicious...
Coinbase 'not aware' of any customer data breach after Au10tix credential leak
27.6.2024
The compliance platform Au10tix said that although a credential was leaked, there is no evidence that it was used to obtain customer data, and Coinbase said it is unaware of any breach
CoinStats hack caused by ‘socially engineered’ employee, CEO suspects
27.6.2024
CoinStats reveals employee-targeted social engineering attack behind the hack affecting 1.3% of wallets
Cybersecurity Breach at Evolve Bank
27.6.2024
Evolve Bank & Trust has recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident. The cybercrime group Lockbit 3.0 reportedly released customers’ personal identification data on the dark web. The bank, known for its fintech partnerships and facilitation of customer accounts for firms with significant...
Crypto Portfolio Tracker Coinstats Confirms Security Breach; Temporarily Shuts Down App
23.6.2024
According to the crypto portfolio tracking app, Coinstats, suspected North Korea-linked hackers are believed to be behind the security breach on June 22, which impacted 1,590 user wallets, The Coinstats team has advised users with affected wallet addresses to immediately transfer their funds using...
1,590 CoinStats crypto wallets ‘affected’ in security breach
23.6.2024
Cryptocurrency portfolio manager CoinStats has assured users that the security breach has been “mitigated” and it will provide updates in due course
XLink onboards Fireblocks, Ancilia to prevent another $10M hack
17.6.2024
The partnerships provide MPC technology, significantly improving security measures compared to traditional multisig solutions or single private keys
Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
12.6.2024
Musk’s decision came one day before a federal judge was set to decide whether to dismiss the case or allow it to proceed to the next stage
Crypto Exchange Lykke Confirms Platform Breach; Reports Theft of Assets Valued at $22 Million
11.6.2024
The cryptocurrency exchange Lykke confirmed on June 10 that it fell victim to a breach, resulting in a hacker stealing digital assets valued at $22 million. Lykke stated that it had shut down the affected systems to contain the damage and assured users that their funds remained secure. Lykke Faces...
OKX feels the pinch from a breach affecting its users
10.6.2024
OKX’s SMS notification safety feature was compromised by a miscreant who whacked crypto amounts, leaving the users high and dry. The company is engaged in going into the crux of the matter, assuring its users of complete compensation. As per SlowMist, the information began trickling in, with...
Coingecko Data Breach Affects Nearly 2 Million Users
7.6.2024
Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on...
CoinGecko confirms email provider data breach, over 23,000 phishing emails sent
7.6.2024
The email platform's security breach occurred due to a compromised employee account
Crypto Firms Hit by Newsletter Breach Attack, Mailing Lists Leaked
5.6.2024
Several cryptocurrency businesses are reporting that there is an ongoing "supply chain email breach attack" that uses newsletter mailing lists to send around malicious phishing links
Decentralized Exchange Velocore Confirms Breach, Reports $6.8 Million in Financial Losses
3.6.2024
The decentralized exchange Velocore confirmed a breach on its platform on June 2, during which attackers stole ethereum tokens worth an estimated $6.8 to $10 million. The Velocore team is actively pursuing the hackers and is open to negotiating a settlement. Hackers Exploited Vulnerabilities Within...
Over $300M in BTC Stolen From Japanese Exchange DMM Bitcoin in Major Security Breach
31.5.2024
DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of DMM Group, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $303 million. The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange detected the unauthorized transfer of funds from its wallet at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, May...
Alex Labs rolls out post-exploit recovery plan
30.5.2024
Alex Labs has revealed a recovery roadmap and enhanced security measures post-exploit aimed at rebuilding community trust and resuming operations
Worldcoin ordered to stop operations in Hong Kong
22.5.2024
The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data, including face and iris images, for up to 10 years solely for AI model training was unjustified
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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GALA token drops 15% after $200 million security breach at Gala Games
21.5.2024
In a significant blow to the blockchain gaming sector, Gala Games has reportedly lost over $200 million in a potential exploit, resulting in a sharp 15% decline in the value of its native token, GALA. Gala Games’ security team disclosed the incident in the early hours of May 20 after detecting...