DeFi exchange Ambient Finance recovers domain after DNS attack

DeFi platform Ambient Finance regained control of its website after hackers commandeered its domain. Ambient Finance became the latest decentralized finance protocol to face a series of front-end attacks launched by unknown cybercriminals. дальше »

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Circle-backed decentralized exchange Ambient Finance faces front-end hack: Blockaid

Analysts at blockchain security firm Blockaid say the front-end of Ambient Finance has allegedly been targeted by hackers. Ambient Finance (formerly CrocSwap), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange backed by Circle Ventures and Jane Street, has seemingly suffered a front-end hacker attack,… дальше »

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Radiant Capital exploited for $50m on Arbitrum, BSC

DeFi lender Radiant Capital appears to have been exploited on Binance Smart Chain following newly implemented upgrades. Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance project built on LayerZero, suffered losses of up to $18 million due to an attack by unidentified individuals.… дальше »

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Shocking Phishing Attack Empties Crypto Wallet – PEPE Among Stolen Altcoins!

Lookonchain, a blockchain analytics platform, revealed on X today that a crypto investor has lost a large sum of digital assets due to a phishing attack. He noted that the investor fell victim to a “Permit2” phishing signature scam, resulting in his wallet being completely emptied. дальше »

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Crypto whale loses $35M on Blast Network in phishing attack

A crypto whale has lost $35M in fwDETH on Blast network due to phishing permit attack. The attacker drained 15,079 fwDETH, causing price drop from $2,000 to $100. The incident has raised security concerns in DeFi, impacting Blast network scrutiny. дальше »

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Biggest Attack on Ethereum (ETH) Decentralization Gone?

Ethereum might finally avoid one of biggest risks it has been facing from 2023 дальше »

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Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains

Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations. дальше »

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Crypto Market’s “Shallow Sell-Off” Indicative Of Strong Bid For Risk Assets: Trading Firm

Crypto trading firm QCP Capital says the “shallow sell-off” in crypto markets following Iran’s recent attack on Israel indicates healthy market demand for risk-on assets. Crypto Market Remains Well Bid For Risk Assets Despite Iran launching over 180 missiles toward Israel yesterday, the sell-off in traditional financial (TradFi) assets was relatively muted. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs record $243 million in outflows as BTC dumps

Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows of $243 millin as markets fell amid Iran’s missile attack on Israel. BTC price also fell, hitting lows of $60,300 before recovering to above $61k. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows for the first time in two weeks, with $243 million exiting on October 2, 2024. дальше »

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Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran 'will pay' for attack

The price of Bitcoin fell about $4,000 after Iran fired some 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.  дальше »

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Bitcoin drops below $62K as Iran launches missile attack on Israel

Bitcoin drops below $62K as Iran's missile attack on Israel escalates, causing market uncertainty and a significant selloff. The post Bitcoin drops below $62K as Iran launches missile attack on Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Crumbles to $60K, Giving Up Most Post-Fed Rate Cut Gains

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq also fell on a report that Iran was preparing an imminent missile attack on Israel. дальше »

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Bitcoin drops below $62,500 on news of Iran’s imminent missile attack on Israel

Geopolitical tensions continue to drive Bitcoin's volatility, highlighting the cryptocurrency's sensitivity to global conflicts and investor sentiment. The post Bitcoin drops below $62,500 on news of Iran’s imminent missile attack on Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Warns of Hidden Ethereum Attack Risks

Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum's staking system has hidden risks that could lead to serious attacks дальше »

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Crypto exchange BingX suffers hacker attack, losses surpass $40m

BingX has temporarily suspended withdrawals following a suspected hacker attack on its hot wallet, with blockchain analysts estimating losses exceeding $40 million. Singapore-headquartered crypto exchange BingX has paused withdrawals after detecting a suspected hacker attack on its hot wallet, with… дальше »

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Miami police arrest crypto scammers behind $243m theft

Los Angeles law enforcement arrested at least two persons involved in a $243 million social engineering attack launched against a lone Genesis creditor. In August, three scammers, identified as Malone Iam, Veer Chetal, and Jeandiel Serrano, swindled a single Genesis… дальше »

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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 »

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Ethena Labs suffers frontend attack, confirms protocol remains unaffected

Ethena Labs' frontend attack highlights the critical need for robust security measures to protect user interactions and maintain trust in DeFi platforms. The post Ethena Labs suffers frontend attack, confirms protocol remains unaffected appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Cencora pays $75 million in Bitcoin in the largest known case of ransomware attack

The unprecedented ransom payment by Cencora may incentivize more cyberattacks on critical sectors, escalating cybersecurity risks globally. The post Cencora pays $75 million in Bitcoin in the largest known case of ransomware attack appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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New NFT attack: Why the SEC issued a $750k fine and what does a restaurant have to do with it

American restaurant Flyfish Club has signed a settlement agreement with the U. S. SEC regarding an “unregistered offering of crypto asset securities. ” Flyfish Club will pay a fine of $750,000. дальше »

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DeFi Platform Delta Primes Loses $6 Million In Security Breach, Is North Korea Involved?

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform Delta Primes suffered a security breach on Monday, affecting the protocol’s users. The attack took $6 million from the project’s pools and is under investigation. дальше »

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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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