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Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto
16.8.2024
Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet
Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto
16.8.2024
Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet
ZachXBT claims 21 North Korea crypto devs are making $500K a month
16.8.2024
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT claims to have found a network of North Korean developers who have been working on dozens of crypto projects
Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft
14.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx claims that while its own systems remain secure, the custodian’s interface...
Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder
26.7.2024
An X user called “maxlin.eth” encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app
WazirX halts trading, launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
Onchain analysts tie $235M Indian exchange exploit to North Korean hackers
18.7.2024
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic told Cointelegraph that specific patterns and techniques in the WasirX attack led them to believe North Korean hackers were behind the incident
Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft
15.7.2024
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph’s system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance...
Crypto Theft Surge: Hackers Steal $1.38 Billion in First Half of 2024, Doubling 2023 Figures
6.7.2024
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM reveals that crypto thefts in the first half of 2024 have doubled compared to 2023, with $1.38 billion stolen by June 24. Major hacks constitute 70% of losses, with private key compromises and smart contract exploits as top attack vectors. Crypto...
Investor shares story of falling victim to $100K crypto hack
28.6.2024
“I thought that my heart would stop,” said Matthias Mende as he told Cointelegraph how he felt when he realized he lost $100,000 in crypto assets to a hacker
Crypto Theft Mastermind Convicted in US for Home Invasions, Kidnappings, and Robberies
27.6.2024
A Florida man has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating an international scheme that involved violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency. The operation targeted victims throughout the country, who were kidnapped and assaulted to gain access to their cryptocurrency...
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
UwU Lend hit by $20 million crypto hack
10.6.2024
The ongoing exploit has already netted the attacker nearly $20 million in digital assets
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
Developer posts secret key on GitHub, loses $40K in 2 minutes
6.6.2024
Developer Brian Guan claimed that the funds were drained in just two minutes, sparking mixed reactions within the crypto community
ESET And Dutch Police Uncover Ebury Botnet’s Crypto Theft Operation
23.5.2024
The Dutch authorities and Slovakian cybersecurity company ESET discovered a significant cryptocurrency theft connected to the infamous Ebury botnet. This botnet poses a serious threat to the industry because it has hacked more than 400,000 systems in the last 15 years.
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Notorious Pink Drainer retires after hitting $85M theft milestone
17.5.2024
Pink Drainer, infamous for aiding in crypto thefts, decided to shut down operations after amassing over $85 million in stolen assets
$20M exploit cripples Sonne Finance, hacker in no mood for negotiation
15.5.2024
Sonne Finance halted operations after a hack drained $20 million in cryptocurrencies, including WETH and USDC. Efforts to recover the funds are ongoing
Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway
14.5.2024
A hacker has siphoned tokens through a series of unauthorized transactions, leaving the crypto community in shock