Liminals Security Cleared by Grant Thornton in WazirX Hack Investigation

The ongoing dispute between WazirX and Liminal Custody took another turn after Liminals latest response to claims following…

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New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images

According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting the crypto industry with well-disguised attacks.

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Euler Finance Exploiter Congratulates Penpie Hacker for Stealing $27 Million

Penpie's thief moved funds through Tornado Cash as Euler's exploiter, who returned stolen funds, encouraged them to keep every dollar taken.

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Uniswap settles CFTC charges, Polygons new hyperproductive POL token: Finance Redefined

The CFTCs director warned that other DeFi ecosystems may also be fined for offering illegal trading services, while Polygons native token executed a key technical upgrade.

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WazirX hacker launders $2 million more through Tornado Cash

It has been over a month since WazirX suffered a $234 million hack and shut down operations for…

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Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO

Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical.

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Penpie exploited for $27 million in reentrancy attack

Yield protocol Penpie got exploited for $27 million on Sept. 3 after a malicious agent explored a vulnerability in the protocol’s smart contracts. Penpie is a yield protocol on Pendle that aims to boost rewards for users on the network. Reentrancy exploited In a Sept. 4 breakdown, blockchain security firm Hacken explained that the attacker […]

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AI deepfake crypto scammers ramp up operations in Q2: Gen Digital

Gen Digitals Siggi Stefnisson warned users that scammers are adept at using what is already on their targets minds, including love, financial security and elections. 

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Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss

Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023. 

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FBI warns of North Korean threat to crypto, cautions against potential ETF-related attacks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about North Korea’s aggressive targeting of the crypto industry on Sept. 3. The agency detailed the sophisticated social engineering campaigns conducted by North Korean actors against employees of crypto-related businesses, notably DeFi applications. The report highlighted that North Korean actors have been researching targets related to […]

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Pi Network Scam: Fake Airdrop Ads on Instagram Lure Users

Pi Network is a unique crypto project that has gained widespread attention for its unique mobile mining concept.…

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August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack

The majority of the stolen funds are accounted for by a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million.

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WazirX begins second phase of fiat withdrawals early, hackers begins moving funds

WazirX has begun the second phase of its fiat currency withdrawal process ahead of schedule on Sept. 3. The process was originally slated to begin on Sept. 9 and comes as the exchange faces the aftermath of a major security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million in user assets. CEO Nishal […]

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User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack

According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result.

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Over $412 Million Lost to Crypto Hacks in Q3: Immunefi

Immunefi, the leading blockchain security firm, has released its Q3 2024 report, revealing that the crypto industry suffered…

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Crypto hacks surge to $2.1B in 2024, CeFi hit hardest Cyvers

Threats like AI-driven attacks and quantum computing vulnerabilities need to be addressed with real-time monitoring and solid regulation.

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Despite WazirX, Q3 crypto hack and scam losses fell to $413m YOY

Losses from scams and hacks in Q3 declined by 40% compared to the previous year, but CEX hacks still pose a problem for the industry.

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TruFlation offers $500K bounty to recover funds stolen in hack

Truflation, a decentralized data company, has posted a $500,000 bounty following a $5 million hack on Sept. 25. The firm is offering a reward for returning the stolen funds or for identifying the hacker in a way that leads to a conviction. $5 million hack Truflation revealed in a Sept. 26 post that the attack […]

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Ether.fi foils domain hijack attempt, credits enhanced security measures

DeFi protocol Ether.fi reported an attempted domain account takeover on Sept. 24 involving its domain registrar, Gandi.net, according to a Sept. 25 github post by the protocol. According to Ether.fi, the incident saw attackers try to exploit Gandi’s recovery process to gain control of Ether.fis domain. The first indication of the breach came at 16:38 […]

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Hacker nearly completes laundering $230 million stolen from WazirX

The hacker responsible for stealing $230 million from WazirX in July has nearly finished laundering the funds, with just $6 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) left, based on Arkham Intelligence on-chain data. Most of the stolen assets were moved through Tornado Cash, a service known for obscuring digital transactions. Funds laundered The breach, which compromised […]

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