Crypto Hacks in 2024 Surge to $2.2 Billion Amid Shifting Dynamics

Hacking incidents in the cryptocurrency sector surged alarmingly in 2024, with total stolen funds reaching $2.2 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »

104 +

North Korean hacker steal $1.3 billion in crypto this year

Crypto thefts surged to $2. 2 billion in 2024, representing a 21% rise compared to the previous year. According to a Dec. 19 report by Chainalysis, this increase is closely tied to a growing wave of hacking activity, particularly by North Korean-linked cybercriminal groups. дальше »

76 +

Crypto hacking losses hit $2.2 billion in 2024, a new report says

The cryptocurrency world, while experiencing a surge in mainstream adoption and market value, is also grappling with a stark reality: a significant increase in losses due to hacking. A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis reveals that funds stolen from crypto platforms jumped to a staggering $2.2 billion in 2024, a 21% increase from […] дальше »

111 +

Cardano Foundation X account under attack, hackers spread misinformation about SEC lawsuit

Cardano Foundation's official X account fell victim to hacking, leading to the circulation of false claims about an alleged SEC lawsuit. The post Cardano Foundation X account under attack, hackers spread misinformation about SEC lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

147 +

US charges five individuals linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ crypto theft

Federal prosecutors have charged five alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a hacking group accused of targeting companies and individuals in a spree of cyberattacks. According to court documents unsealed Wednesday in California, the defendants allegedly stole sensitive data and at… дальше »

122 +

Venn Network Aims to Solve DeFi's Hacking Problem With More Decentralized Tech

Creator Or Dadosh says Venn creates a "completely new economy" for crypto security. дальше »

9 +

US Gov’t Loses $20 Million As Crypto Wallets Fall Victim To Major Hack

A crypto wallet owned by the US government might have been compromised and infiltrated by hackers, raising concerns about the security measures being implemented by the government on digital assets. The hacking incident could be a tell-tale sign of a lenient cybersecurity practice in handling government-controlled cryptocurrencies. дальше »

207 +

US prosecutors considering plea deal for SEC X account hacker

Federal prosecutors are considering a plea deal offer for Eric Council Jr., the Alabama man recently arrested for hacking the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Bloomberg reported on the latest development in the SEC X account… дальше »

126 +

Man Behind SEC's Fake Bitcoin Tweet Arrested

The man who caused a short-lived Bitcoin spike by hacking the SEC's X account has been arrested дальше »

159 +

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 »

147 +

Polkadot’s flagship sub0 conference is ground zero for ecosystem’s landmark overhaul

Polkadot drives forward ecosystem-wide transformation with 24/7 hacking and masterclasses from industry greats. дальше »

11 +

US prosecutors push for 5 year prison sentence for Bitfinex-hack mastermind

US prosecutors urged a Washington federal judge that Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind who extracted 120,000 Bitcoin ($8 billion) by hacking into the Bitfinex crypto exchange, should get five years in prison. дальше »

136 +

OpenAI’s press account hack was 5th security breach in 20 months

Hackers shilled a fake OPENAI token on OpenAI’s press account, a method reminiscent of previous X hacking incidents targeting the firm’s executives. дальше »

17 +

Hacking Group Dark Angels Steals $75 Million In Biggest Crypto Ransom Attack Ever

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world, the hacking group known as Dark Angels has executed the largest known ransomware attack to date. дальше »

104 +

Trust Wallet Dispels TWT Binance Delisting Rumors as FUD

Trust Wallet refutes rumors of Binance delisting and hacking of TWT, assuring users that these claims are false and FUD-driven. The post Trust Wallet Dispels TWT Binance Delisting Rumors as FUD appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

166 +

BlackRock’s IBIT Extends Streak of Zero Flows Amid North Korean Hackers Threat

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw zero flows in 4 out of 5 days. US Bitcoin ETFs face outflows, and FBI warns of North Korean hacking threats. The post BlackRock’s IBIT Extends Streak of Zero Flows Amid North Korean Hackers Threat appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

228 +

Lazarus Group intensifies attacks on crypto browser extensions: Group-IB

Lazarus Group intensifies its cyber assault on crypto market, deploying sophisticated malware through fake video apps and expanding its targeting of browser extensions. The notorious North Korean hacking gang Lazarus Group, known for its sophisticated cyber campaigns against the crypto… дальше »

