2022-9-21 22:45 |
The vulnerability in private keys generated by the popular Profanity vanity key generator was noted in January and has already been implicated in at least one major hack. origin »
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Sheldon Xia, the CEO of crypto exchange BitMart, has disclosed the exchange suffered an attack after hackers stole two private keys to the exchange’s hot wallets. Xia shared these details through a tweetstorm earlier today, noting that the hackers drained $196.
2021-12-7 18:40 | |
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BitMart CEO Sheldon Xia admits Sunday’s hack resulted from stolen private keys. The post BitMart CEO admits $196 million hack was the result of leaked private keys appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2021-12-6 14:39 | |
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In an April 20 blog post, founder and CEO of the EasyFi DeFi protocol, Ankitt Gaur, detailed an attack that resulted in the loss of as much as $6 million from its liquidity pools. The incursion, which happened on April 19, was a targeted attack compromising the admin and mnemonic keys.
2021-4-20 10:34 | |
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EXMO says it is "assuming" the attacker had prior access to some of its hot wallet keys.
2020-12-22 20:00 | |
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"Bitcoin Message. Epic Hack Homie. Not Your Keys Not Your Coins." Take one more privacy lesson from KuCoin scammers
2020-9-29 15:32 | |
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Craig Wright's layers claim that their client owned private keys the address linked to the first Mt. Gox hack
2020-6-13 21:02 | |
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These seven major hacks remind us: not your keys, not your crypto.
2019-11-28 01:02 | |
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A security researcher from the data breach index site “Have I Been Pwned” recently reported that personal data and passwords belonging to GateHub wallet users had been dumped in a hacking community website.
2019-11-20 17:07 | |
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We put a lot of faith in passwords, specifically in the private keys which secure our Bitcoin and crypto wallets. If someone were to find out or hack our private key, they would gain control over the funds in the wallet.
2019-9-10 15:00 | |
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Dash-focused wallet MyDashWallet announced it experienced a data breach from May 13 to July 12, with the wallet provider stating that anyone who used MyDashWallet in that time frame should assume the hacker has their private keys.
2019-7-17 22:14 | |
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The $530 million hack that blighted Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck in January 2018 may have been carried out by Russian hackers. A virus thought to be used in the hack has been found on employee computers and is linked to Russian hacker groups, the Asahi Shimbun reports.
2019-6-17 17:22 | |
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By CCN: Better the thief you know than the one you don’t. Cryptocurrency platform Komodo has had to hack its users after discovering a serious security flaw in one of its wallets. According to a press statement by the blockchain startup, Komodo’s cybersecurity team was able to ‘sweep’ in and retrieve 8 million Komodo coins (KMD) and 96 Bitcoin before hackers got hold of the exposed loot.
2019-6-7 15:19 | |
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The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2.
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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By CCN: The recent Binance hack was a rude wake-up call to the entire crypto community. Some 7,000 bitcoins worth more than $40 million were taken from the centralized exchange. While crypto exchange hacks are nothing new, the Binance security breach was particularly shocking because the platform managed to attain a high level of confidence from the community.
2019-5-16 01:30 | |
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The hack that stole $40 million worth of money from Binance was not among the greatest heists in Bitcoin history. It would have remained a tepid affair had Crypto Twitter not jumped on a tweet that suggested doing a Bitcoin reorg.
2019-5-15 01:40 | |
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On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, the Binance Security Breach Desk disclosed that hackers were able to withdraw 7000 BTC in a transaction. As per the claims made, the hackers were able to get hold of a number of API keys, 2FA codes and other information that led them to succeed in their endeavor. While it […]
2019-5-13 23:25 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has revealed that it will be revamping its security network to prevent a recurrence of the 7,000 BTC hack it experienced on May 78, 2019.
2019-5-11 19:59 | |
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Binance’s recent hack has been the biggest news in the crypto ecosystem. The exchange lost 7,074 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $40 million at the time of the attack. The hacker mainly used complex technology, including fishing techniques and the implementation of viruses.
2019-5-10 17:01 | |
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The entire cryptocurrency community felt the effects of the recent Binance hack, with hackers making off with over 7000 BTCs, amounting to a whopping $40 million. The news was revealed by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who informed the community that the hackers had used sophisticated hacking techniques to steal assets, private keys and the 2FAs.
2019-5-10 11:13 | |
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This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Vincent He. Since May 1, 2019, bitcoin’s price has been rising, reaching a top of over $6,000. As the whole cryptocurrency industry was enjoying the rise, an unexpected hack put a stop to the rise of bitcoin.
