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Crypto Security Firm Unciphered Claims Ability to Physically Hack Trezor T Wallet
24.5.2023
Unciphered, a company of cybersecurity professionals who recover lost cryptocurrency, says it found a way to physically hack into the Trezor T hardware wallet. Trezor says it acknowledged a similar-sounding attack vector a few years ago
Crypto Security Firm Dfns Adds Biometric Support to Wallet Development Toolkit
9.5.2023
The addition will allow wallet developers to incorporate Face ID, fingerprints, and other convenient authentication methods into their products
Think Like a Hacker: OPSEC Tips To Ensure Crypto Security
30.4.2023
Ron Stoner is the Head of Security at US-based crypto security specialist Casa.__________
Operational security, or OPSEC, is the process of performing risk management by defining what information you are trying to secure, what is required to achieve that goal, and then taking the practical steps...
Crypto security audits and bug bounties are broken: Here’s how to fix them
6.4.2023
Are crypto auditing incentives designed to make the client happy rather than deliver bad news? What happens if you don’t pay out bug bounties?
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says no chance ETH is classed as security
9.2.2023
The ConsenSys founder and Ethereum co-founder said it’s as unlikely as ride-sharing service Uber becoming illegal
OpenSea serves as an example of why crypto security must improve
3.2.2023
For cryptocurrency to achieve mass adoption, breaches that can be easily prevented — like the phishing attack that resulted in OpenSea losing $1.7 million — need to end
Crypto Security: iPhone and iPod Co-Creator Designs New Hardware Wallet for Ledger
7.12.2022
Hardware cryptocurrency wallet developer Ledger has revealed that Tony Fadell, creator of Apple’s iPod, is the mastermind behind its new hardware wallet Ledger Stax.
In a Tuesday blog post, the company announced that the iconic iPod and iPhone co-creator Tony Fadell is the inventor and mastermind...
OpenSea Ventures Among Backers for $7M Round for Crypto Security Startup
18.10.2022
Web3 Builders also launched the free TrustCheck tool to verify the safety of smart contract and NFT transactions
Barely halfway and October’s the ‘biggest month’ in crypto hacks: Chainalysis
13.10.2022
While 2021 was the biggest year on record for crypto hacks, 2022 could “likely” beat the record “at this rate” according to Chainalysis
Kim Kardashian Penalized for Illegally Promoting Crypto Security
4.10.2022
Kim Kardashian, who holds a celebrity status, has been taken to task, and e heavy penalty levied on her for going beyond the legal jurisdiction and promoting the crypto asset security, which is being provided and sold by EthereumMax, actively on social media. This grave charge leveled on her...
MPCH Raises $40M for New Crypto Security Product
27.9.2022
Liberty City Ventures, which incubated the startup, led the funding round
500,000 DAI From DAO Maker Exploit Was Sent Through Tornado Cash, Security Analysts Report
9.9.2022
On September 8, the crypto security and smart contract auditing firm Certik revealed that 500,000 DAI was sent through the Tornado Cash mixing platform after the funds were stolen in August 2021. The digital assets originally stemmed from the DAO Maker breach that saw the loss of more than...
Crypto security experts raking $430K salaries amid 2022's hacking spike
23.8.2022
The demand for blockchain security experts comes amid a rise in crypto hackings in 2022
How to protect yourself from the recent spate of 'crypto muggings'
13.5.2022
Cointelegraph spoke with security experts who shared tips on how to keep crypto safe after a slew of robberies in the UK successfully stole thousands worth of crypto from everyday holders
More than $1.6 billion exploited from DeFi so far in 2022
3.5.2022
The amount exploited this year so far surpasses the total amount stolen in all of 2020 and 2021 combined, with the month of March alone beating 2020 by over $200 million
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces Around $40K as Stocks Waver; Crypto Security Concerns Intensify
18.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos edged higher along with stocks on Monday. Although, volume remains relatively light and some analysts see limited upside for BTC. Plus, recent hacks and money laundering could trouble policymakers
Crypto Security in 2022: Prepare for More DeFi Hacks, Exchange Outages, and Noob Mistakes
19.12.2021
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Security is integral to crypto. This is perhaps unsurprising for something based heavily in cryptography, but with cryptoassets now surpassing a total market capitalization of USD 2trn, security has to be a key issue for every exchange, wallet, platform, user, and investor in...
Deterring adoption? Balancing security and innovation in crypto
24.11.2021
Security processes are necessary to protect crypto users but regulators may force companies to adopt processes that stifle innovation
Paypal Acquiring Crypto Security Firm Curv to Expand Digital Asset Initiatives
8.3.2021
Payments giant Paypal has announced that it is acquiring Tel Aviv-based crypto security infrastructure provider Curv. According to Paypal, this acquisition will help the company “expand its initiatives to support cryptocurrencies and digital assets.” The deal is reportedly worth less...
Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghouse Face Another Lawsuit Over XRP Crypto Being a Security
29.1.2021
Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ripple Labs and CEO Brad Garlinghouse. This lawsuit follows the one filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that the defendants sold XRP, which it considers unregistered security, for over $1.38 billion. The lawsuit...