58 +

As DOGE and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Falter, a New ERC20 Meme Coin Contender Emerges

The world of meme coins is rapidly evolving, attracting many new users. Amidst this, the original meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are struggling to maintain their value. SHIB has recently faced negative impacts due to a hacking incident, while DOGE is experiencing sell-offs from investors due to a lack of growth. дальше »

131 +

DeFi protocols compromised as many domains under DNS siege

At least two defi protocols reported compromised domains in an apparent hacking campaign targeting crypto websites. дальше »

98 +

Metallica falls victim to crypto scam, X account hacked

Solana's popularity among celebrities leads to both endorsements and hacking risks. Despite controversies, Solana shows bullish trends.  Solana [SOL] is making waves as the go-to blockchainThe post Metallica falls victim to crypto scam, X account hacked appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

130 +

Crypto cyber gang FIN9 indicted in a $71m operation

FBI brings charges against FIN9 members, including conspiracy to commit fraud, extortion and money laundering related to hacking attacks that resulted in over $71 million in losses. дальше »

791 +

Crypto hacks drained $19B in 13 years according to crystal intelligence

The crypto industry faced significant losses of $19 billion due to hacking incidents over the past decade, with 2022 marking the highest annual loss at $4.2 billion. дальше »

401 +

Weekend Wrap: Ransomware botnets taken down, Cruz starts mining and more

Europol said its taken down a hacking ring that helped ransomware attackers inject their malicious code and Ted Cruz is mining Bitcoin. дальше »

294 +

Mt. Gox cold wallet completes transfer of 141K BTC to new wallet

Mt. Gox, the digital assets exchange that infamously went bankrupt in 2014 following a significant hacking incident, is once again making headlines. On May 28, CryptoQuant suggested that all funds had been moved from the Mt Gox cold wallet to a new wallet. дальше »

207 +

North Korean hackers target crypto firms with ‘Durian’ malware, Kaspersky confirms

North Korean hackers have deployed a new malware variant called “Durian” to attack South Korean cryptocurrency firms. According to a May 9 threat report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky used this malware in targeted attacks… дальше »

93 +

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 »

45 +

Bitfinex CTO Dispels FUD, Refutes Data Breach By Ransomware Group

In an interesting turn of events, Bitfinex chief technology officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino has dismissed rumors of the exchange being involved in a large-scale data breach. This came in response to claims of a significant security breach by the hacking group FSOCIETY a little over a week ago. On April 26, FSOCIETY claimed on its […] дальше »

57 +

Bitfinex database breach ‘seems fake,’ says CTO

Bitfinex chief technology officer Paolo Ardoino explained that if the hacking group was telling the truth, it would have asked for a ransom, but he “couldn’t find any request.” дальше »

1301 +

Bitfinex CTO denies new allegations of user data hack, assures funds are secure

Bitfinex CTO debunks rumors of a major data breach, suggesting that the alleged hackers used high-profile claims to market their hacking tool. The post Bitfinex CTO denies new allegations of user data hack, assures funds are secure appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

52 +

BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9B money laundering conspiracy

The platform was utilized to launder funds acquired from various criminal activities, including computer hacking, ransomware attacks and drug trafficking. дальше »

295 +

Nigeria’s Patricia exchange CEO refutes closure rumors

Patricia came under scrutiny following a hacking incident in May 2023, which led to a significant loss of customer funds.

113 +

Circle-backed protocol Pike Finance loses $1.6m due to ‘USDC vulnerability’

Decentralized protocol for cross-chain lending Pike Finance has suffered a $1.6 million loss due to weak security measures in functions managing USDC transfers. Pike Finance, a decentralized finance protocol specializing in cross-chain lending, fell victim to a hacking attack, resulting… дальше »

151 +

Former Amazon Engineer Sentenced for Hacking DeFi Protocols

Shakeeb Ahmed, a former Amazon engineer, was sentenced to three years in prison for hacking two cryptocurrency exchanges, leading to over $12 million in theft and significant financial restitution and forfeiture. дальше »

134 +

Prisma Finance hacker sends $6.5m in ETH to Tornado Cash

PeckShield reported the movement of assets from addresses related to the hacking of the Prisma Finance protocol. дальше »

