The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has raised alarms over a potential quantum computing threat to Bitcoin (BTC), describing it in a recent article as “a time bomb waiting to explode.” The article addresses the possibility of advances in quantum computing posing a risk to Bitcoin’s security and potentially becoming a threat to the entire blockchain […]
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It’s crucial to securely back up and store your seed phrase in multiple safe places, ensuring that you’re the only one who can access it when needed.
Hackers connected to the reclusive nation whose entities are often targeted by US sanctions reportedly doubled the amount of crypto they stole in 2023.
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. Escalation in hacking activity The crypto sector experienced 303 hacking incidents in […]
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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.
Indian crypto exchange WazirX faces mounting challenges after the Delhi High Court ordered a fresh investigation into the platform on Dec. 18 — the same day Binance announced it would delist the exchange’s native token WRX. The probe, spurred by allegations of a prior hack and concerns over financial irregularities, signals intensifying scrutiny on the […]
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A phishing attack resulted in a crypto user losing $7.8 million worth of SolvBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin product created by Solv Protocol. On Dec. 11, blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer highlighted the incident and shed further light on the evolving sophistication of such scams. How the attack unfolded According to Scam Sniffer, the victim unknowingly […]
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Charles Hoskinson, the founder of the Cardano network, has renewed his call to integrate “verified tweets” on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This proposal was prompted after the official X account of the Cardano Foundation was hacked to promote scams and spread false information over the weekend. Cardano Foundation hack On Dec. 8, malicious […]
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Hackers gained access to a developer’s computer by posing as a former contractor.
The Cardano Foundation joins a long list of entities falling victim to X account hacks, including the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company’s former chief strategy officer, Jonathan Levin, assumed the role of CEO and offered his thoughts to Cointelegraph on the future of the industry.
DMM Bitcoin, which suffered a private key hack in May that caused a loss of $320 million in Bitcoin is reportedly ceasing efforts to revamp operations.
According to Immunefi, year-to-date losses from crypto hacks, exploits, and scams have topped $1.4 billion as of November 2024.
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in cryptocurrency and sensitive corporate data by impersonating venture capitalists, recruiters, and remote IT workers. Researchers made the revelations during Cyberwarcon, an annual cybersecurity conference, on Nov. 29. According to Microsoft security researcher James Elliott, North Korean operatives have infiltrated hundreds of global organizations by creating false identities. Using […]
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The government of North Korea (DPRK) has reportedly employed various hacking groups, most notably the Lazarus Group, to seal crypto in recent years.
XT.com has issued a statement acknowledging an “abnormal transfer of platform wallet assets” but hasn’t confirmed the $1.7 million hack yet.
The DeFi liquidity protocol has already paused operations on Arbitrum and Avalanche blockchains as the team investigates the vulnerability.
According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to collect information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, according to a Nov. 7 statement. The DOJ announced it was inviting statements from those impacted by the hack, including affected Bitfinex account holders. This initiative aims to gather details on how the hack […]
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The new dashboard by Dune reveals funds lost in over 5,500 blockchain-based scams, exploits, and attacks.
WazirX announced plans to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) as part of a broader effort to enhance user security. The move follows a major breach in July, when hackers siphoned $235 million from the platform, sparking concerns over the security of centralized exchanges. WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty said the new DEX would operate alongside the […]
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WazirX founder Nischal Shetty also announced the upcoming introduction of staking services to the centralized cryptocurrency exchange.
M2, a UAE-based crypto exchange, experienced a significant security breach that resulted in the loss of $13.7 million in digital assets. In a Nov. 1 statement, the exchange disclosed that the incident occurred on Oct. 31 at approximately 3:16 A.M., noting that while its team responded swiftly to the attack, the breach still led to […]
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October marked a significant decline in crypto-related losses due to exploits, with total losses amounting to approximately $116 million—the lowest monthly losses in the last six months. Most of October’s losses stemmed from exploits, followed by flash loan attacks and exit scams. Exploits accounted for the bulk, totaling $113.3 million, while flash loan and exit […]
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The US government successfully recovered nearly $19.3 million in crypto less than 24 hours after it was mysteriously siphoned from government-associated wallets, according to analysts, including ZachXBT and Arkham Intelligence. The swift recovery, which returned approximately 88% of the originally compromised assets, has left onchain analysts and cybersecurity experts questioning the integrity of government wallet […]
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According to onchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the malicious address currently holds about $13 million in assets.
A hacker may have stolen over $20 million worth of crypto, including stablecoins and Ethereum (ETH), from a US government-controlled wallet connected to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. The suspicious transfers occurred on Oct. 24, raising alarms among blockchain analysts, including ZachXBT, who called the transfers “nefarious” and hinted at possible theft. Arkham Intelligence first […]
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Users should not click on any airdrop links shared in EigenLayer’s recent post, warned onchain detective ZachXBT.