Losses from crypto hacks plunge 67% in April to $60 million

The amount stolen through crypto hacks, along with the number of successful attacks, has seen a sharp decline in April.

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Pike Finance exploited for $1.6M in second incident in 3 days

A smart contract vulnerability led to nearly $2 million worth of lost funds within three days on Pike Finance, which is offering a 20% reward for the stolen assets. дальше »

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Over $500 million in crypto stolen during Q1 through exploits: CertiK

Chris Larsen, Ripple's co-founder, suffered the heaviest loss of the quarter, with over $110 million drained from his personal wallet. дальше »

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Crypto Hack Explosion: Over $500 Million Stolen in the First Quarter of 2024

In early 2024, cybercriminals looted over $500 million from the crypto sector, exploiting key vulnerabilities and executing high-profile thefts, signaling a troubling trend. The post Crypto Hack Explosion: Over $500 Million Stolen in the First Quarter of 2024 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto thefts fall 48% month over month to $79 million in March

Crypto hacks saw a consecutive monthly decline, with malicious players stealing roughly $79 million from decentralized finance projects in March. The fall represents a 48% decrease from the $160 million stolen in February. дальше »

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Hacker’s Bold Demand to Prisma Finance: Apologize and Upgrade

A whitehat hacker responsible for the $11.6 million breach on Prisma Finance has outlined conditions for returning the stolen assets. The post Hacker’s Bold Demand to Prisma Finance: Apologize and Upgrade appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Litecoin Scorches Past $100 After 13% Price Liftoff Following CFTC’s Designation Of LTC As Commodity

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Prisma Finance (PRISMA) attacker transfers stolen assets to Tornado Cash

Prisma Finance (PRISMA) attracted attention as it paused the protocol after an $11. 6 million, around 3,257 Ethereum (ETH) tokens, hack on Thursday. Meanwhile, the latest transfer of assets worth $2. дальше »

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Bitcoin wallets drained as infostealer malware targets Call of Duty players

Hundreds of thousands of game accounts are exposed to a malware targeting Call of Duty players, with some users reporting stolen Bitcoin. дальше »

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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 »

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Heco Bridge hackers launder over $145m via Tornado Cash in 8 days

Exploiters who hacked Heco Bridge laundered the stolen assets through the controversial cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash. дальше »

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Newly Issued Gaming Token Exploited on Blast With $4.6M Drained

A recently issued gaming token on layer-2 network Blast has been exploited with $4.6 million stolen, according to an announcement in the token's Telegram channel. дальше »

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North Korean hackers have stolen $3B in crypto to bankroll weapons program — UN Security Council

A UN report reveals that North Korean hackers have stolen over $3B in crypto to fund the DPRK's weapons programs. дальше »

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North Korean Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $3B Since 2017, Says UN Security Council: Report

A UN Security Council panel is investigating 17 crypto heists in 2023, for which North Korea may have been responsible, which were valued at more than $750 million. дальше »

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AirDAO suffers exploit, hackers transfer stolen funds to MEXC, KuCoin, ChangeNOW

A community-governed layer one blockchain AirDAO has reportedly suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a loss of 126.5 ETH and 41.61 million AMB tokens. The AirDAO team disclosed in an X post on Mar. 21 that the project had fallen… дальше »

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Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) Price Action Rattles Traders As They Ignore Potential On BONK and Dogwifhat (WIF)

TLDR The crypto market has performed impeccably, with top altcoins like Bonk (BONK) and dogwifhat (WIF) recording enormous gains thus far in 2024. However, Rebel Satoshi, an upcoming meme coin project, has stolen the show after securing $2. дальше »

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Massive Ethereum Laundering Operation: North Korean Hackers Exploit Tornado Cash For $12M

In a recent development, North Korean hackers associated with the notorious Lazarus Group have exploited the coin-mixing service Tornado Cash to launder approximately $12 million worth of stolen Ethereum (ETH) within the past 24 hours. дальше »

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Over $2 million in Ethereum stolen in sophisticated phishing scheme

A recent phishing attack has left a crypto investor reeling from a loss of 501 ETH, valued at approximately $2 million, staked through liquid restaking protocol Ether. Fi. On-chain data reveals that the theft occurred earlier today and involved two transactions. дальше »

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Bitrue Drainer Sells Stolen Assets

Reports have surfaced regarding the Bitrue Drainer, who allegedly pilfered $23. 5 million worth of assets on April 14, 2023, making another significant sale in the past 24 hours. This time, the individual unloaded 4,207 ETH for 16. дальше »

