Curve DAO (CRV) price drops as Curve Finance battles DNS attack

Curve Finance DNS hijack redirected users to a malicious clone site. CRV price has slid about 7. 7% as investors panicked and dumped tokens. Curve Finance plans migration from DNS to ENS to enhance front-end security. дальше »

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ZKsync X accounts hacked to promote fake SEC warnings and malicious airdrop

Hackers took over the official X accounts of ZKsync and developer Matter Labs to spread fake SEC warnings and promote a phishing airdrop. According to the latest update posted on May 13 from the main ZKsync account, the team said… дальше »

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Curve Finance battles DNS hijack days after X account breach

Curve Finance has warned users not to interact with its website after a domain name system hijack redirected users to a malicious clone designed to drain wallets.  On May 12, the DeFi platform issued a warning on X, alerting users… дальше »

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Malicious Actors are Targeting Atomic and Exodus Wallet Users

Security experts warn that the rise in software supply chain attacks signals broader risks for the crypto industry and beyond. The post Malicious Actors are Targeting Atomic and Exodus Wallet Users appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Hackers hide crypto address-swapping malware in Microsoft Office add-in bundles

Malicious actors are attempting to steal crypto with malware embedded in fake Microsoft Office extensions uploaded to the software hosting site SourceForge, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Delists $JELLY, Potentially Causing $900K in Losses. Here’s Why Best Wallet Token Can 100x

The crypto community was just recovering from the aftermath of the Bybit hack, which saw North Korean hackers loot $1. 3B from the exchange’s cold storage, and now we’ve had yet another sensational malicious activity. дальше »

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MOVE eyes 65% rally as $32m buyback plan sparks whale accumulation

MOVE soared to a 2-month high as it parted ways with a malicious market maker, which triggered a renewed interest among whales. According to data from crypto.news, Movement (MOVE) surged 32% to an intraday high of $0.594 on March 26… дальше »

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AiXBT agent scammed into sending 55.50 ETH to malicious account, token falls 20%

AiXBT, a popular AI-driven crypto market commentator, fell victim to a security breach on Mar. 18, resulting in a loss of 55.50 ETH or approximately $104,000. An attacker tricked AiXBT’s AI agent into carrying out the transfer by gaining access… дальше »

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Lazarus infects hundreds software developers, targeting Solana and Exodus crypto wallets

A new Lazarus campaign is spreading through npm packages, using BeaverTail malware to steal credentials, exfiltrate cryptocurrency data, and deploy a persistent backdoor. North Korea‘s Lazarus Group has planted six malicious packages in npm, targeting developers and cryptocurrency users, a… дальше »

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Bitcoin restaking: programmable slashing and enhanced security

Programmable slashing deters malicious acts in shared security blockchain models. SatLayer enables custom slashing rules for diverse decentralized applications. Bitcoin restaking enhances security while offering flexible incentive structures. дальше »

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The GitVenom Crypto-Stealing Scheme: Hackers Use Phony GitHub Projects to Steal Your Crypto

Key Takeaways: “GitVenom” exploits fake GitHub repositories embedded with malware to target cryptocurrency users. Cyber attackers are leveraging AI-driven deception tactics to trick users into downloading malicious software disguised as The post The GitVenom Crypto-Stealing Scheme: Hackers Use Phony GitHub Projects to Steal Your Crypto appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group now using crypto gifts to breach security defenses

The North Korean-linked Lazarus Group has adopted a new method of breaching crypto firms: sending cryptocurrency to their targets as part of an elaborate social engineering scheme. According to 23pds, the pseudonymous Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Web3 security firm SlowMist, this tactic aims to gain the victim’s trust before deploying malicious code. дальше »

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Crypto scammers net over $9B in 2024 as AI supercharges fraud

Malicious actors stole roughly $9. 9 billion from the crypto ecosystem last year — the lowest amount since 2021, according to a recent  Chainalysis report. The firm added that the figure is expected to rise to $12. дальше »

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Four.Meme hit by malicious attack, leading to $183K loss

Four.Meme has suffered a malicious attack, leading to a $183K loss and the temporary suspension of its token liquidity pool on PancakeSwap. Four.Meme, the Binance Smart Chain-based memecoin launch platform, has recently announced that it was hit by a malicious… дальше »

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How scam tokens are cashing in on DeepSeek AI’s viral moment

Ever since China’s DeepSeek made headlines by emerging as a potential challenge to the US’s AI dominance, malicious crypto tokens using the “DeepSeek” name have surged to cash in on the AI platform’s popularity. дальше »

