Blockchain payments platform UPCX exploited for $70m

UPCX platform reportedly exploited by a hacker The incident saw the attacker transfer more than 18 million UPC tokens worth $70 million to the hacker’s wallet. UPCX has acknowledged the incident and is investigating. дальше »

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ZkLend exploit backfires as hacker loses $9.6 million in ETH to phishing scam

The hacker behind the $9.6 million exploit of Starknet-based lending platform zkLend has now lost the entire stolen stash of 2,930 ETH to a phishing scam. In a surprising twist, the attacker unknowingly deposited the funds into a fake version of Tornado Cash—a popular crypto mixer—while attempting to launder them. This latest turn highlights a […] дальше »

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zkLend hacker loses all 2,930 stolen ETH to TornadoCash phishing scam

The zkLend exploiter lost all 2,930 ETH in a phishing scam while trying to launder the stolen money using what they thought was Tornado Cash. According to a Mar. 31 post on X by Consensys-backed De.Fi Antivirus Web3, the attacker… дальше »

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Abracadabra offers hacker 20% bounty after $13M breach

Abracadabra Finance has confirmed a security exploit affecting its gmCauldron smart contracts, resulting in the theft of approximately $13 million and is taking steps to recover the funds. The protocol has since disabled borrowing across all cauldrons and is working… дальше »

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Watcher Guru official X account compromised by hacker

Crypto news and updates media platform, Watcher Guru, confirmed its X account has been breached by a hacker that spreads unauthorized posts across all its channels. In a recent X post, the crypto-focused media platform warned its nearly 3 million… дальше »

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Lazarus Group sends $3.76m worth of Bitcoin to five unknown address

North Korean hacker group, Lazarus Group, was seen sending Bitcoin to multiple unknown addresses, bringing their total holdings down to 13,441 BTC, according to on-chain data. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the North Korean hacker group’s Bitcoin (BTC) holdings… дальше »

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Wemix CEO: delayed $6.2M hack announcement was to prevent “market panic”

The Wemix Foundation suffered a $6. 2 million hack on February 28, but only alerted its investors on March 4 The hacker managed to steal 8. 65 million WEMIX coins Wemix Foundation’s CEO doesn’t believe the hack is the result of Lazarus Kim Seok-hwan, Wemix Foundation’s CEO, said there was “no attempt” to conceal a $6. дальше »

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Binance's CZ Shares Hot Take on North Korean Hacker Bitcoin Data: $1.16 Billion BTC

Former Binance boss says North Korea now may have its own big cryptocurrency reserve дальше »

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KAITO price drops 9% after false supply FUD - Hacker walks away with $1 mln

KAITO dropped to $1. 30 before recovering, showing vulnerability to social media-driven manipulation. Blockchain analysts linked the attack to previous DB X account hacks and similar schemes. дальше »

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1inch Hacker Returns $5 Million Stolen Funds After Negotiation

After a $5M exploit, 1inch negotiated with the hacker to recover stolen funds. Is this a step toward ethical hacking in DeFi security? The post 1inch Hacker Returns $5 Million Stolen Funds After Negotiation appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bybit sparks debates as it seeks nearly $100k in refund from ParaSwap DAO tied to hacker’s swap fees

Bybit has requested a refund from ParaSwap DAO for swap fees paid by a hacker, sparking a governance debate over ethical responsibility. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit wants ParaSwap DAO to return over $90,000 in Ethereum (ETH) in swap fees tied to… дальше »

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Bybit hacker launders 100% of stolen $1.4B crypto in 10 days

The Bybit hacker laundered the stolen funds in just 10 days, but security firms said some assets may still be recoverable through blockchain tracing. дальше »

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THORChain generates $5M in fees, $5.4B in volume since Bybit hack

THORChain generated over $5 million in revenue as Bybit’s $1.4 billion hacker used the protocol for moving funds, sparking controversy over its role in illicit crypto transfers. дальше »

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Infini founder reaffirms 20% bounty and legal immunity to Infini hacker for return of stolen funds

Christian Li, the founder of the stablecoin digital bank Infini, left the hacker another message in a blockchain transaction, reinstating the white-hat agreement and 20% bounty of the stolen funds. Li transferred 0. дальше »

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Bybit hacker moves 62,200 ETH, full amount could be cleared in 3 days

North Korea’s Lazarus Group intensified efforts to launder funds from Bybit following what is considered the largest crypto hack in history at $1.4 billion. The cyberattackers moved another 62,200 ETH ($138 million) on March 1. This leaves them with just… дальше »

