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September becomes the biggest month for crypto exploits in 2023: CertiK

[Oct 2, 2023 12:15 AM] The Mixin Network cross-chain protocol accounted for almost two-thirds of the crypto exploit losses in September.

Founders of Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Accused of Laundering $1 Billion

[Aug 24, 2023 3:00 PM] The founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash were charged Thursday with allegedly helping to launder more than $1 billion in digital currency, including funds taken by North Korean hackers. Department of Justice: ‘You Can’t Hide…

Quantstamp introduces tool to detect protocols’ flash loan attack vulnerability

[Aug 23, 2023 7:00 AM] The new service, called Economic Exploit Analysis, uses University of Toronto research and will work on any EVM-compatible blockchain.

Lessons of a $37M Attack: How a Ukrainian Payment Processor Was Hacked

[Aug 8, 2023 12:39 PM] CoinsPaid, a crypto payment processing company with Ukrainian roots, fell a victim to a social engineering attack, thought to have emanated from Lazarus, a North Korean hacking group.

Did Razzlekhan’s Husband Really Hack Bitfinex?

[Aug 4, 2023 11:16 AM] “Ilya is a f***ing idiot,” says former U.S. “Most Wanted” hacker Brett Johnson, who questions yesterday’s bombshell confession.

BlackBerry reveals top crypto-focused malware amid rising cyber threats

[Aug 3, 2023 2:29 AM] SmokeLoader, RaccoonStealer (also known as RecordBreaker) and Vidar top the charts, according to BlackBerry’s list.

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.

How security, education and regulation can mitigate rising crypto scams

[Jun 26, 2023 7:01 AM] Cybersecurity experts say the crypto industry is a target for bad actors because it is a new technology that is rapidly evolving and growing.

Meta’s Zuckerberg grilled by senators over ‘leak’ of LLaMA AI model

[Jun 6, 2023 11:14 PM] The senators weren’t happy with the “seemingly minimal” protections to fight against fraud and cybercrime in Meta’s AI model.

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.

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.

US Secret Service holds crypto, praises blockchain tech in Reddit AMA

[May 15, 2023 7:25 PM] In a crypto-themed AMA session on Reddit on May 15, the U.S. Secret Service answered a wide range of questions and revealed their little-known NFT collection.

Philippines Law Enforcement Busts Crypto Scam Center, Over 1,000 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued

[May 10, 2023 5:30 AM] Over 1,000 human trafficking victims were recently rescued from a “fraud factory” in Mabalacat, a town located nearly 90 kilometers northwest of Manila, Philippines law enforcement has said. Michelle Sabino from the Philippine National…

FBI, Ukraine seize 9 exchange domains on money laundering allegations

[May 3, 2023 12:03 AM] The authorities claimed the exchanges allowed cybercriminals to flout anti-money laundering measures.

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.

Silk Road Hacker Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Wire Fraud

[Apr 16, 2023 1:30 AM] On April 14, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Southern District of New York revealed that the hacker responsible for the Silk Road marketplace breach had been sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud charges. James Zhong stole more…

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.

UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Lead to Sweeping Surveillance of Crypto Worldwide

[Apr 13, 2023 11:12 AM] The treaty’s current draft language would require crypto companies to implement intrusive mass surveillance systems, turning over financial information to governments automatically, say Marta Belcher and Kurt Opsahl of the Filecoin Foundation.

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…

Platypus reveals compensation plan for users' funds after attack

[Feb 23, 2023 1:30 PM] DeFi protocol Platypus seeks to return nearly 78% of the main pool funds by reminting frozen stablecoins.

Report: Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh Negotiating Plea Deal with Prosecutors 

[Feb 17, 2023 6:30 PM] Another member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle allegedly plans to plead guilty to criminal charges for his role in the alleged fraud that occurred at the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter…

Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft

[Feb 12, 2023 5:00 AM] South Korea has imposed sanctions on the North in relation to a number of cyberattacks often resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency. The authorities in Seoul say the regime in Pyongyang is using the digital assets to fund its nuclear and missile…

Interpol wants to police metaverse crimes, reveals secretary general

[Feb 6, 2023 2:40 AM] According to Stock, criminals have started targeting users on platforms similar to the metaverse, adding that “we need to sufficiently respond to that.”

Illicit crypto transactions reached all-time highs in 2022: Report

[Jan 12, 2023 7:00 AM] The abnormal amount of illicit transactions is caused by the equally record-breaking scale of international sanctions.

UK looks for a crypto crime fighter with a $50K salary

[Jan 4, 2023 7:29 AM] The United Kingdom’s top crime agency is looking to hire a crypto investigator with experience of identifying and recovering seed phrases.

Metaverse exploitation and abuse to rise in 2023: Kaspersky

[Nov 29, 2022 11:08 PM] Cybercriminals will flock to the Metaverse next year to prey on unsuspecting virtual world participants according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Cybercrooks to ditch BTC as regulation and tracking improves: Kaspersky

[Nov 22, 2022 11:58 PM] The cybersecurity firm predicted that crypto-related cybercrime won't slow down in 2023, but it will move on from Bitcoin as a source of payment.

Russia and Turkey to Collaborate on Combating Crime-Related Crypto Transactions

[Nov 11, 2022 12:30 AM] Law enforcement and judicial authorities from Russia and Turkey are joining forces in the fight against cybercrime, including the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal purposes. The collaboration has been agreed upon during a visit by Russia’s…