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Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike warns of fake job offers spreading XMRig miner

CrowdStrike has warned of a new phishing campaign that mimics its recruitment process to deliver the Monero miner via a fake application download. Global cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has identified a phishing campaign exploiting its recruitment emails to distribute a malicious… дальше »

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Victim loses $520k in LINK to fake bridge website: Scam sniffer

A crypto holder lost more than half a million dollars after signing a malicious transaction on a fake cross-chain bridge. Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer reported the incident on Jan.6, posting on X that the victim lost more than $520,000… дальше »

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Crypto scammers use fake job interviews to enable backdoor malware attacks

A sophisticated attack is targeting web3 professionals, tricking them into running malicious code on their systems during fake interviews as part of a lucrative offer from crypto scammers disguised as recruiters. дальше »

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Crypto hackers take new spin on fake job scam, dropping ‘nasty’ malware

Rather than tricking victims into opening malware-infested PDFs or running malicious video calling software, this attack method prompts victims to fix a microphone and camrea access issue. дальше »

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Pudgy Penguins NFT users targeted by malicious Google ad campaign

A sophisticated phishing campaign has been uncovered, targeting users of the Pudgy Penguins NFT project through malicious Google Ads. The attack uses advanced mechanisms to exploit vulnerabilities in Web3 wallets and ad networks, exposing unsuspecting users to significant risks. дальше »

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Scam Sniffer: Malicious Google ad campaign redirects crypto users to fake Pudgy Penguins website

Blockchain security experts have uncovered a new scam using malicious Google ads to trick crypto users into visiting a fake Pudgy Penguins website. A new scam targeting crypto users has been uncovered, with analysts at blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer… дальше »

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Rising crypto scams lead to $2.3 billion in total losses in 2024

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky revealed that malicious actors have devised a new scam involving seed phrases to target unsuspecting crypto users, according to a Dec. 23 blog post. This sophisticated scheme preys on individuals’ curiosity and dishonesty, leading to financial losses for unsuspecting victims. дальше »

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South Korea, US team up to craft new strategies against North Korean crypto heists: report

Efforts to counter cryptocurrency thefts allegedly linked to North Korea are gaining momentum as the US and South Korea collaborate to track stolen digital assets and curb malicious activity. According to reports, the partnership aims to develop tools to combat crypto-related crimes tied to North Korean hackers, who have reportedly stolen nearly $1.6 billion worth […] дальше »

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More Than Half of Crypto Tokens Debuted in 2024 Were Malicious: Blockaid

As much as $1.4 billion was lost to crypto scams and fraud in 2024, said the security firm. дальше »

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Canadian rapper Drake’s X account hacked to promote fake meme coin

The hack resulted in ANITA surging to $4.9 million in trading volume, which was pumped on account it was tied to Drake’s upcoming tour. Canadian hip-hop mogul Drake had his X account compromised on Dec. 15, with malicious actors using… дальше »

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Marinade Finance offers new governance proposal to tackle oversized role of MEV

Solana DeFi platform Marinade Finance has offered a series of governance proposals aimed at tackling unchecked MEV to ensure decentralization and safety in the ecosystem. Marinade Finance posted its governance proposal titled “Tackling Malicious Validators and Democratizing MEV on Solana”… дальше »

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Scam Sniffer warns of fake Influencers and Telegram bots spreading crypto-malware

Bad actors are deploying cryptocurrency-stealing malware using a sophisticated combination of fake X accounts and malicious Telegram bots. Web3 security firm ScamSniffer has warned of a new scam targeting cryptocurrency users by mimicking popular influencers in the space and draining… дальше »

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Wabisabi Deanonymization Vulnerability "Disclosed"

A major vulnerability in Wabisabi has been publicly revealed that would allow a malicious coordinator server to deanonymize users. дальше »

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Cardano-Bitcoin bridge may be first step to true Bitcoin DeFi

The new bridge lets users withdraw Bitcoin even if most Cardano nodes become malicious.