86 +

Crypto industry losses to hacking decreased by 23% in Q1

In the first quarter of the year, the crypto industry lost $336.3 million to hacking, 23.1% less than last year. дальше »

57 +

Lazarus laundered $174m in ETH stolen from HTX, moved assets to Bitcoin

Despite being blacklisted by OFAC, the Tornado Cash mixer continues to operate, helping North Korea-linked hackers in laundering millions of stolen crypto. The DPRK-affiliated hacking group Lazarus Group successfully laundered hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Ethereum (ETH) stolen… дальше »

66 +

Shiba Inu Team Member Has Crucial Warning for SHIB Community: Details

Warning comes in wake of hacking incidents targeting well-known figures and projects within Shiba inu ecosystem дальше »

148 +

WOOFi offers 10% bounty in race to recover $8 million stolen in flash loan exploit

The total value of assets locked on the decentralized exchange (DEX) WOOFi plunged by nearly 20% to $45 million after it confirmed it was exploited via a flashloan attack. The hack Earlier today, WOOFi detailed how it fell victim to a hacking episode within 13 minutes. дальше »

148 +

AxieInfinity Co-Founder’s Wallets Compromised In $10.46M Hack

In a recent revelation, Jeffrey Zirlin, the co-founder of axieinfinity and the Ronin network, disclosed that two of his wallets fell victim to a hacking incident on Friday. This has been a tough morning for me. дальше »

172 +

FTX's stolen $400M - Here's what we know so far

Three Americans identified as the culprits behind a SIM-swapping hacking operation Investigative evidence ties their activities to the FTX hack of November 2022 The United States Department The post FTX's stolen $400M - Here's what we know so far appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

167 +

Ripple Founder XRP Hack Update: Millions of XRP Now Stored in This Wallet

Millions of XRP in limbo after hacking of Ripple cofounder Chris Larsen's wallet дальше »

265 +

Crypto users lose $580k in scams linked to web3 firms, details here

Users were tricked into clicking malicious links to wallet drainer sites. The root cause of the issue was hacking of email service provider Mailer Lite. The crypto market came under the targThe post Crypto users lose $580k in scams linked to web3 firms, details here appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

397 +

Nirvana Finance Hacker Surrenders More Than $12.3 Million, After Pleading Guilty

Discover the groundbreaking revelation as senior security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed admits to hacking two decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, leading to the first-ever conviction for a smart contract breach. дальше »

317 +

Crypto hack losses have declined 50% in 2023: report

The total funds lost to crypto hackers in 2023 is down more than 50% compared to volumes recorded in 2022, according to a report by blockchain security and analytics firm TRM Labs. Despite the 160 hacking incidents reported in the year, the total of $1. дальше »

149 +

OKX Dex losses $370K in hack, users assured reimbursement

OKX‘s decentralized exchange and cross-chain bridge aggregator OKX Dex has fallen victim to a suspected hacking incident, resulting in losses exceeding $370,000. The breach raised alarms among users who noticed unauthorized transactions from wallets previously authorized on the platform. дальше »

286 +

HTX exchange suffers a $258m net outflow since resuming operations post-hack

HTX (formerly Huobi), a major crypto exchange tied to the founder of TRON, Justin Sun, recently suffered a $258 million net outflow. The money left the platform after the exchange resumed regular operations in the aftermath of a major hacking attack. дальше »

162 +

Top Ripple Executive Ends Crypto Hacks Talk With Ultimate Example

Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, settles crypto hacking debate with straightforward analogy, prompting reflection on core industry principles дальше »

346 +

Crypto Industry Plagued by $363 Million Losses in November 2023 — Is Your Crypto Safe?

627 +

U.S. Treasury sanctions Sinbad mixer, citing money laundering by North Korea’s Lazarus Group

The U. S. Treasury Department has sanctioned the cryptocurrency mixing service Sinbad. io (Sinbad) for its role in enabling money laundering by North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups, according to a Nov. дальше »

313 +

Exploring Crypto Investment Alternatives: Beyond Cardano (ADA) and TRON

TLDR Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (ADA), has recently shared his two cents with the community on the Binance CEO stepping down. Meanwhile, Justin Sun, the founder of TRON (TRX), confirmed hacking incidents linked to his projects. дальше »

161 +