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Yield Protocol declares full recovery from Euler hack, awaits user token exchange

[Jun 27, 2023 12:30 PM] The permissionless, collateralized fixed-rate borrowing and lending market restored operations in May and will now switch out user tokens worth $1.5 million.

Over 100,000 Compromised Chatgpt Accounts Discovered on Darknet Markets

[Jun 24, 2023 12:30 AM] Cybersecurity researchers have found tens of thousands of devices storing Chatgpt credentials that have been infected with info-stealing malware. The account details have ended up being sold on the dark web, they said, pointing out that the…

100K ChatGPT logins have been leaked on dark web, cybersecurity firm warns

[Jun 22, 2023 7:44 PM] The compromised accounts could give bad actors confidential information about companies and individuals.

German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent

[Jun 21, 2023 9:38 AM] The Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND)’s dog-themed PFP collection can be acquired through a gamified treasure hunt, where participants must find a string of characters hidden by the agency.

Institutional crypto broker FPG halts withdrawals after $20M cyberattack

[Jun 14, 2023 9:34 PM] Floating Point Group informed customers that withdrawals had been halted after experiencing a security breach on Sunday evening.

Pro-XRP attorney’s phone hacked to promote LAW token

[Jun 4, 2023 2:59 AM] Lawyer John Deaton alerted followers via his daughter’s account, urging people to report the hack as the XRP community responded, spreading awareness.

Crypto phishing scams: How users can stay protected

[May 31, 2023 7:01 AM] A look at the different techniques employed by crypto phishing scammers and how users can stay protected.

Critical Vulnerability in Tron’s Multisig Mechanism Exposed $500M in Digital Assets: Report

[May 30, 2023 3:30 PM] According to a report published by the cybersecurity research team known as 0d, a division of Dwallet Labs, researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in the Tron network’s native multi-sig mechanism. The cybersecurity experts explained…

Two key security practices for Web3 startups from Israel Crypto Conference

[May 30, 2023 6:24 AM] Shahar Madar, the head of security products at Fireblocks, says Web3 startups need to think from the “attacker’s perspective” when planning security protocols.

Arbitrum-based Jimbos Protocol hacked, losing $7.5M in Ether

[May 28, 2023 2:08 AM] The attacker used the lack of slippage control over tokens to steal the funds.

Ledger’s Hard Lesson: Being Right Isn't Good Enough

[May 19, 2023 11:19 AM] Public communication doesn’t work like computer code. The French hardware wallet maker learned that the hard way.

Kaspersky Uncovers Counterfeit Trezor Wallets That Jeopardize Crypto Assets With Pre-Knowledge of Private Key

[May 17, 2023 3:30 AM] Kaspersky, the multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, made a startling revelation on May 10th. According to their report, a victim of a crypto hack had unwittingly purchased a counterfeit Trezor Model T from a “trusted seller…

The danger with Google’s new cloud backup for 2FA authenticator

[Apr 26, 2023 12:00 AM] Google’s new 2FA authenticator update could leave users vulnerable to hacks.

Trust Wallet to reimburse users after $170,000 security incident

[Apr 22, 2023 1:41 PM] The vulnerability impacted wallet addresses created through the browser extension between November 14-23, resulting in nearly $170,000 in losses.

SafeMoon hacker agrees to return 80% of stolen funds, says development team

[Apr 18, 2023 2:15 PM] The attacker will be allowed to keep the remaining 20% of exploited crypto, according to SafeMoon developers.

9 Tech YouTube channels to follow

[Apr 18, 2023 7:07 AM] Discover nine tech-focused YouTube channels covering topics such as programming, machine learning, cybersecurity, blockchain and Web3.

KyberSwap announces potential vulnerability, tells LPs to withdraw ASAP

[Apr 17, 2023 11:23 AM] The developer stated that so far, no funds have been lost.

Hundred Finance loses $7 million in Optimism hack

[Apr 16, 2023 11:14 AM] The attacker reportedly manipulated the exchange rate between ERC-20 tokens and hTOKENS to steal over $7 million from the protocol.

MetaMask third-party provider was hacked, exposing email addresses

[Apr 14, 2023 2:13 PM] The incident affected users who submitted a MetaMask customer service ticket between August 1, 2021 and February 10, 2023.

DeFi tool to notify users about suspicious on-chain activity

[Apr 13, 2023 1:15 AM] In determining the success of Web3, security measures like PureFi’s SafeTransact alongside Web3 security companies are an approach to secure transactions from cybercriminals.

South Korean crypto exchange GDAC hacked for nearly $14M

[Apr 10, 2023 10:13 AM] The exchange said that all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended as it performs emergency server maintenance.

SushiSwap approval bug leads to $3.3 million exploit

[Apr 9, 2023 9:37 AM] Only users who have traded on the decentralized exchange in the last four days are apparently affected.

Trustwave Spiderlabs Researchers Warn of New Strain of Malware That Drains Crypto Funds

[Apr 8, 2023 12:30 AM] According to researchers at Trustwave Spiderlabs, a strain of malware known as Rilide is believed to be helping cybercriminals steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges. Although the steps being taken to tackle this malware are likely to make life…

Euler Finance attack: How it happened, and what can be learned

[Apr 7, 2023 7:45 AM] The Euler Finance exploit was the largest of Q1 2023, and the risk of a similar attack on other protocols remains.

Euler team denies on-chain sleuth was a suspect in hack case

[Apr 6, 2023 2:00 PM] The investigator claimed to be targeted as a suspect because they maintained a crypto security repo on GitHub.

73.3% of Q1 rug pulls happened on BNB Chain: Immunefi

[Apr 4, 2023 7:00 AM] Rug pulls and other frauds made up a small percentage of losses compared to hacks and exploits, the report stated.

Gnosis launches Hashi bridge aggregator to help prevent hacks

[Mar 30, 2023 12:32 PM] Bridge protocols LayerZero, Celer, Wormhole, LiFi, and others have already committed to implementing the new protocol.

A third of US crypto holders have experienced theft: Report

[Mar 22, 2023 10:47 AM] 10% of crypto holders surveyed made no attempt at protecting their assets; victimization varied strongly by age.

Crystal Blockchain Study Reveals $16.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen Since 2011

[Mar 21, 2023 2:00 PM] Crystal Blockchain, a company that provides blockchain data and analytics, published a study covering security breaches, fraud, and scams related to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (defi). According to the study, approximately $16.7…

‘AI can be defeated with cryptography,’ says Chelsea Manning at SXSW

[Mar 15, 2023 8:01 AM] Cointelegraph sat down with activist and cybersecurity expert Chelsea Manning to discuss how blockchain technology can combat challenges associated with artificial intelligence.