2019-5-10 18:48 | |
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One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance recently witnessed a security breach in their network, enabling hackers to perpetrate a 7000 BTC heist. The hackers also stole millions of 2FA codes and a large number of API keys.
2019-5-9 17:00 | |
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Binance announced a major setback today after hackers breached its network and got away with cryptocurrencies worth $40 million (including 7,000 Bitcoin tokens). The exchange later confirmed that it had traced the heist to a single wallet.
2019-5-8 17:59 | |
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There exist slamming reports after slamming reports of hackers stealing billions from exchanges, yet users still opt for convenience over security. Maybe now that powerhouse Binance has become the latest target of a 7000 BTC hack, users will finally wake up.
2019-5-8 12:00 | |
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Binance suffered what it’s calling a “large scale security breach” yesterday evening. The hackers were able to transfer 7,000 Bitcoin (over $40 million at the time of writing) in one transaction from the company’s hot wallet.
2019-5-8 11:17 | |
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Although the trade will continue, the $ 40 million leak means that Binance will stop withdrawals and deposits for a week, while conducting a safety audit. Binance suffered a large-scale security breach today, according to a statement.
2019-5-8 04:29 | |
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The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, was apparently hacked today – but the company has promised to make investors whole. A statement issued by Binance noted that “Hackers were able to obtain a large number of user API keys, 2FA codes, and potentially other info.
2019-5-8 03:07 | |
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Cryptopia, the New Zealand-based exchange, was hacked in January 2019 and is in the process of recovering steadily from the hack. Cryptopia has since released several updates, keeping its customers informed.
2019-4-4 11:33 | |
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We need to update the infinite monkey theorem. This states that a monkey hitting keys on a typewriter will eventually type out a complete published text, you know, like Hamlet or something. Things are different these days.
2018-12-4 19:30 | |
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Google Ventures-backed Blockchain is debuting a hardware wallet that integrates with its software services, a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine details. In a partnership with hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, the cryptocurrency software company has developed what it calls “a custom hardware device.
2018-10-26 19:38 | |
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An exchange-traded bitcoin fund (ETF) would signal greater acceptance of bitcoin as a mainstreet investment, while also making it much easier for both institutional and retail investors to get involved.
2018-10-6 01:07 | |
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Think you know the ins-and-outs of bitcoin? Test yourself with 30 questions that grill you on Bitcoin’s history, technology and politics. The 30 questions are split up into three segments ranging from novice to intermediate to expert, and cover a wide range of topics across the Bitcoin landscape.
2018-9-26 02:13 | |
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To commit a crime in the caveman days, all you needed was a stick and a strong desire to do harm. Then, as the world progressed, so did the technology people used to protect themselves. Undeterred, ne’er-do-wells adapted: they learnt how to forge keys and signatures.
2018-7-24 18:43 | |
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This week, leading South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb experienced a major hack, while Mt Gox, the most notorious exchange to be hacked in bitcoin history, is also back in the news.
2018-6-24 20:05 | |
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A forfeiture complaint shared by blockchain detective ZachXBT revealed that the $150 million hack suffered by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen resulted from private keys stored in the password manager LastPass, which was compromised in 2022.
Safe published a preliminary report on Mar. 6 attributing the breach that led to the Bybit hack to a compromised developer laptop. The vulnerability resulted in the injection of malware, which allowed the hack.
Thorchain is experiencing a developer exodus, as hackers from Lazarus Group are using the interoperability-focused blockchain to launder Ethereum (ETH) stolen in the Bybit hack. A Thorchain developer known as TCB announced that Pluto, the protocol’s unofficial lead developer, is stepping down.
Cryptocurrency-related hacks resulted in nearly $74 million in losses in January 2025, marking a staggering ninefold increase from December, according to a new report from Immunefi. The sharp rise came despite a nearly 45% year-over-year decline compared to January 2024, when losses totaled $133 million.
The Singapore High Court has approved Zettai Pte Ltd’s request to convene a meeting with creditors of the crypto exchange WazirX, allowing the company to present its restructuring proposal. The decision is a critical step in Zettai’s efforts to address debts and recover from the $230 million hack of WazirX linked to North Korea’s Lazarus […] The post Singapore court backs WazirX plan for post-hack revival appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Japan, South Korea, and the US warned the global crypto industry about threats posed by hacks attributed to North Korean actors in a joint statement published on Jan. 14. According to the statement, groups allegedly tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are targeting exchanges, crypto custodians, and individual users.
Hyperliquid, a Layer 1 blockchain, and decentralized exchange, faced sharp declines in token value and total value locked (TVL) over the weekend after reports surfaced of potential involvement by North Korean hackers.