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Top 7 cybersecurity jobs in high demand
26.2.2023
Discover the top seven cybersecurity jobs in high demand: from security analyst to information security manager and more
Uniswap DAO debate shows devs still struggle to secure cross-chain bridges
26.2.2023
Developers face tradeoffs between making bridges upgradeable to fix bugs versus making them decentralized
Aussies revealed as prime targets of Israel crypto scam syndicate
24.2.2023
Evidence found that Australians were one of the top countries targeted in a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam network, which has suspected kingpins in Israel
Coinbase discloses recent cyberattack targeting employees
22.2.2023
No customers' funds or information were impacted, according to the company. Coinbase's engineering team believes the attack is associated with a sophisticated phishing campaign
Cyber Criminals Target Crypto Investors with New Malware – Here's What You Need to Know
19.2.2023
Hackers and cybercriminals have been targeting crypto investors with two new malware threats that scout the internet for unwary investors to steal their funds.
According to a recent report by anti-malware software Malwarebytes, two new cybersecurity threats, which include recently discovered...
Platypus DeFi faces flash loan attack, according to CertiK
16.2.2023
The market maker is used to swap stable coins on the Avalanche blockchain; it has a total locked value of $46 million, according to DefiLlama
Hackers Attack Domain Registrar Namecheap; Flood of DHL and Metamask Phishing Emails Follow
13.2.2023
On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, the domain registrar Namecheap’s email account was compromised by hackers. Subsequently, a large number of individuals received phishing emails claiming to be from Metamask and DHL. These emails originated from the email platform Sendgrid, a service used by Namecheap...
OneKey says it's fixed the flaw that got its hardware wallet hacked in 1 second
13.2.2023
Unciphered posted a video showing a "Massive critical vulnerability" in the OneKey Mini. The creators noted it's been patched and is now working on further securing the wallet
Jump Crypto unveils critical vulnerability on Binance’s BNB Chain
11.2.2023
The security flaw would allow the mint of an unlimited amount of arbitrary tokens. The issue was privately disclosed to the BNB team
Uniswap's BNB deployment should use multiple bridges, claims LIFI CEO
8.2.2023
The LIFI executive proposed that a team of four researchers be appointed to study the idea of a multi-bridge approach
North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto Assets in 2022, UN Report Unveils
8.2.2023
The regime in North Korea has managed to steal more cryptocurrency last year than in previous years, according to a draft U.N. report. Despite the difference between quoted estimates, the authors conclude that 2022 was a record-breaking year for crypto theft, to be blamed on the hermit state....
FTX Bankruptcy: Judge Delays Decision on Appointing Independent Examiner Amid Cost Concerns
7.2.2023
Judge John Dorsey has delayed his decision on whether to appoint an independent examiner in the FTX case. At the latest hearing, Dorsey acknowledged that the cost to debtors could reach tens of millions of dollars. Currently, the bankruptcy judge is hopeful that the issue will be resolved through...
Scammers are targeting crypto users with new ‘zero value TransferFrom’ trick
7.2.2023
The trick allows the attacker to confirm zero-value transactions from the victim’s wallet, hijacking the user’s transaction history
How to protect against crime in the metaverse
4.2.2023
To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement
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
Wormhole wins second 'temp check' to become bridge for Uniswap governance
31.1.2023
Wormhole got over 60% of the vote in the Uniswap DAO referendum, with LayerZero coming in second
LayerZero bridging protocol denies accusation of 'critical vulnerabilities'
31.1.2023
LayerZero is the protocol used by Stargate bridge, which has over $382 million locked in its smart contracts
Russians Offered Ready-made Crypto Exchange Accounts Amid Restrictions
31.1.2023
Russian crypto traders have been looking to obtain unrestricted accounts for global exchanges as their access to such platforms is limited. Over the past year, the offering of such accounts on the dark web has increased significantly, cybersecurity experts told the Russian press. Supply of Crypto...
Darknet Market Solaris Hacked by Competitor, Elliptic Reveals
22.1.2023
A leading marketplace on the dark web, Solaris, has been hit by a rival, according to crypto analytics company Elliptic. The Russia-linked platform, which tried to occupy space vacated by the busted Hydra, is believed to have conquered up to a fifth of the illicit market before the hack. Solaris...
Ransomware Revenue Drops as Victims Pay Less Often, Chainalysis Reports
21.1.2023
While the number of ransomware hits may not have decreased significantly, the revenue from such attacks has fallen sharply last year, according to Chainalysis. The blockchain forensics firm believes that to a large extent the trend can be attributed to more of the targeted organizations refusing...