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Buterin pitches solutions to Ethereum’s staking, block production issues
21.10.2024
Buterin recommended capping the amount of Ether a user can stake and limiting staking penalties to 12.5% of staked Ether
Tapioca offers $1M to ‘social engineering’ attacker who stole $4.7M
21.10.2024
DeFi protocol Tapioca DAO said it was hacked for $4.7 million, now its offering its attacker a “significantly higher” bounty to try get most of the funds back
Decentralized Money Market Protocol Loses $4.3M in Social Engineering Attack
19.10.2024
Tapioca DAO, has been the victim of a social engineering attack in which criminals exploited a vulnerability to compromise the ownership of the TAP token vesting contract. The breach led to the sale of 30 million vested tokens. A blockchain security firm detected suspicious activity involving...
Is Tor still safe after Germany’s ‘timing attack?’ Answer: It’s complicated...
18.10.2024
German authorities used a timing attack to reveal a darknet admin’s identity, but Tor claims that the suspected attack vector is outdated
Is Tor still safe after Germany’s ‘timing attack?’ Answer: It’s complicated...
18.10.2024
German authorities used a timing attack to reveal a darknet admin’s identity, but Tor claims that the suspected attack vector is outdated
What is a vampire attack in crypto?
18.10.2024
Discover what a vampire attack is in the cryptocurrency world, how it impacts DeFi and its implications for liquidity providers and platforms
What is a vampire attack in crypto?
18.10.2024
Discover what a vampire attack is in the cryptocurrency world, how it impacts DeFi and its implications for liquidity providers and platforms
Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email
15.10.2024
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September
Scientists breach cryptographic algorithms with quantum computer: SCMP
14.10.2024
Researchers said it was the first time a quantum computer “posed a real and substantial threat” to encryption, but multiple limitations still hamper a full-scale hack
US agency warns against crypto-hungry Trinity ransomware
7.10.2024
The United States Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) said that at least one healthcare entity in the US has been affected by the Trinity ransomware
TON-based wallet drainer shuts down, eyes Bitcoin
7.10.2024
A TON-based wallet drainer claimed it is shutting down operations due to the lack of whales in the network.
Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains
6.10.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations
Grayscale launches Aave fund amid DeFi surge: Finance Redefined
4.10.2024
While Grayscale launches a new Aave investment fund, Polymarket users face wallet breaches linked to Google logins
Certik: Malicious Actors Stole $753 Million in Q3, Phishing Top Attack Vector
4.10.2024
Malicious actors stole $753 million in the third quarter, with phishing being the most costly attack vector. The report emphasizes the need for stronger security measures and warns users to be cautious of phishing scams. Ethereum and Bitcoin networks were the hardest hit chains, with combined...
Analysis Reveals Possible 51% Attacks by Satoshi on Bitcoin in Early 2009
3.10.2024
A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network....
Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran ‘will pay’ for attack
2.10.2024
The price of Bitcoin fell around $4,000 after Iran fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
Bitcoin miner claims judge, prosecutor, targeted firm with noise laws
1.10.2024
Bitcoin mining firm NewRays alleges that Judge Allen Dodson, prosecuting attorney Phil Murphy, selectively enforced noise legislation to target its business.
Ripple’s RLUSD Under Attack! Beware of Fake Airdrops Scams
30.9.2024
Ripple Labs has issued a public announcement on X (formerly Twitter) warning users to stay vigilant against scams…
User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
28.9.2024
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result
User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack
28.9.2024
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024 and lost funds as a result