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Thai authorities raid illegal Bitcoin mine behind local power outages
Author: Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Aug 26, 2024 12:00

Thai authorities raid illegal Bitcoin mine behind local power outages

Illegal Bitcoin mining has been a growing problem in Southeast Asia, with operators exploiting the regions relatively low electricity costs

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Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to clip crypto
Author: Cointelegraph by Derek Andersen
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Aug 17, 2024 12:00

Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to clip crypto

Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actors wallet.

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$8M theft forces Bittensor network shutdown
Author: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 04, 2024 12:00

$8M theft forces Bittensor network shutdown

All user funds are safe following the network halt, according to the Bittensor team.

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WazirX launches fund recovery plan post $230M hack
Author: Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 28, 2024 12:00

WazirX launches fund recovery plan post $230M hack

Drawing lessons from past incidents such as the Mt. Gox and Bitfinex hacks, WazirX aims to apply the best practices from these cases to ensure a fair and efficient resolution.

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Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder
Author: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 27, 2024 12:00

Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder

An X user called maxlin.eth encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app.

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WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
Author: Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 21, 2024 12:00

WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets

The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform.

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WazirX halts trading, launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
Author: Cointelegraph by Amaka Nwaokocha
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 22, 2024 12:00

WazirX halts trading, launches bounty program to recover stolen assets

The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform.

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WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined
Author: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 20, 2024 12:00

WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined

This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players.

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Onchain analysts tie $235M Indian exchange exploit to North Korean hackers
Author: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jul 19, 2024 12:00

Onchain analysts tie $235M Indian exchange exploit to North Korean hackers

Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic told Cointelegraph that specific patterns and techniques in the WasirX attack led them to believe North Korean hackers were behind the incident.

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Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts not to blame
Author: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 08, 2024 12:00

Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts not to blame

Smart contracts are no longer the biggest concern, as hackers are vying for easier targets, such as private key leaks.

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Developer posts secret key on GitHub, loses $40K in 2 minutes
Author: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 07, 2024 12:00

Developer posts secret key on GitHub, loses $40K in 2 minutes

Developer Brian Guan claimed that the funds were drained in just two minutes, sparking mixed reactions within the crypto community.

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Hackers exploit Chrome plugin to steal millions from Binance accounts
Author: Cointelegraph by Prashant Jha
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 04, 2024 12:00

Hackers exploit Chrome plugin to steal millions from Binance accounts

The promotional plugin steals cookies from users, which hackers use to bypass password and two-factor authentication verification and log into the victims Binance account.

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Investor shares story of falling victim to $100K crypto hack
Author: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 29, 2024 12:00

Investor shares story of falling victim to $100K crypto hack

I thought that my heart would stop, said Matthias Mende, who told Cointelegraph how he felt when he realized he lost $100,000 in crypto assets to a hacker.

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OKX investigates multimillion account thefts after SIM swap attacks
Author: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 13, 2024 12:00

OKX investigates multimillion account thefts after SIM swap attacks

According to SlowMist, despite the two similar phishing incidents, OKXs two-factor authentication mechanism was not the main vulnerability point.

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UwU Lend hit by $20M crypto hack
Author: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 11, 2024 12:00

UwU Lend hit by $20M crypto hack

The ongoing exploit has already netted the attacker nearly $20 million in digital assets.

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How Binance played a key role in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect
Author: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
May 09, 2024 12:00

How Binance played a key role in arrest of ZKasino scam suspect

Despite the arrest of the main suspect, some of the stolen funds continued to be moved, suggesting multiple potential attackers.

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Paraguay seizes 2,738 ASICs as power theft crackdown continues
Author: Cointelegraph by Derek Andersen
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
Jun 01, 2024 12:00

Paraguay seizes 2,738 ASICs as power theft crackdown continues

Power-intensive crypto mining is controversial in Paraguay, where an attempt at crypto regulation was vetoed because of it.

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U.S. DOJ busts botnet boss for orchestrating $130M cyberscam
Author: Cointelegraph by Zhiyuan Sun
United States
Source: Cointelegraph.com News
May 31, 2024 12:00

U.S. DOJ busts botnet boss for orchestrating $130M cyberscam

Chinese national Yunhe Wang has been accused of hijacking over 19 million private IP addresses and reselling them to criminals for nefarious use.

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Uncovering the $330 million theft without hacking: Unveiling the sinister impact of social engineering
Author: Crypto Breaking News
United Kingdom
Source: Crypto Breaking News
May 21, 2025 05:50

Uncovering the $330 million theft without hacking: Unveiling the sinister impact of social engineering

Social engineering is a powerful tool in the world of cybercrime, allowing attackers to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or performing actions that benefit the attacker. This deceptive technique was recently used to steal a staggering $330 million without the need for hacking. The art of social engineering involves manipulating people’s emotions, trust, and [...]

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Paraguay Expels Three Undocumented Immigrants Following Attempted Theft in Crypto Mining Incident
Author: Crypto Breaking News
United Kingdom
Source: Crypto Breaking News
May 17, 2025 05:50

Paraguay Expels Three Undocumented Immigrants Following Attempted Theft in Crypto Mining Incident

Paraguay recently took action against three undocumented immigrants following their involvement in a botched attempt to steal cryptocurrency through mining activities. The individuals in question were found to be engaging in illegal mining operations, prompting the authorities to swiftly deport them. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with unregulated cryptocurrency mining. [...]

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