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Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play
30.9.2024
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate...
Crypto firms cannot naively trust engineers with code, warns Exodus CEO
21.9.2024
Exodus CEO JP Richardson says the firm’s security team reviews all engineers' code to prevent malicious actions
Crypto firms cannot naively trust engineers with code: Exodus CEO
21.9.2024
Exodus CEO JP Richardson says the firm’s security team reviews all engineers' code to prevent malicious actions
BingX confirms the resumption of withdrawal services following hack
20.9.2024
Monetary losses from the BingX hack were initially reported as totaling $26 million, but the figure has since swelled to $52 million
BingX confirms the resumption of withdrawal services following hack
20.9.2024
Monetary losses from the BingX hack were initially reported as totaling $26 million, but the figure has since swelled to $52 million
Defi Platform Delta Prime Loses $4.9 Million in Hack
16.9.2024
According to Cyvers, Delta Prime, the decentralized finance (defi) platform, lost just over $5.9 million after a hacker took control of a private key on Sept. 16. Detailing the incident, Meir Dolev, the CTO of Cyvers, said the hacker initiated the attack by taking control of a wallet that is...
New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images
6.9.2024
According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are "aggressively targeting" the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks
Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious dApps in 4 days
5.9.2024
Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it's easier to use and stealthier than ever before.
Crypto ATMs surge 17X in Australia amid concerns over use by bad actors
30.8.2024
The number of new crypto ATMs in Australia has surged 17 times over the past two years, but TRM Labs has warned about their use in scams, fraud, and crime
Crypto phishing attack drains $55M from whale’s wallet
21.8.2024
Blockchain security experts warn against signing unknown transactions and highlight the growing threat of phishing scams in crypto
Jupiter Exchange Finds Malicious Chrome Extension, “Bull Checker”
20.8.2024
Crypto Exchange Jupiter has identified a malicious chrome extension, “Bull Checker” after the trading platform received complaints from…
Malicious ‘bull checker’ chrome extension found targeting Solana users
20.8.2024
Decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter has alerted users of a malicious browser extension that apparently managed to sneak through Solana’s drainer checks.
Ironblocks' 'Venn' Network Aims to Keep Malicious Transactions From Ever Hitting Blockchains
2.7.2024
The Israeli firm's Venn security network uses a network of operators to seek out and freeze suspect transactions before they execute
Malicious Crypto Wallet App Submitted to Apple Store Leads to Fraud Charges
29.6.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Nikita Andreevich Sklyuev, also known as Valeriy Dorojkin, has been extradited from Ukraine and arraigned in Buffalo, NY, on charges of wire fraud and fraudulent use of an unauthorized access device. Sklyuev is accused of submitting...
What is an infinite mint attack, and how does it work?
18.6.2024
Learn about the devastating “infinite mint attack” in cryptocurrency. Understand how hackers exploit vulnerabilities to create unlimited tokens, causing massive inflation and price crashes
AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report
7.6.2024
Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning
Trader loses 7-figure sum due to 0L Network hard fork
8.5.2024
“Forking out wallets without community input is theft,” according to the trader, who also claims to be part of 0l Network’s marketing team
Fireblocks Launches DeFi Threat Protection Tools For Institutions
25.4.2024
Fireblocks is protecting its customers from DeFi hacks and scams using new automated tools to identify malicious blockchain programs.
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Google Ads Promotes Fake Crypto Website Leading to Phishing Scam
19.4.2024
Google's online advertising platform, Google Ads, is promoting malicious crypto websites, exposing users to a phishing scam.
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Phishing Campaigns Targeting Etherscan Users Through Advertisements Identified
8.4.2024
A significant phishing campaign targeting users of the Ethereum blockchain explorer Etherscan has come to light, with several advertisements identified as part of the malicious operation.
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