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Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust

[Sep 13, 2023 1:00 PM] A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8.

IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector

[Sep 12, 2023 10:30 AM] As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the…

Security platforms warn about hidden phishing and wallet drainer links

[Sep 8, 2023 2:40 AM] Cybersecurity professional Christian Seifert gave an example on how Discord's measure against malicious links can be abused by scammers.

Crypto Thefts in 2023: Nearly $1 Billion Lost to Scams and Exploits, Reports Certik

[Sep 1, 2023 2:30 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Certik, nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency has been pilfered due to scams, rug pulls, and exploits throughout 2023. The company highlighted that the combined incidents in August alone led to a loss of $45.8 million…

‘Infamous Chisel’ Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Exchanges: A Joint Warning by FBI and GCHQ

[Sep 1, 2023 11:30 AM] The “Infamous Chisel,” a new sophisticated malware, has been targeting crypto wallets and exchanges, as revealed in a joint report by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.K.’s Government Communications…

WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders

[Aug 24, 2023 10:43 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Group-IB, weaponized ZIP file archives were being shared on crypto trading forums, with each one containing a nasty surprise.

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.

Firms have mere hours to deflect cyber attacks, warns cybersecurity CEO

[Aug 22, 2023 12:18 AM] Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has warned that “bad actors are getting faster” and stressed that companies need to beef up cybersecurity defenses.

Binance applies for Taiwan AML compliance: Report

[Aug 11, 2023 6:25 AM] The world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume has reportedly applied to register in Taiwan under the new AML compliance.

Worldcoin’s Orb had serious security vulnerability in operator onboarding: CertiK

[Aug 4, 2023 12:00 PM] The smart contract auditor found that operator verification could have let operators into the system without a verified ID or even being a company.

Ensuring integrity of blockchain transactions: Trust through audits

[Aug 4, 2023 7:01 AM] Reliable auditing procedures are important for ensuring the integrity of blockchain networks.

The anatomy of a cyberattack

[Aug 4, 2023 5:07 AM] Explore the inner workings of a cyberattack, and understand its stages and techniques to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

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.

Binance’s CZ warns crypto community about emerging scam

[Aug 2, 2023 12:18 PM] The scheme consists of mirroring addresses and sending dust transactions to users to trick them into sending funds to the scammer’s wallet.

ConsenSys releases ‘fuzzing’ tool to test smart contract vulnerabilities

[Aug 1, 2023 6:00 AM] Diligence Fuzzing lets developers introduce random and invalid data points to find security flaws.

U.S.-Listed Crypto Firms Will Need to Report Cybersecurity Breaches

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Bug bounties can help secure blockchain networks, but have mixed results

[Jul 11, 2023 7:32 AM] How bug bounties can improve security by using talent from the blockchain community.

Coinbase domain name reportedly used by scammers in high-profile attacks

[Jul 7, 2023 3:20 PM] Twitter users have been sharing security incidents surrounding the crypto exchange, including claims that scammers are using Coinbase's domain name on attacks.

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…