Disguised as a Zoom update, North Korean hackers use the new NimDoor malware to steal crypto and infiltrate crypto companies, researchers say.
Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA’s scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management.
Attackers with physical access to a user's device may be able to see the wallet's seed phrase, the security firm said.
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The compromised social media account is merely the latest in a string of hacking incidents on X over the last several months.
According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, the number of crypto hacks and exploits rose to 303 incidents in 2024, up from 282 in 2023.
The security incidents occurred days after a researcher discovered a critical bug in a Virtuals Protocol audited contract, which was fixed.
Data security is broken and blockchain holds the key, says David Attermann.
Threat actors using artificial intelligence and scalable quantum computers will see centralized information systems as a honeypot.
According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was mainly driven by growing access control vulnerabilities amid centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians.
Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024 and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring new attack vectors in 2025.
To claim aidrops, users had to download Magic Eden's wallet, a highly atypical process that industry insiders said threatened to breach security best practices.
The Cardano Foundation joins a long list of entities falling victim to X account hacks, including the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Losses to crypto phishing scams fell 53% in November, but the Christmas holiday shopping season presents new opportunities for hackers.
According to Immunefi, year-to-date losses from crypto hacks, exploits, and scams have topped $1.4 billion as of November 2024.
The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years.
Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack’s users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network.
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.
WazirX founder Nischal Shetty also announced the upcoming introduction of staking services to the centralized cryptocurrency exchange.
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According to security firm CertiK, crypto losses in Q3 2024 are up 9.5%, with more than $750 million in total funds stolen by threat actors.
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024.
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result.
According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024 and lost funds as a result.
XRP scammers hacked the Supreme Court of India’s YouTube account, and although it was recovered, it lost its subscriber base.
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.
AI-powered deepfake scams targeting crypto wallets are rising, with experts warning of evolving threats and urging users to protect their digital assets.
Blockchain security firm Asymmetric Research privately disclosed the vulnerability to Circle, which has since been addressed.
The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies.
According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024.