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THORChain core dev leaves after failed vote to block hacker transactions

THORChain developer Pluto announces his departure after a vote to block North Korean hacker-linked transactions was reverted. A validator is also threatening to exit unless the protocol can stop the flow of hacker funds. In a recent post, Pluto declared… дальше »

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Bybit hacker launders more than 50% of the $1.4B stolen Ethereum in less than a week

The hacker behind the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit has already laundered more than 50% of the stolen Ethereum, primarily using THORChain to swap ETH for Bitcoin. According to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain’s Feb. 28 post on X, the… дальше »

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Bybit laundering brought THORChain $2.91B in trading volume and $3M in fee income

Bybit’s illicit funds laundering has earned THORChain almost $3 billion in trading volume and $3 million in fee revenue.  THORChain (RUNE), a cross-chain swap protocol, saw a massive surge in activity as the Bybit’s hacker laundered funds through its platform.… дальше »

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RUNE soars 20% despite reports of Bybit hacker laundering via THORChain

The price of RUNE, the native token of THORChain, has climbed 19.7% to hit an intraday high of $1.65 today accompanied by a 29.6% increase in trading volume to $1.268 billion. This surge, however, comes amidst unsettling reports of illicit activity, as a hacker tied to the Bybit exchange reportedly exploited THORChain’s infrastructure to bridge […] дальше »

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Ether Supply Squeeze? Bybit Hacker Emerges as World's 14th-Largest ETH Holder

Ether trades 2% higher as the hacked ETH is seen as a permanently lost supply. дальше »

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Bybit Hacker Becomes 14th Largest ETH Holder, Surpasses Vitalik Buterin, Fidelity

$1.5 billion heist hits Bybit exchange in biggest crypto theft ever дальше »

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‘Largest Exploit Of All Time’: Crypto Market Turns Red As Bybit Exchange Loses $1.5 Billion In Massive Hack

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Bybit hacker split $1.4b loot into over 40 wallets: Nansen

The scale of the staggering $1.4 billion hack on crypto exchange Bybit will undoubtedly unfold in coming days and weeks. However, as Bybit, industry players such as other exchanges and blockchain sleuths work out on unmasking the hacker, on-chain data… дальше »

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Crypto’s largest hack? Bybit breach sees $1.4B in ETH-related tokens stolen

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been hacked for over $1. 4 billion in liquid-staked Ether (stETH), Mantle Staked ETH (mETH), and other ERC-20 tokens. The exploit was identified shortly after it occurred, with onchain security analyst ZachXBT urging users to blacklist the associated hacker addresses. дальше »

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Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack, ETH drained from exchange wallet

Bybit exploited for $1. 4 billion worth of ETH, CEO confirms. Despite the massive loss, Bybit remains solvent and can cover the losses, Ben Zhou said in a post on X. Bybit has suffered a major exploit, with a hacker stealing more than $1. дальше »

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Dior coin crashes 90% after Dior recovers hacked account

The Dior coin fell more than 90% after it was revealed to be a fake Solana meme coin promoted by a hacker on the Dior official account. On Feb. 19, the official Instagram account for luxury brand Dior uploaded a… дальше »

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Starknet’s zkLend loses over $8m in hack, demands return

zkLend has lost over $9 million worth of Ethereum in a hack. The protocol is demanding the hacker return 90% of the stolen funds or face legal consequences. On Feb. 12, Starknet-based layer2 money-market protocol zkLend officially admitted that it… дальше »

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Hacker in SEC X account breach faces $50k fine in plea deal

Eric Council Jr., the man accused of helping to breach the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has pleaded guilty to the charges. As a result, Council faces a potential $50,000 fine as part of the plea… дальше »

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Crypto Hacks 2025: How $74 Million Vanished in January Alone  

The crypto industry is kicking off 2025 with a stark reminder that it’s still a hacker’s playground.   According to a January 30, 2025 report by cybersecurity platform Immunefi, cryptocurrency hacks for January alone amounted to a staggering $74 million in losses. дальше »

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Legendary Hacker Jokes That None of Your Crypto Assets Are 'Safe'

Blockstream CEO Adam Back said that sensational claim is misunderstood joke дальше »

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Russia to Sell $95 Million Worth of Bitcoin Amid Infraud Hacker Group Fallout

Russia’s $95 million Bitcoin liquidation, linked to a crypto bribery case, highlights legal hurdles and potential market volatility. The post Russia to Sell $95 Million Worth of Bitcoin Amid Infraud Hacker Group Fallout appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Russia reportedly starts selling 1,032 BTC from crypto corruption case

