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What is a seed phrase, and why is it important?
It’s crucial to securely back up and store your seed phrase in multiple safe places, ensuring that you’re the only one who can access it when needed. дальше »
2024-12-20 11:05
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North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in cryptocurrency and sensitive corporate data by impersonating venture capitalists, recruiters, and remote IT workers. Researchers made the revelations during Cyberwarcon, an annual cybersecurity conference, on Nov. дальше »
2024-12-1 23:46
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Hacker returns stolen funds to US government in less than 24 hours
The US government successfully recovered nearly $19. 3 million in crypto less than 24 hours after it was mysteriously siphoned from government-associated wallets, according to analysts, including ZachXBT and Arkham Intelligence. дальше »
2024-10-26 23:30
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US government-linked address likely exploited for over $20 million in crypto
A hacker may have stolen over $20 million worth of crypto, including stablecoins and Ethereum (ETH), from a US government-controlled wallet connected to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. The suspicious transfers occurred on Oct. дальше »
2024-10-25 02:00
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Transak hit with data breach affecting 1.14% of its user base
Transak, a company providing fiat-to-crypto services, has reported a significant data breach affecting more than 92,000 users. In an Oct. 21 update, the firm revealed that the breach stemmed from a phishing attack targeting an employee’s laptop, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user information. дальше »
2024-10-22 23:30
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Eigenlayer X account hacked taking advantage of platform design to hide scam link
Eigenlayer’s X account has been compromised, prompting a warning from blockchain security firm PeckShieldAlert. Users are urged to avoid clicking on phishing links from the account. The phishing attempt employs sophisticated tactics. дальше »
2024-10-18 13:58
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FBI arrests man for SEC social media hack over fake Bitcoin ETF approval post
The FBI arrested the man allegedly responsible for hacking the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account and using it to make a fake post about the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US in January. дальше »
2024-10-18 21:01
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The DPRK's Deep Roots in Crypto
Last week, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler reported that developers and IT workers employed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea – i.e. North Korea – had managed to get themselves hired by a number of crypto projects, giving them two different ways of raising funds for the national regime. дальше »
2024-10-9 07:00
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EIGEN Layer assures users infrastructure is secure after investor loses $6M in email hack
EIGENLayer reassured its community that the platform’s infrastructure and onchain protocol remain secure after an investor lost EIGEN tokens worth roughly $6 million in an isolated email compromise on Oct. дальше »
2024-10-5 02:45
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TruFlation offers $500K bounty to recover funds stolen in hack
Truflation, a decentralized data company, has posted a $500,000 bounty following a $5 million hack on Sept. 25. The firm is offering a reward for returning the stolen funds or for identifying the hacker in a way that leads to a conviction. дальше »
2024-9-27 01:30
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Penpie exploited for $27 million in reentrancy attack
Yield protocol Penpie got exploited for $27 million on Sept. 3 after a malicious agent explored a vulnerability in the protocol’s smart contracts. Penpie is a yield protocol on Pendle that aims to boost rewards for users on the network. дальше »
2024-9-5 23:09
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Bitcoin whale holdings steady at 1,600 entities, post-ETF surge stabilizes price
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The number of unique entities holding at least 1,000 coins. Bitcoin’s price has seen fluctuations alongside the number of entities holding over 1,000 BTC throughout 2024. дальше »
2024-9-5 22:08
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WazirX begins second phase of fiat withdrawals early, hackers begins moving funds
WazirX has begun the second phase of its fiat currency withdrawal process ahead of schedule on Sept. 3. The process was originally slated to begin on Sept. 9 and comes as the exchange faces the aftermath of a major security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million in user assets. дальше »
2024-9-4 01:00
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FBI warns of North Korean threat to crypto, cautions against potential ETF-related attacks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about North Korea’s aggressive targeting of the crypto industry on Sept. 3. The agency detailed the sophisticated social engineering campaigns conducted by North Korean actors against employees of crypto-related businesses, notably DeFi applications. дальше »
2024-9-4 23:30
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WazirX CEO advises withdrawals amid ownership dispute and hack aftermath
WazirX co-founder and CEO Nischal Shetty clarified some of the growing concerns around the exchange’s operations and ownership following the recent $235 million hack. In response to questions on social media, Shetty disclosed that he is still operating the exchange “on their [owners] behalf until the dispute gets resolved. дальше »
2024-8-28 21:25
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Bitcoin stolen in $238 million breach fails to get privacy shield, returned to original address
Privacy protocol RAILGUN said the 4,064 Bitcoin stolen in a high-profile security breach on Aug. 19 did not gain any privacy benefits on its platform. The platform clarified that the stolen funds were unable to generate a Private Proof of Identity (POI), resulting in their unshielding and return to the original address. дальше »
