Delta Prime DeFi hacker exploited token minting bug, managed to drain $6M

Hacker exploited Delta Prime’s upgrade function to mint massive tokens. Over $6M in assets were stolen, including Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins. Attack exposes risks of upgradable contracts in decentralized finance. дальше »

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Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Suspected Of Hack, $18.2 Million Stolen In Suspicious Transactions

Indodax, one of Indonesia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reportedly been targeted by a cyberattack, with over 150 suspicious transactions flagged. According to Cyvers Alerts, the total loss from the attack is estimated at $18. дальше »

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Indodax hacked for $22 million, Lazarus Group suspected

Indodax suffers a $22 million cryptocurrency heist, with North Korea’s Lazarus Group suspected of orchestrating the attack. дальше »

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Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax suffers $22m hack: report

Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has seemingly suffered an attack, with the hacker stealing over $20 million worth of crypto from hot wallets. Cryptocurrency exchange Indodax (previously known as Bitcoin Indonesia) has allegedly suffered an attack after an unknown entity withdrawing… дальше »

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Trump Family Crypto Project Seeks To Maintain US Dollar Dominance With Stablecoins

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Singapore police arrest 3 for teen attack during crypto exchange

Police in Singapore arrested three men after a teen reported an attempted robbery involving $24,000. The 19-year old ZK was looking to exchange the cash for USDT when two men attacked him. Strait Times has reported that police have charged 29-year old Benedict Yee Hong Fai with the attack and attempted robbery. дальше »

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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 »

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Euler Finance bounces back from flash loan attack, introduces modular vaults

Euler Labs has released Euler v2, a development kit for deploying ERC-4626 vaults with customizable lending risk management features. дальше »

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August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack

The majority of the stolen funds are accounted for by a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million.

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North Korean hackers target crypto institutions via Chromium browser

North Korean hackers, known as Citrine Sleet, have exploited a severe zero-day vulnerability in the Chromium browser to attack crypto financial institutions. Citrine Sleet targeted financial institutions and crypto entities to steal digital assets. дальше »

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CEO of Haru Invest stabbed during his trial in a Korean courtroom

The courtroom attack highlights the severe repercussions and heightened tensions surrounding high-profile financial fraud cases. The post CEO of Haru Invest stabbed during his trial in a Korean courtroom appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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WazirX opens partial withdrawals for INR, reduces fees by 60%

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has re-launched INR withdrawals for “eligible users” and decreased withdrawal fees by 60%. Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which recently suffered a multi-million dollar hacker attack, has begun the first phase of INR withdrawals. In an X announcement,… дальше »

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Telegram Founder Arrested, Is Free Speech Under Attack?

With Pavel Durov still detained in France, Telegram releases a statement, and prominent tech figures come out in support. дальше »

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Max Keiser Dismisses Ether, Cardano, Solana, And XRP As “Centralized Garbage” Heading To Zero

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Polygon Recovers Discord After Phishing Attack Linked to Fake POL Token

The breach occurred during heightened interest in Polygon's upcoming migration from MATIC to the new POL token. The post Polygon Recovers Discord After Phishing Attack Linked to Fake POL Token appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Decentralized naming could bring ‘next billion’ users to Bitcoin

Spaces Protocol founder Mike Carson argues that in light of the recent Squarespace DNS attack, domains should be decentralized and put on the blockchain. дальше »

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Whale loses over $55m in DAI stablecoin to phishing attack

A whale address lost a substantial amount of DAI tokens to a phishing attack after carelessly signing a fraudulent transaction. On-chain data confirms that the losses amounted to a whopping $55.47 million in Dai (DAI). According to an X post… дальше »

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Dogecoin Influencer Issues Critical Scam Alert To DOGE Community

A Dogecoin (DOGE) influencer has sounded the alarm about a scam attack targeting members of the DOGE community. The influence has issued a critical warning about a new fraudulent social media account posing as the Dogecoin Foundation. дальше »

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Hackers demanded crypto ransom amid cyber attack at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Grand Palais in Paris, a prominent venue for the 2024 Summer Olympics, has become the latest victim of a high-profile cyberattack. Hackers infiltrated the venue’s digital infrastructure, demanding a significant ransom in cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Suspects in $14m Holograph hack arrested by EU authorities

Police in Italy and France have made several arrests in connection with an over $14 million attack on crypto protocol Holograph. In a detailed post on X on Aug. 14, the omnichain tokenization platform stated that law enforcement authorities in… дальше »

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Top 100 DeFi Hacks: Offchain attack vectors account for 57% of losses

Despite the falling number of smart contract exploits, hackers could surpass the previous year in terms of total value stolen.

