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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Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security

The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA.

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Dough Finance loses $1.8M in flash loan attack

The attacker exploited unvalidated call data, resulting in 608 ETH being stolen.

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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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Coinbase is the most impersonated crypto brand by scammers: Report

Although Coinbase continues to be the most impersonated brand in the crypto industry, Meta was targeted by over 25 times as many scammers as the exchange.

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1inch partners with Blockaid to combat DeFi fraud and cyber threats

Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Natan told Cointelegraph that the product allows developers to integrate the solution through an API, avoiding the need to develop security measures from scratch.

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zkSync token launches amid network load, RPC issues

ZKs token launch on multiple exchanges sees price fluctuations, while zkSync manages network strain and scam threats.

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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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Transak Achieves Industry-First SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance in Crypto Sector

In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency sector, Transak has become the first global on/off-ramp service to secure SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. The firm explained to Bitcoin.com News that the accomplishment underscores the company’s commitment to data security and customer trust, paving the way for broader Web3 industry collaborations with heavily-regulated companies worldwide. Transak [...]

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Animoca Brands Partners with Blockpass to Enhance Web3 Security and Compliance

Animoca Brands aligns with Blockpass in a strategic partnership to bolster Web3 security, aiming to set new standards in user verification and regulatory compliance. (Read More)

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Curve Finance scam app resurfaces amid fake crypto app surge

Despite repeated takedowns, the fake Curve Finance app has returned to Apples App Store, with reports of user losses intensifying.

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Cyvers launches institutional crypto security tool for $4B vulnerability

Cyvers and Station70s solution uses an AI-powered real-time threat detection system to protect institutional-grade crypto transfers, aiming to bolster mass adoption.

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Evmos pays $150K bounty for critical bug found in Cosmos documentation

Cosmos Networks Evmos blockchain averted disaster after a researcher discovered a vulnerability that could halt DApps.

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