Russia has begun liquidating a significant Bitcoin haul seized during its investigation into the Infraud hacker group, a move that could mark a turning point in how the country manages confiscated crypto assets. дальше »

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69,000 BTC Could Be Sold by U.S. Government

The U.S. government might be on track to liquidate the 69,000 Bitcoins that were seized from the Silk Road hacker дальше »

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Arbitrum’s largest liquidity manager Orange Finance loses $840k in hacker attack

Arbitrum-based Orange Finance has lost $840,000 after hackers upgraded its contracts and drained funds. Orange Finance, a liquidity management protocol on the Arbitrum network, has been hacked, with losses totaling over $840,000. The team broke the news in an X… дальше »

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US Republican lawmakers call on Treasury to explain recent cyber breach

Two congressional Republicans are calling for a briefing from the Treasury Department about the recent cyber breach by an alleged China-backed hacker. дальше »

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2016 hacker Blockchain Bandit resurfaces shifting $172 million in Ethereum to new wallets

The Blockchain Bandit, a hacker infamous for exploiting vulnerabilities in Ethereum wallets, has reappeared, consolidating stolen assets after years of inactivity. On Dec. 30, blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that the hacker moved 51,000 ETH, worth approximately $172 million, into a single wallet. дальше »

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Blockchain Bandit moves $172m in Ethereum after 2 years of inactivity

The infamous hacker group, under the guise of "Blockchain Bandit," made a grand comeback with a sensation of merging 51,000 Ether into a single wallet, which totaled $172.2 million, almost two years after going into stealth mode. дальше »

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Blockchain Bandit moves $172M ETH after 2 years of dormancy: ZachXBT

The notorious hacker accumulated 51,000 Ether mostly by guessing weak private keys from 2016 to 2018.

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Hacker breaches 15 X accounts, nets $500K boosting bogus memecoins: ZachXBT

ZachXBT says a hacker has breached 15 crypto-focused X accounts to share scam memecoins that have netted the attacker around $500,000. дальше »

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) Threatened By North Korean Hackers: What Investors Need To Know

Hyperliquid (HYPE), a decentralized perpetual exchange (DEX) operating on its own Layer 1 blockchain, is currently grappling with significant security concerns after observing abnormal trading activities linked to North Korean hacker groups. дальше »

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Bitfinex Hacker Speaks Out After Sentencing, Urges Public Not to Blame His Wife

Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, has broken his silence following his sentencing to five years in federal prison. дальше »

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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 »

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Bitfinex hacker speaks out after sentencing

Ilya Lichtenstein urged his social media followers not to blame his wife — also implicated in money laundering — for the 2016 Bitfinex hack. дальше »

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Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest

In a video posted to X, Ilya Lichtenstein reiterates he acted alone in stealing 120,000 bitcoin, denying a Netflix documentary's speculation. дальше »

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Alleged SEC hacker allowed to travel for the holidays

A federal judge has given Eric Council Jr., who pleaded not guilty to compromising the SEC’s X account, permission to travel to North Carolina between Dec. 23 and 29. дальше »

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Dogecoin Flaw Exploited, Hacker Crashes 69% of Active Nodes

On December 12, 2024, the Dogecoin network was exploited when an “ethical” hacker uncovered a critical flaw. This exploit brought down a staggering 69% of the network’s active nodes, sparking serious questions about the security of decentralized systems and the risks that come with publicly accessible nodes. дальше »

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Haven Protocol Token (XHV) crashes after mint exploit

Haven Protocol suffered a mint exploit, with over 500 million XHV tokens minted illicitly, The hack has sent the price of the XHV token down by over 60%. Hacker(s) exploited a vulnerability in the range proof validation code, introduced during the Haven 3. дальше »

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DPRK-linked hackers social engineered $50m Radiant Capital exploit: report

A new postmortem report from Radiant Capital claims a North Korean state-backed hacker was behind the $50 million exploit of the protocol. The attacker impersonated a “trusted former contractor” of Radiant Capital to deploy malware via a “zipped PDF” file… дальше »

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TON Ecosystem Shines at Devcon Thailand with Over 300 Developers and 70+ Demo Submissions at TON Hacker House Bangkok

TON Hacker House Bangkok has attracted over 300 developers from around the world, over 70 demo submissions, innovators, and industry leaders. The event, organized by TONX and TON Society and co-hosted by TOX, Yescoin, and MEXC, took place on November 14 and had over 50 sponsors. дальше »

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Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin

The Smithsonian Institution has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski that was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin. дальше »

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