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Musk claims X hit by ‘massive DDoS attack’ delaying Trump interview

The livestream ended up kicking off 30 minutes after the scheduled start, with the pair discussing immigration and the attempt on Trump’s life. дальше »

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After cyber attack on WazirX, rival CoinDCX forms Rs 500 M investors protection fund

CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange has announced the establishment of a Crypto Investors Protection Fund (CIPF) to compensate users for losses in rare scenarios like a security breach or other such adverse events. дальше »

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Unizen attacker moves $2.1m via Tornado Cash

The attacker behind the Unizen hack has moved over $2 million of stolen assets to Tornado cash more than four months after the attack. According to blockchain security firm PeckShield, the attacker laundered a total of 865.4 ETH (ETH), approximately… дальше »

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Decentralized crypto exchange Nexera halts trading following $1.5m exploit

Multi-chain decentralized trading platform Nexera has suffered a $1.5 million exploit, forcing it to stop all trading operations. Decentralized crypto exchange Nexera — also known as AllianceBlock Nexera — has fallen victim to a hacker attack, resulting in a loss… дальше »

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WazirX abandons plan to socialize losses following crypto community uproar

Crypto exchange WazirX has received tremendous criticism for its proposed “55/45” plan to socialize losses made from a recent attack on the platform.  On July 27, WazirX started a poll to gauge public sentiment for a plan to get the… дальше »

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DeFi protocol removed an important line of code that led to a $212K hack

The attack occurred around 3 am UTC on Aug. 1, leading Convergence’s native token CVG to plummet over 99%.

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'Golden Boys' Move on CompoundDAO Wasn't a Governance Attack: Tally Protocol CEO

Sitting on the sidelines during the democratic process means you can't complain about the result, the CEO and co-founder of a DAO vote-counting protocol argued in an interview. дальше »

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Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M Exploit

A reentrancy attack earlier Wednesday briefly halted the network. It restarted after an “emergency” chain upgrade. дальше »

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Compound crypto governance attack: 'Cunning' scheme or legitimate play?

Compound crypto DAO experienced a governance attack by the Golden Boys, led by Humpy. Proposal 290 aims to introduce delays in governance actions to prevent future attacks. In a surprising dThe post Compound crypto governance attack: 'Cunning' scheme or legitimate play? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Compound settles ‘governance attack’ as COMP surges 7% with new staking plan

The settlement and new staking plan could enhance Compound's governance security and tokenomics, potentially attracting long-term investors. The post Compound settles ‘governance attack’ as COMP surges 7% with new staking plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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COMP Token Rises as Whale Backs Down on Supposed 'Governance Attack' on Compound

A new staking product will be offered instead of what Humpy and the 'Golden Boys' initially proposed. дальше »

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$25 Million Drained From Compound (COMP) Treasury In Latest Governance Exploit Incident

The Compound Finance (COMP) treasury has been drained of $25 million in a recent governance attack, raising alarms about the state of decentralized governance in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. дальше »

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‘Golden Boys’ behind Compound ‘governance attack’ agree to rescind proposal

A member of the “Golden Boys” voting bloc, Humpy, appears to have accepted a new staking proposal while agreeing to rescind the controversial Proposal 289. дальше »

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WazirX’s “socialized loss strategy” sparks outrage: Are users paying for the exchange’s failures?

Is WazirX prioritizing its own survival over user security with the “socialized loss strategy,” and how does this impact the Indian crypto community? On July 18, WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange, faced a severe cyber attack. Hackers targeted one of… дальше »

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WazirX’s ‘socialized loss strategy’ sparks outrage: Are users paying for the exchange’s failures?