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Tether Collaborates with US Authorities to Recover $1.4M in Stolen Funds from Cryptocurrency Scam

Сообщение Tether Collaborates with US Authorities to Recover $1.4M in Stolen Funds from Cryptocurrency Scam появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Bankrupt Cryptopia Exchange to Return Crypto to Some Creditors

The New Zealand exchange went offline in 2019 following a cyber attack that saw millions of dollars worth of tokens stolen. дальше »

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AI Crypto Project Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $665,000

The Humanized AI crypto project has stolen $665,000 after promising to improve artificial intelligence perceptions oh humanity. The post AI Crypto Project Pulls Exit Scam, Stealing $665,000 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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CertiK confirms OrdiZK exit scam, $1.4 million stolen

CertiK has confirmed that OrdiZK, a self-described "ETH, BTC, and SOL" bridge, has conducted an exit scam, stealing roughly $1.4 million. дальше »

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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 »

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$9.5M stolen from Axie co-founder’s Ronin wallets; spotlight on rising AI altcoin

The crypto space is known for its whirlwind stories, and news of the recent crypto theft from Axie co-founder Ronin’s wallet has been making waves.   Amid this development, an AI Altcoin Borroe Finance has made impressive strides with its ongoing presale. дальше »

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Crypto Hacks Total Value Stolen Increased 97.6% In February: Blockchain Investigator

The crypto community has seen a growing number of hacks in the first two months of 2024. Widely reported by Bitcoinist, hackers and scammers have targeted high-profile figures and projects within the industry. дальше »

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Crypto losses hit $67 million in February, pushing yearly losses to $200 million – Immunefi

Crypto industry losses amounted to $67 million in February over 12 incidents, with hacks accounting for 97. 54% of funds stolen, according to Immunefi’s latest crypto losses report. Meanwhile, the remaining 2. дальше »

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On-Chain Researcher ZachXBT Recovered Stolen Funds From NFT Sale

Learn how on-chain researcher ZachXBT successfully recovered stolen funds from an NFT sale, restoring trust and hope in the crypto community. The post On-Chain Researcher ZachXBT Recovered Stolen Funds From NFT Sale appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Blockchain researcher recovers stolen funds from NFT heist

On Feb. 24, ZachXBT shared with his 505,000-plus social media followers the outcome of a nine-month investigation into the theft of the DeGods #3251 NFT. дальше »

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VC firm Maven11 returns up 54% amid DeFi market recovery

The cryptocurrency market displays bullishness, with Bitcoin (BTC) steadying beyond $51. 5K. Meanwhile, enthusiasts have shifted focus to segments like decentralized finance (DeFi), where venture capital company Maven11 Capital has stolen the show with significant returns. дальше »

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3,248 ETH Stolen In Axie Infinity Co-Founder Hack – Here Are The Details

On Thursday night, the Axie Infinity co-founder suffered a hack that included a large amount of ETH being withdrawn from the wallet and sent to Tornado Cash. The suspicious activity was revealed by a blockchain investigator, who alerted of the compromised whale wallet over the Ronin bridge. дальше »

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Ronin Network co-founder’s wallet hacked; $9.6M in Ether stolen

Ronin Network co-founder Jeff Zirlin revealed that hackers accessed his wallets, escaping with 3,249 Ethereum (ETH) tokens worth around $9. 6 million. The fraudster sent the funds to Tornado Cash, capitalizing on the anonymity services to prevent traceability. дальше »

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Hackers steal $6.2 million in digital assets from LastPass users, investigators track stolen funds

Hackers stole over $6. 2 million in digital assets from 22 LastPass users between Feb. 19 and 20. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT and Taylor Monahan, a developer associated with the crypto wallet MetaMask, revealed in a Feb. дальше »

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$26 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum stolen from FixedFloat exchange

FixedFloat, a non-custodial crypto exchange, confirmed that its platform was hacked over the weekend. In a Feb. 18 post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the project acknowledged the hack and subsequent fund theft in response to queries from the crypto community. дальше »

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Crypto Scam Alert: Phishing Attack Swipes $5.1M Worth of BEAM, Token Price Drops

According to the blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a crypto trader suffered a phishing attack that swooped over 180 million BEAM tokens on Wednesday and affected the token’s price. Related Reading: Coinbase Suspends PlayDapp Trading After Hack, PLA Price Reacts 180 Million BEAM Tokens Stolen In an X (former Twitter) post, Lookonchain exposed a new crypto scam that had occurred on February 15. дальше »

