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Bitcoin Core Discloses Two Security Vulnerabilities
1.8.2024
The Bitcoin Core project has disclosed two security vulnerabilities that could have affected the stability of the Bitcoin network. The first one, classified as having a high severity level, could have caused an assertion crash of the network via a message spam attack. The second one, with a...
Holograph Compromised: HLG Value Plummets as Hacker Illegally Mints 1 Billion Tokens
14.6.2024
On June 13, an unidentified hacker minted one billion HLG tokens by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Holograph operator smart contract. The Holograph team has patched the initial exploit and is collaborating with exchange partners to freeze the affected accounts. A decentralized finance researcher...
ZkSync hit with claims of ‘almost no Sybil filtering’ in slated token airdrop
12.6.2024
Mudit Gupta from zkSync rival Polygon said the ZK token airdrop could be the most “farmed airdrop ever,” claiming it lacks anti-bot measures
Quantum Computing Poses Critical Threats to Blockchain Security, Warns Expert
21.5.2024
Professor Massimiliano Sala, a professor of Mathematics at the University of Trento, warns that quantum computing poses significant threats to blockchain security. He highlights that quantum computers could solve problems foundational to digital signatures, compromising user assets on blockchain...
Unearthed Government Report Found SEC Lacking “Effective” Cybersecurity Programs Two Weeks Before X Hack: Fox
6.5.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) alleging that its cybersecurity program was lacking just two weeks before the commission was hacked on January 9, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has learned. News of...
Io.net CEO Details Recent Sybil Attack and New Security Measures
29.4.2024
Io.net CEO Ahmad Shadid provides a detailed postmortem of the recent Sybil attack and outlines the company's response to enhance network security, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by GPU spoofing.
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Patched Cosmos Bug Could've Put $150M At Risk, Says Firm That Reported It
23.4.2024
The reentrancy bug was discovered by Asymmetric Research, a core contributor to the Wormhole interoperability protocol
Concerns Raised Over China’s Influence on US Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure
13.4.2024
Amidst growing concerns about national security and infrastructure vulnerabilities, China's role in the cryptocurrency sphere has become a focal point of discussion.
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U.S. Cyber Authorities Investigate Binance Trust Wallet iOS App for Vulnerabilities
15.2.2024
The Binance-owned wallet has been the victim of multiple cyber attacks during 2023
Uniswap Prioritizes Security, Unveils Permit2 to Stop Hackers Draining User Funds
18.1.2024
Uniswap introduced the Permit2 security upgrade to address vulnerabilities allowing hackers infinite token access and withdrawals. Image by vladim_ka, Adobe Stock. Decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled a new security tool called Permit2 today to give users more control over their digital...
Financial Regulators Urge Congress to Pass Crypto Legislation in New Report
15.12.2023
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has renewed its calls for Congress to pass crypto legislation, according to their annual report released Thursday. Crypto vulnerabilities addressed FSOC’s latest release reiterates its suggestion from last year’s report demanding greater regulation...
Dwallet Labs Says It Uncovered Infstones Validator Vulnerabilities Which Left $1 Billion in Staked Assets ‘Compromised’
23.11.2023
Cyber security firm Dwallet Labs said on Nov. 21 that vulnerabilities it found on several Infstones (a validator company) validators a few months ago “meant over $1B of staked assets were compromised.” Infstones has acknowledged the existence of the vulnerabilities but says...
4 Common Cybersecurity Risks To Your Crypto Wallet
23.11.2023
Crypto wallets are vulnerable to hacking. In 2022, cybercriminals stole 3.8 billion worth of crypto. For this year, it’s still not clear how much crypto has been stolen altogether, but it’s estimated that 1.89 billion has been taken from heists alone. What are some of the common cybersecurity...
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Tackles Hamas’ Illicit Cryptocurrency
15.11.2023
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology & Inclusion convened the afternoon of Wednesday, November 15th, to discuss illicit activity in regards to cryptocurrency. Bad actors “We know that bad actors prey on vulnerabilities wherever they can find them,”...
Soliciting the Saudi Crown Prince and Buying Snapchat: Ex-Alameda Chief Reveals Covert Dealings in SBF’s Fraud Hearing
11.10.2023
FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), allegedly guided staff to inappropriately utilize FTX client resources and hide financial vulnerabilities from various lenders, revealed former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison during Wednesday’s hearing in SBF’s ongoing fraud case....
Protocols Must Deploy “Asymmetric Countermeasures” to Counter Code Vulnerability Exploiting Hackers — Spherex CEO
28.9.2023
While both attackers and smart contract auditors are motivated to find vulnerabilities in code, according to Eyal Meron, the co-founder and CEO of Spherex, the former “is always more incentivized as the protocol’s total value locked (TVL) grows.” To overcome this challenge, Meron...
Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant: $30 Million in BTC Moved From Dormant Wallets After 6-Year Slumber
28.8.2023
In 2023, multiple dormant bitcoin transactions caught the public’s attention and made headlines. Sunday night marks another significant event after a ‘sleeping bitcoin’ whale from 2017 stirred, spending an impressive 1,177.89 BTC — worth more than $30 million —...
5 smart contract vulnerabilities: How to identify and mitigate them
17.8.2023
Explore five critical smart contract vulnerabilities that pose risks to blockchain systems. Learn how to spot and neutralize these threats for secure and resilient DApps
Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin
14.8.2023
The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust
Fireblocks Discloses Bitforge Vulnerabilities Affecting Dozens of Wallet Providers
12.8.2023
Fireblocks, a digital assets security company, has disclosed vulnerabilities affecting several cryptocurrency wallets, collectively named “Bitforge.” Through these vulnerabilities, criminals could steal millions in cryptocurrency without having direct contact with the owners of...