2024-8-20 21:16
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Liminal says infrastructure was not responsible for WazirX hack, blames compromised devices
Multiparty computation (MPC) wallet provider Liminal said its infrastructure remains safe and was not compromised in the recent hack of India-based crypto exchange WazirX. The firm made the statement in its post-mortem report on July 19. дальше »
2024-7-21 00:30
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Crypto losses stemming from hacks, rug pulls up 112% YoY – Immunefi
The crypto ecosystem experienced significant losses in the second quarter of 2024, with a total of $572. 7 million lost due to hacks and frauds — up 112% compared to the same period a year ago, according to Immunefi’s latest quarterly breakdown report. дальше »
2024-6-28 22:52
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CertiK reveals it found Kraken vulnerability and will return funds, denies extortion allegations
Blockchain security firm CertiK confirmed that it was behind the discovery of a critical vulnerability in crypto exchange Kraken’s deposit system and gone public with its account of the events following allegations of extortion by the exchange. дальше »
2024-6-20 00:00
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Monochrome to launch Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF tomorrow
Quick Take The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) is poised to make history as Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, set to launch on June 4, 2024. Trading on Cboe Australia is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A. дальше »
2024-6-3 18:30
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Bitcoin flirts with $70,000 as digital assets face $156 million in liquidations in past 24 hours
Quick Take Bitcoin continues to make headlines as it flirts with the $70,000 mark. Earlier today, it briefly surpassed $70,200 just before the US markets opened before retreating back to around $69,100. дальше »
2024-6-3 17:55
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Coinbase, Circle, Kraken Join Crypto's New 'Neighborhood Watch' for Cyberthreats
Consensys, the Solana Foundation and Fireblocks are also among the baker's dozen founding members of Crypto ISAC. дальше »
2024-5-29 16:00
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Gala Games says it resolved exploit within 45 minutes, identified culprit
Gala Games said it responded swiftly to the significant security breach on May 20 that resulted in the unauthorized sale of $21 million worth of GALA tokens and the “effective burn” of an additional 4. дальше »
2024-5-22 22:06
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Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage
Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining service, announces its closure after pilfering over $85 million from more than 21,000 victims in the past year. The post Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-19 15:39
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Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware — report
North Korean hackers deploy new 'Durian' malware to target South Korean crypto firms, with potential links to the notorious Lazarus Group uncovered. The post Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware — report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-14 10:09
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Pike Finance admits to error following $1.7 million exploit, denies fault of USDC
On May 1, DeFi protocol Pike Finance corrected its description of a recent exploit and said it was not caused by a USDC vulnerability, as previously stated. According to the company’s latest statement: “The term ‘USDC vulnerability’ was inaccurate for summarizing last week’s exploit. дальше »
2024-5-2 03:15
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New gaming token on Blast exploited for $4.6 million – white hat hacker involved
A hacker exploited a bug in a newly launched gaming token on Blast network — Super Sushi Samurai — to steal roughly $4. 6 million worth of Ethereum on March 21 — less than a month from its launch. дальше »
2024-3-22 21:16
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Tornado Cash website, discord offline after community finds malicious code in protocol’s backend
Crypto mixer Tornado Cash has reportedly fallen victim to a significant backend exploit that has put user deposits and sensitive data at risk. The security breach was revealed in a Medium post by Gas404, a community member, on Feb. дальше »
2024-2-28 20:04
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Bitcoin breaks $53k for first time in over 2 years as trading volume surges 30%
Bitcoin has broken the $53,000 level for the first time since Dec. 4, 2021, and is currently sitting around $53,538 as of press time. Ethereum is also up on the day, surpassing $3,150, an increase of 4% on the intra-day low. дальше »
2024-2-28 19:28
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Orbit Chain exploited, $81.6 million drained from cross-chain bridge
Orbit Chain is coordinating its investigation with the Korean National Police Agency and KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency), and Theori. дальше »
2024-1-4 01:31
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Crypto Exchange Catalyx Suspends Trading, Withdrawals Following 'Security Breach'
The Canadian exchange suffered a security break earlier this month, resulting in the loss of an unknown amount of customer funds. дальше »
2024-1-2 01:32
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Ex-Amazon dev pleads guilty to Nirvana Finance hack, agrees to pay $12 million
Shakeeb Ahmed, a former software security engineer at Amazon, awaits sentencing on March 13, 2024, facing a maximum of five years in prison. дальше »
2023-12-17 19:32
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OKX DEX hacked for $2.7 million after private key leak
The total damage of this exploit stands at an estimated $2.7 million. дальше »
2023-12-17 21:00
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Poloniex prepares to resume withdrawals after $100M hack
Poloniex says it will start resuming deposits on Nov. 30 with TRX, the cryptocurrency of Justin Sun’s Tron blockchain.
