Hacker behind $2M crypto heist receives job offer from victim protocol

Despite losing $2 million in a smart contract exploit, Bedrock offered the hacker a role to help secure its protocol and recover stolen funds.

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South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws

Despite the regulatory hurdles, the projects WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.

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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 protocols users. The attack took $6 million from the projects pools and is under investigation. However, on-chain investigators suspect it could be linked to North Korean hackers and be part of a larger-scale scheme. Hackers Drain $6 Million From DeFi Protocol [...]

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1Password patches flaw in Mac version that could have created attack vector

The flaw consisted of missing interprocess validations, which could have allowed an attacker to hijack the 1Password browser extension or command line interface.

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Polygons Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control

As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find.

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WazirX schedules maintenance to restore balances after $234M hack

WazirXs ability to restore balances and secure assets on its platform will impact its future and the security of the broader industry.

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Casper Network halts operations following security breach

This incident serves as a reminder of the ever-present need for vigilance and proactive measures in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology.

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Fractal ID postmortem ties breach to 2022 password hack

This breach highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining data security, especially in todays centralized storage systems.

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Oracle exploit drains $7.6M from Rho Markets liquidity protocol

Rho Markets has already paused its platform in response to the security breach.

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Blockchain identity platform Fractal ID suffers data breach

Fractal ID gave notice that an attacker had gained access to an operators account, leading to the leak of a small percentage of users personal data.

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Li.Fi protocol attacked, $10M drained

The Li.Fi protocol experienced a security breach when hackers exploited a specific contract address, resulting in the loss of over $8 million in cryptocurrencies. The attack has since been mitigated.

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CoinGecko confirms email provider data breach, over 23,000 phishing emails sent

The email platforms security breach occurred due to a compromised employee account.

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Coinbase not aware of any customer data breach after Au10tix credential leak

Compliance platform Au10tix said that although a credential was leaked, there is no evidence that it was used to obtain customer data, and Coinbase said it is unaware of any breach.

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XLink onboards Fireblocks, Ancilia to prevent another $10M hack

The partnerships provide MPC technology, significantly improving security measures compared to traditional multisig solutions or single private keys.

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Bitfinex database breach seems fake, says CTO

Bitfinex chief technology officer Paolo Ardoino explained that if the hacking group was telling the truth, it would have asked for a ransom, but he couldnt find any request.

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Alex Labs rolls out post-exploit recovery plan

Alex Labs has revealed a recovery roadmap and enhanced security measures post-exploit aimed at rebuilding community trust and resuming operations.

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TRON DAO X Account Hacked via Sophisticated Social Engineering Attack

On May 2, the official X account of TRON DAO was hacked in a highly coordinated online breach. This was not the result of a technical vulnerability but was instead a highly coordinated social engineering exploit. One of the TRON DAO members was the target of the manipulation, allowing the attacker direct access to the […]

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Blockchain can help eliminate cybercrime threats

Cybercrime is a growing scourge that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon without a serious game changer to stem the tide.

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Nearly 70,000 Users Affected by Coinbase Security Breach, According to Attorneys

Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has confirmed a significant data breach impacting approximately 70,000 users. Details of the incident were disclosed in a statement released by the Maine Attorney General’s Office. The Breach and Its Impact The breach, said to have occurred due to unauthorized access, led to the exposure of sensitive personal [...]

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Kaamel Technology to lead investigation into XLink's $10M breach

XLink is partnering with Kaamel Technology to investigate the initial cause of the breach while accelerating previously communicated security upgrades

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