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Kraken-CertiK saga turns murky as part of exploited funds go ‘missing’
20.6.2024
Kraken is planning to take legal action against security firm CertiK as the "white hat" operation by security firm turns into a legal blunder
BIS inaugurates Toronto Innovation Centre with Bank of Canada
14.6.2024
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said that as finance evolves, the industry must innovate and apply new skills, allowing Canadians to benefit from advancements
North Korean cyberattacks on Brazilian fintech firms exposed
13.6.2024
Google Cloud’s report exposes North Korean cybercriminals targeting Brazil’s cryptocurrency and fintech sectors with sophisticated malware and phishing schemes
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
Singapore alerts businesses to Bitcoin ransomware risk
10.6.2024
Singapore police advised businesses against paying ransom to the bad actors in case of a compromise and asked them to report the incident to authorities immediately
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
Avalanche Core wallet gets Blockaid security integration
6.6.2024
The security integration uses Blockaid’s threats database to screen for increasingly sophisticated phishing scams and exploits impacting Web3 users
Crypto Security Firm Ironblocks Builds 'Firewall' for DeFi Protocols
5.6.2024
"Once you get hacked in most of the cases you're done," CEO Dadosh said. "And this is what we're trying to prevent."
Web 3 Cybersecurity Company GoPlus Raises $10M to Build Permissionless Security Layer
5.6.2024
The round counts OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital and Animoca Brands among its backers
Hackers exploit Chrome plugin to steal millions from Binance accounts
3.6.2024
The promotional plugin steals cookies from users, which hackers use to bypass password and two-factor authentication verification and log into the victim's Binance account
US Navy launches ‘PARANOID’ blockchain security tech to private sector
2.6.2024
The government seeks a collaboration to research and develop the technology further
Security-Focused Crypto ISAC Debuts With Founding Members Including Coinbase, Kraken, Circle
30.5.2024
The Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) launches on Wednesday as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit association dedicated to bolstering security within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Its founding members include Aleo, Circle, Coinbase, Consensys, Evertas, Fireblocks, Hedera, Kraken...
Coinbase, Circle, Kraken Join Crypto's New 'Neighborhood Watch' for Cyberthreats
29.5.2024
Consensys, the Solana Foundation and Fireblocks are also among the baker's dozen founding members of Crypto ISAC
Central banks turn to generative AI for enhanced cybersecurity: BIS
28.5.2024
Central banks are increasingly adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, with a BIS report indicating that 71% are already using it and more planning to follow
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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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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XLink Partners with Kaamel Technology to Investigate $10M Security Breach
20.5.2024
XLink has announced a partnership with cybersecurity firm Kaamel Technology, which aims to thoroughly investigate the 'root cause' of a data breach incident on May 15, involving nearly $10 million of user funds.
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XRP Price Prediction as Ripple Backs Quantum Computing Research – Can XRP Hold Above $0.50?
20.5.2024
Ripple’s "necessary" research and development of quantum-resistant cryptographic systems may boost future XRP price action.
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Kaamel Technology to lead investigation into XLink's $10M breach
20.5.2024
XLink partners with Kaamel Technology to investigate the initial cause of the breach while accelerating previously communicated security upgrades
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