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Ledger users threaten legal action after hacker dumps personal data
20.12.2020
A cybersecurity expert claimed the affected users would be targeted online and in person now that their personal information had been made public
Nicehash Crypto Mining Pool ‘Fully’ Reimburses All Users Affected by 2017 Hack
19.12.2020
A Slovenian cryptocurrency mining pool and trading platform announced that they’ve managed to fully compensate their users affected by a hacking attack that took place in December 2017, which took over 4,600 bitcoins. Nicehash ‘Fully’ Reimburses Users Affected in 2017 Hack...
FBI Warns Ransomware Gangs Are Harassing Victims via Telephone Calls to Pay Crypto Ransoms
19.12.2020
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an alert that warns private industry in the country about incidents of harassment of victims made by ransomware gangs, such as the well-known Doppelpaymer group. FBI Is Aware of Cold-Calling Tactics by Ransomware Gangs According to a...
'Bitcoin never gets hacked' — crypto players respond to US Treasury breach
14.12.2020
"Bitcoin means trusting a SHA256 algorithm more than the U.S Treasury," quipped Blockfolio
Ledger Wallet Customer Data Leak Invokes Threats, Phishing Scams, User Allegedly Loses Life Savings
13.12.2020
The cryptocurrency hardware wallet firm Ledger was hacked last June and over a million emails were exposed, according to reports from the company at the time. Months later, the hackers who obtained the Ledger data emailed clients, sent texts to customers, and created phishing links for users...
Hackers Demand Over 1,800 BTC From Electronics Giant Foxconn After Ransomware Attack
9.12.2020
A multinational electronic giant and a well-known manufacturer of Apple products is the latest victim of a millionaire ransomware attack deployed over the Thanksgiving weekend on one of its branches. Apple’s Manufacturer Is the Latest Victim of Well-Known Ransomware Gang Foxconn,...
Black Shadow Hackers Demand 200 BTC Ransom from Israeli Insurance Giant Shirbit
6.12.2020
One of the largest insurance companies in Israel has been hit by a ransomware attack, and the threat actors started to release sensitive data, as the firm doesn’t pay the requested ransom in bitcoin (BTC). Israel-Based Shirbit Still Refuses to Pay $3.8 Million Ransom According to...
Hackers Using Monero Mining Malware as Decoy, Warns Microsoft
1.12.2020
Crypto-jacking is giving nation-state hackers a decoy for their more malicious attacks, Microsoft cautioned in a report
Over 5,000 Bitcoin Worth $97 Million from the 2016 Bitfinex Hack Spring Into Action
1.12.2020
As bitcoin surpassed its 2017 all-time high on Monday morning, a few hours later 5,045 BTC or $97 million worth of bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack was transferred. The hackers that stole the funds four years ago have moved the bitcoins numerous times this year. The hackers that stole 119,756...
Hackers Paradise: Yet Another Defi Protocol Exploited for Nearly $20 Million in DAI
25.11.2020
Decentralized finance (defi) protocol Pickle Finance was hacked for $19.7 million of the stablecoin DAI over the weekend, as the defi industry appears to be turning into a hackers paradise. Pickle’s native token (PICKLE) plunged 62% on the news, falling from $23.27 to $8.70 when the hack...
4 tips to avoid phishing attacks
23.11.2020
Once a user identifies a phishing attempt, spreading the word online can assist in the security of everyone’s funds
Decentralized insurance protocol Cover holds vote to cover Pickle hack
22.11.2020
If the vote passes, the claim will move to a validity committee to approve a possible payout of $340,000
Smart contract standards: Making DeFi transactions on Ethereum more secure
21.11.2020
A new working group aims to create standards that will ensure secure Ethereum smart contracts are used by businesses and DeFi projects
Twitter Hires Noted Hacker as Head of Security Months After Bitcoin Scam
17.11.2020
Twitter has hired Peiter Zatko, a prominent white-hat hacker going by the handle "Mudge," to help prevent future security breaches
Value DeFi protocol hacker flooded with sob stories after returning $95K DAI
16.11.2020
“These are all my savings. I hope you can return it to me.”
Hackers Drain $2 Million in DAI From Defi Protocol Akropolis
13.11.2020
Decentralized finance (defi) protocol Akropolis was on Thursday hacked for $2 million in DAI, in the latest flash loan attack to hit the nascent defi industry. The attacker pilfered the platform’s Ycurve pool in batches of $50,000 in the stablecoin DAI. This particular pool allows investors...
Akropolis DeFi protocol 'paused' as hackers get away with $2M in DAI
13.11.2020
Blockchain records show the hackers got away with more than $2,051,159 in DAI before moving the funds to a different address
Hackers, Scammers Have Stolen $7.6B in Crypto Since 2011
12.11.2020
Billions of dollars have been stolen through exchange hacks and scams, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Crystal Blockchain
Hackers Have Stolen $100 Million From Defi Projects This Year
11.11.2020
Hackers have stolen $100 million from decentralized finance (Defi) projects so far this year, according to a new report. Defi accounted for 50% of all hacks and thefts in the second half of the year. Defi Hacks on the Rise A new report by cryptocurrency forensics and blockchain threat intelligence...
KuCoin recovered 84% of stolen crypto after $280M hack, says co-founder
11.11.2020
KuCoin has resumed full services for 176 out of the total 230 tradable assets to date