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Remitano exchange allegedly hacked for $2.7M; $1.4M frozen by Tether
14.9.2023
The Remitano exchange experienced suspicious transactions as over $2.7 million was drained from its wallet by a single account
Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust
13.9.2023
A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8
Vitalik Buterin Confirms His X Account Was Hacked by SIM Swap
12.9.2023
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin took to social media to share details about the hacking of his profile on X, formerly Twitter. The influential crypto figure confirmed suspicions that the account was targeted in a SIM swap attack allowing perpetrators to promote a crypto scam enticing victims with...
Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam
10.9.2023
The X account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has apparently suffered a breach by scammers spreading phishing links. The attack, which manifested itself in the form of a post offering free digital collectibles, has allegedly resulted in the loss of over $690,000 for those who fell for...
Windows tool targeted by hackers deploys crypto mining malware
7.9.2023
Software installers affected are mainly used for 3D modeling and graphic design, with French being the most frequent language used in the malware campaign
South Korea Seeks to Freeze North’s Crypto Assets Under New Law
6.9.2023
The government in Seoul intends to submit new legislation tailored to facilitate the tracking and freezing of crypto used to fund the weapons programs of North Korea. A bill has been drafted after extended consultations between ministries with the aim to make South Korean sanctions more effective...
South Korea plans to submit bill to freeze North's crypto assets: Report
4.9.2023
The cybersecurity bill's latest version reportedly contains ways to "track and neutralize" crypto and digital assets stolen by North Korea, according to a local media report
Balancer exploited in nearly $900k after vulnerability warning
27.8.2023
DeFi protocol Balancer was exploited just a few days after disclosing a vulnerability affecting its boosted pools
FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns
27.8.2023
FTX's decision was undertaken as a proactive measure aimed at preventing the occurrence of any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack
Multichain $1.5B hack investigation, Shibarium eyes relaunch, Base, Optimism join hands: Finance Redefined
25.8.2023
Top-100 DeFi tokens had another mixed week, with most of the tokens trading in a similar range as last week with minor price fluctuation
WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders
25.8.2023
According to cybersecurity firm Group-IB, weaponized ZIP file archives were being shared on crypto trading forums, with each one containing a nasty surprise
Founders of Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Accused of Laundering $1 Billion
24.8.2023
The founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash were charged Thursday with allegedly helping to launder more than $1 billion in digital currency, including funds taken by North Korean hackers. Department of Justice: ‘You Can’t Hide From Us Behind a Keyboard — Whether You’re a Hacker...
FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers’ Intent to ‘Cash Out’ $40M in Bitcoin
23.8.2023
On August 22, 2023, the FBI issued an alert, cautioning about North Korean hackers possibly trying to cash out bitcoin valued at over $40 million. U.S. Intelligence Flags Potential $40M Bitcoin Liquidation by North Korean Hackers The FBI is urging both public and private sectors to be vigilant...
FBI flags 6 Bitcoin wallets linked to North Korea, urges vigilance in crypto firms
23.8.2023
Although the likes of Lazarus group have stolen billions of dollars worth of crypto funds, the public ledger technology makes it difficult for them to launder funds as they can be tracked and frozen
DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks
19.8.2023
A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor's team is still estimating the amount stolen
North Korean hackers have stolen $2B of crypto since 2018: Report
18.8.2023
TRM Labs estimates that North Korean hackers have stolen $200 million of cryptocurrency in 2023 alone
Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin
14.8.2023
The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust
North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report
13.8.2023
Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons programs, will be included in a U.N. report which is...
Curve Finance vows to reimburse users after $62 million hack
12.8.2023
The platform further emphasizes its current priority, which revolves around assessing the proportional portions of each impacted user
Curve Finance vows to reimburse users after $62M hack
12.8.2023
The platform said it would assess each impacted user for reimbursement