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GIGA whale loses $6.09m after clicking a malicious Zoom link: report

Crypto scammers stole over $6 million from a meme coin investor using a fake Zoom meeting link that was part of a phishing attack. On Nov. 11, scammers drained approximately $6.09 million worth of the meme coin Gigachad (GIGA) from… дальше »

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Trump Is Not Bitcoin's Savior

Trump is not going to be a good thing for Bitcoin, he will continue the same malicious path of regulation that has been followed under Biden. дальше »

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SaaS animation platform LottieFiles alerts users to crypto threats

LottieFiles revealed a supply chain compromise in which malicious code could lure users into connecting crypto wallets, potentially leading to asset theft. LottieFiles, a platform that enables designers and developers to create animations, has issued a warning regarding a security… дальше »

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1inch web app compromised, losses to be reimbursed

1inch, a decentralized exchange aggregator, was compromised after attackers injected malicious code into an animation library update, prompting users to connect their wallets to a crypto drainer. On Oct. дальше »

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1NCH momentum weakens as supply chain attack hits 1inch Network

1inch and multiple platforms that utilize the Lottie Player frontend library were been hit by a supply chain breach on 30 October. The perpetrator injected malicious code into the Lottie Player – a popular animation library adopted by various decentralized applications (dApps) and non-cryptocurrency websites. дальше »

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1inch Frontend Compromised in Widespread Supply Chain Attack 

1Inch and TEN Finance users are at risk after a malicious supply chain attack on Lottie Player's code. Avoid platform interactions for now. The post 1inch Frontend Compromised in Widespread Supply Chain Attack  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US Government Crypto Wallets Drained; $20 Million In Ether And Stablecoins Likely Stolen In Malicious Transfers

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US government crypto wallets hacked for $20M — Arkham Intelligence

According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds about $13 million in assets.

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EigenLayer Twitter Account Hacked In Phishing Scam; Community Warned Of Risks

EigenLayer, a prominent platform in the crypto community, faced a major security breach when their official Twitter account was compromised. Hackers used the account to post malicious tweets containing phishing links, resulting in significant financial losses for victims who fell prey to the scam. дальше »

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Trader loses $1.28m in PEPE and other altcoins to Inferno Drainer-linked wallet

A trader lost over $1. 28 million worth of cryptocurrencies after signing a malicious permit transaction. According to blockchain security firm PeckShieldAlert, on Oct. 14, a cryptocurrency investor lost 108 billion PEPE, 73. дальше »

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Crypto VC fund-tied entity loses $36m by signing phishing permit transaction: report

An entity reportedly linked to a cryptocurrency venture capital fund has lost over $35 million in tokens due to a malicious permit transaction. An unidentified on-chain entity has suffered a staggering loss of wrapped Ethereum (ETH) tokens valued at $36… дальше »

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Crypto losses from hacks, scams soar to $750 million in Q3 – CertiK

Malicious actors stole more than $750 million in various crypto-related hacks and scams during the third quarter, pushing total losses for the year to over $1. 9 billion, according to CertiK’s quarterly Hack3d security report. дальше »

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Crypto wallet drainer was on Google Play for months, stole $70K: Report

The malicious wallet-draining app marked “the first time drainers exclusively targeted mobile users,” Check Point Research said.

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Crypto firms cannot naively trust engineers with code, warns Exodus CEO

Exodus CEO JP Richardson says the firm’s security team reviews all engineers’ code to prevent malicious actions.

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Making crypto mainstream requires greater efforts to stop fraud

One of the greatest use-cases of blockchain technologies is the ability to improve security and counter malicious actors, but we need to get serious about it. дальше »

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Coinbase’s Base smart contracts contain over 34k vulnerabilities, data shows

Base network saw over 34,000 high-risk vulnerabilities in its smart contracts, including malicious boolean checks and library tampering, according to new data. Blockchain networks face growing security challenges as malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts, with Coinbase’s Base network… дальше »

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Suspicious Transaction On BASE Network Involving SeamlessFi – Funds Reported Safe

Earlier today, a suspicious transaction involving SeamlessFi on the BASE network raised alarm after a malicious contract was deployed on September 13, 2024, at 11:57:04 UTC. Just minutes later, at 13:04:40 UTC, a hack was executed, resulting in the theft of approximately $130,000. дальше »

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Beware of ‘Clipper Malware’: Binance warns of crypto fraud

Binance has issued a global alert about a rising malware threat targeting cryptocurrency users. Known as “Clipper malware,” the malicious software alters wallet addresses during transactions, leading to financial losses if the wallet user doesn’t catch on, according to Binance. … дальше »

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Blockaid fends off $700k in losses from new Angel drainer

Blockchain security platform Blockaid said it detected a new Angel Drainer prowling web3 protocols and trying to steal user funds from wallets. Angel Drainer is a malicious code complex targeting crypto wallets and attacking decentralized finance protocols. Some believed the… дальше »

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Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious DApps in 4 days

Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it's easier to use and stealthier than ever before.  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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