Is WazirX prioritizing its own survival over user security with the “socialized loss strategy,” and how does this impact the Indian crypto community? On July 18, WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange, faced a severe cyber attack. Hackers targeted one of… дальше »

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COMP Down 6.7% after Supposed 'Governance Attack' on Compound DAO

A whale holding COMP tokens is helping push through a governance proposal that would allocate $24 million in COMP to a yield-bearing protocol called goldCOMP. дальше »

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Compound Finance proposals elicit ‘governance attack’ allegations

Community risk assessors warned against the perceived centralization effort days before the proposal’s passage.

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Ex-FTX exec asks for delay reporting to prison after dog attack

Ryan Salame was scheduled to report to prison on Aug. 29 after being sentenced to 90 months for charges related to the misuse of FTX user funds. дальше »

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MoonTap’s Alien Attack: Your Taps Can Save the World and Your Wallet

MoonTap emerges as a trailblazer with its revolutionary Tap2Earn model, seamlessly blending exhilarating gameplay with substantial financial rewards. Picture yourself in an electrifying battle against alien invaders, where each tap on your screen unleashes a barrage of powerful attacks, turning every interaction into a potential goldmine. дальше »

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Save the World from Alien Attack on MoonTap, a Tap2Earn Game, and Earn Big

Get ready to tap your way to fortune with MoonTap, the latest Tap2Earn game that promises not only excitement but also substantial earnings. Scheduled for release in mid-August, MoonTap is set to add a new dimension to the gaming world while integrating the unique features of the MoonBag meme coin. дальше »

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DEX MonoSwap suffers staked liquidity loss due to phishing attack on developer

The phishing attack on MonoSwap highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures and vigilance in decentralized finance platforms. The post DEX MonoSwap suffers staked liquidity loss due to phishing attack on developer appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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THORChain founder and his plan to ‘vampire attack’ all of DeFi

After posing as an anon girl for six years, THORChain’s founder is now waging war against the “slow rugs” of DeFi.

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Lummis slams Biden’s ‘disastrous proposal’ to tax Bitcoin miners in ‘orange paper’

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said the Biden administration’s to impose a 30% tax on Bitcoin miners is a “dangerous scheme” and an “attack on innovation. ” She argued that such a high tax rate would stifle innovation and push mining operations overseas, undermining both economic and national security interests. дальше »

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dYdX faces security breach amid sale discussions and leadership changes

dYdX v3 compromised by a DNS attack; 2 smart contracts compromised. Exchange discussing the sale of its derivatives arm to Wintermute and Selini. Founder Antonio Juliano stepped down; Ivo Crnkovic-Rubsamen now leads the company. дальше »

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WazirX halts trading, closes deposits following $235m attack

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has ceased deposits and withdrawals as scammers appear to be targeting the platform’s users. Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which recently suffered a $235 million hacker attack, has stopped processing deposits and withdrawals after the platform noticed “impersonators… дальше »

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WazirX cyber attack update: Company discloses initial findings

Hours after prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX fell prey to a cyber attack which led to a loss of funds exceeding $230 million, the company has revealed its preliminary findings related to it. дальше »

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‘Is Mt. Gox under attack?’ — drama hits repayments

This is yet another embarrassment for those overseeing the Mt. Gox bankruptcy, with one Reddit user quipping that the fright was karma for criticizing how incompetent the entire operation has been. It’s been a horrible 10 years for the early… дальше »

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Trump effect? Bitcoin defies Mt. Gox sell-off, jumps to $65K

BTC hit a two-week high above $65K after Trump attack. The macro and US political scenes look great for BTC, despite Mt. Gox's supply. Bitcoin [BTC] was up 7% on a weekly basis and traded abThe post Trump effect? Bitcoin defies Mt. дальше »

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Phishing Victim Recovers $10.3M In $stETH From Attacker, Awaits Remaining Funds

A report from Cyver Alert revealed a phishing attack that occurred over a year ago, resulting in the loss of nearly $32 million in staked Ethereum (stETH). The victim had fallen prey to a malicious contract, leading to the significant theft. дальше »

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