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SHIB's Goal to 'Finish Everything' by End of 2024, Binance Freezes Stolen XRP Tokens, Anon Whale Moves $318 Million in Bitcoin to PayPal: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

What crypto news has the beginning of February brought? Check it out in U.Today's news digest! дальше »

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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 »

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Binance freezes XRP worth $4.2M following recent Ripple hack

Ripple (XRP) attracted the attention of crypto investors following its hack involving co-founder Chris Larsen. Meanwhile, the leading crypto exchange, Binance, has shown efforts to help the crypto company retrieve the stolen assets. дальше »

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Stolen XRP Tokens Frozen by Binance: What's Next?

Cryptocurrency behemoth Binance has frozen stolen XRP tokens following a security breach дальше »

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Ripple reportedly hacked for $112 million, XRP price down 5%

Ripple, the company behind cryptocurrency coin XRP, has reportedly been hacked with over 213 million XRP worth $112 million stolen. In a post on X on Wednesday, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT noted that the stolen crypto has been laundered via a number of centralized exchanges. дальше »

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Orbit Chain offers $8M bounty as efforts to recover funds intensify

In a high-stakes move to recover funds after a recent cybersecurity breach, Orbit Chain, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has escalated its efforts of tracking down the New Year’s Eve hackers. With $8 million at stake, the platform is enlisting global support to track down attackers and recover stolen assets. дальше »

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Scammers drained nearly $300m in 2023, data shows

Wallet drainers have stolen $295 million in cryptocurrencies from about 324,000 victims in 2023, Scam Sniffer reports. According to Scam Sniffer’s latest research report, the scale of wallet drainer-reported incidents continue to underscore the severity of the issue, with nearly… дальше »

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BAYC and MAYC stolen in NFT Trader hack returned; does this real estate NFT platform offer a better opportunity?

In a shocking turn of events, the peer-to-peer trading platform NFT Trader fell victim to a significant security breach on December 16. This incident led to the theft of millions of dollars worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including high-profile collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins. дальше »

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36 BAYC and 18 MAYC NFTs Successfully Retrieved from Hackers

Unveil the success story of a web3 security firm's weekend-long effort to reclaim stolen NFTs, marking a crucial win for the digital art community. The post 36 BAYC and 18 MAYC NFTs Successfully Retrieved from Hackers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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$3M in Stolen NFTs Retrieved After 120 ETH Ransom Paid

Swift recovery of stolen NFTs highlights risks in digital asset realm, urging constant vigilance, secure protocols, and proactive security measures. The post $3M in Stolen NFTs Retrieved After 120 ETH Ransom Paid appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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A letter from Ledger Chairman & CEO Pascal Gauthier Regarding Ledger Connect Kit Exploit

Things to know: – December 14th, 2023, Ledger experienced an exploit on Ledger Connect Kit, a Javascript library to connect Web sites to wallets. – The industry collaborated with Ledger to neutralize the exploit and try to freeze stolen funds very quickly – the exploit was effectively running for less than two hours.  – This […] дальше »

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Actors From North Korea Steal Digital Assets Worth $3 Billion In Six Years

Hacks and thefts are some of the drawbacks that come from the wider advantages of the crypto industry, due to the anonymity of crypto transactions. According to a new report, state-sponsored hackers from North Korea have stolen around $3 billion in digital currency since 2017, with approximately 44% of stolen cryptocurrency in 2022 traced to […] дальше »

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Kyberswap To Compensate Exploit Victims As Hacker’s Deadline Gets Closer

The management of the embattled decentralized exchange KyberSwap has made plans to compensate victims of the protocol’s $ 54. 7 million exploit. This development comes a few days after the hacker behind the incident demanded full control over the protocol in return for the stolen funds. дальше »

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North Korean Hackers Lazarus Group Stolen $3B in Cryptocurrency

The North Korean hacker group stole the funds over the last six years, which was likely used to fund the country's projects, the report said. дальше »

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Nearly 70% of November’s $350 million crypto hacks linked to Justin Sun entities

November witnessed an upsurge in Web3 hacks and exploits as crypto hackers stole nearly $350 million across 28 incidences, according to blockchain security firm Peckshield. This marked the second-largest month for such occurrences this year, behind the $356 million stolen in September but nearly tenfold from October’s $32. дальше »

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