дальше »2023-11-30 17:19
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Indexed Finance thwarts hijackers, set to compensate 2021 hack victims
In an X thread, Laurence Day, a former core contributor, detailed the efforts of the Indexed community in overcoming two hijacking attempts on the remaining treasury of the Indexed DAO. дальше »
2023-11-27 14:44
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Justin Sun says HTX and Poloniex will offer ‘epic airdrop’ following exchange hacks
Justin Sun, a top representative for the crypto exchanges HTX and Poloniex, announced plans to reward users and cover losses on Nov. 24. In a statement on X, Sun wrote: “As HTX and Poloniex approach opening deposit and withdrawal, we will initiate an epic airdrop for users with assets. дальше »
2023-11-25 16:48
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KyberSwap hacker offers $4.6M bounty for return of $46M loot
“On the table is a bounty equivalent to 10% of users’ funds taken from them by your hack,” said KyberSwap to its hacker in an on-chain message. дальше »
2023-11-25 14:29
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Justin Sun-linked Heco bridge and HTX exchange targeted in $100+ million crypto attack
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun confirmed that two platforms linked to him, the HTX exchange and Heco bridge, suffered an attack, saying: “HTX and Heco Cross-Chain Bridge Undergo Hacker Attack. дальше »
2023-11-22 16:34
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HECO Chain bridge compromised over $86.6M sent to suspicious addresses
Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that assets like stablecoins, ETH, SHIB, LINK and more were transferred from the bridge. дальше »
2023-11-22 15:53
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Setting new standards for crypto exchanges in the post-FTX era: Report
In an industry that is growing increasingly wary of financial malpractice, which exchange is the most trustworthy?
дальше »2023-11-22 15:51
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Mt. Gox creditors offered fresh hope with new ‘commencement of repayment’ email
The Mt. Gox trustee announced the redemption of $47 million in trust assets amid social media reports suggesting repayment to creditors could start in 2023. дальше »
2023-11-22 11:53
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dYdX founder blames v3 central components for ‘targeted attack,’ involves FBI
DYdX founder Antonio Juliano said it is working to find the original culprit behind the exploit and would rather pay community members who help in the investigation than the exploiter. дальше »
2023-11-21 12:28
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Poloniex confirms hackers identity, offers $10M white hat reward to return stolen funds
Poloniex has officially identified the hacker responsible for stealing $120 million from the exchange on Nov. 10 and offered a $10 million white reward if the funds are returned by Nov. 25, according to on-chain data shared by blockchain security firm PeckShield. дальше »
2023-11-19 14:09
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OpenSea NFT users report massive email phishing campaign
OpenSea users have reportedly been targeted with a widespread email phishing campaign, including a fake developer API risk alert and a fake NFT offer. дальше »
2023-11-16 12:27
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Telegram trading bot Maestro refunds users 610 ETH after router exploit
Maestrobots, a group of crypto bots on Telegram, has refunded users 610 ETH in the aftermath of a 280 ETH smart contract exploit on Oct. 24. дальше »
2023-10-25 13:51
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Fantom Foundation confirms $550K loss in broader $7M attack
The Fantom Foundation confirmed that it and its employees collectively lost hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of crypto in an attack on Oct. 17. Fantom announced on Twitter/X: “We are aware of reports indicating a small number of Fantom wallets were compromised earlier today. дальше »
2023-10-18 22:55
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Alameda Research lost $190M to scams and ‘questionable’ blockchains: Whistleblower
Former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj says one trader lost more than $100 million after clicking on a fake link.
дальше »2023-10-12 08:33
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Stars Arena secures funding to plug $3M shortfall following exploit, will reopen after security audit
Stars Arena, an Avalanche-based social media dApp, has responded to a recent $2. 9 million security breach by securing the necessary resources to cover the associated losses. The platform has also engaged a white hat team to conduct a security assessment. дальше »
2023-10-8 21:14
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Huobi hacker returns 4997 ETH stolen via hot wallet breach, receives $400k bounty
In a surprising turn of events, the hacker responsible for stealing a large sum of Ethereum from HTX Global, formerly Huobi, has refunded the entire stolen amount for the white-hat bounty offered by the exchange, on-chain sleuth Zachxbt reported Oct. дальше »
2023-10-8 07:00
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Stars Arena secures funds to plug $3M exploit, set to reopen after security audit
Stars Arena was hacked for roughly $3 million worth of AVAX tokens, with the hacker reportedly sending the funds to the Fixed Float crypto exchange. дальше »
2023-10-8 04:38
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