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Crypto thieves score big on centralized services, private keys in 2024

[Dec 19 1:00 PM] Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024, and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring new attack vectors in 2025.

North Korean hacker BlueNoroff targets crypto firms with new malware

[Nov 8 7:28 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion in funds since 2017.

Online Casino MetaWin hacked for $4 million — ZackXBT

[Nov 3 8:35 PM] According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, losses from digital asset scams and cybersecurity exploits topped $129 million in October.

Chinese trader laundered more than $17M for Lazarus Group in 25 hacks

[Oct 23 2:12 PM] The North Korean cybercrime group is credited with some of the biggest crypto hacks, including the $600 million Ronin bridge exploit.

EigenLayer X account compromised, shares malicious airdrop link

[Oct 18 10:46 AM] Users should not click on any airdrop links shared in EigenLayer’s recent post, warned onchain detective ZachXBT.

Ambient Finance website hacked, team warns users to wait for fix

[Oct 17 4:25 PM] In 2024, malware spread through the Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs and even automated email threads.

Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email

[Oct 15 10:58 AM] Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September.

User loses $32 million spWETH in a sophisticated phishing attack

[Sep 28 9:41 PM] According to crypto security firm Scam Sniffer, 9,145 users were victims of phishing attacks during August 2024, losing funds as a result.

BingX confirms the resumption of withdrawal services following hack

[Sep 20 9:53 PM] Monetary losses from the BingX hack were initially reported as totaling $26 million, but the figure has since swelled to $52 million.

Ethena domain registrar hacked, Ethena Labs warns users to stay away

[Sep 18 6:07 PM] The Ethena website appears to have suffered a front-end attack, and users are encouraged not to interact with the platform. 

New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images

[Sep 6 9:59 PM] According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are "aggressively targeting" the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks.

Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss

[Sep 3 9:39 PM] Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023. 

Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers

[Sep 2 8:47 AM] It is extremely unlikely that WazirX customers will be made whole in crypto terms through the restructuring, legal advisers of the Indian cryptocurrency exchange said.

Crypto hackers surpass $1.2 billion stolen in 2024: Immunefi

[Aug 29 12:59 PM] Crypto hackers have stolen over 15.5% more in 2024 so far compared to the same period last year.

WazirX to Phase In Indian Rupee Withdrawals Starting Aug. 26

[Aug 23 3:07 PM] Users of the Indian crypto exchange will be able to take out up to 66% of their rupee funds in two phases following a suspension instituted after last month's $230 million dollar hack.

Defi Hacks Remain a Major Threat Despite 50% Decline in 2023: Halborn

[Aug 12 12:15 PM] Decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks remain a major threat to the industry despite a reduction in the amount stolen in 2023, according to blockchain security firm Halborn.

Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M Exploit

[Jul 31 11:11 AM] A reentrancy attack earlier Wednesday briefly halted the network. It restarted after an “emergency” chain upgrade.

WazirX Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount

[Jul 18 3:49 AM] Most coins, including market leader bitcoin and USDT, are trading at a significant discount on WazirX.

Crypto Now Has a 'Neighborhood Watch' to Guard Against Hacks

[May 6 7:00 AM] Justine Bone, a cybersecurity firebrand whose research led to recalls of half a million faulty pacemakers, leads the new information-sharing and analysis center for crypto firms.

Your Crypto Project Needs a Sheriff, Not a Bounty Hunter

[Apr 24 10:57 AM] Avi Eisenberg’s centi-million dollar exploit of the decentralized Mango Markets trading platform revealed the perverse incentives of bug bounties.

The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems

[Mar 27 11:47 AM] Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk.

Bitcoin Bridge OrdiZK Suffers Apparent $1.4M Rug Pull, Token Crashes to Zero: CertiK

[Mar 5 9:18 AM] OrdiZK, a project that set out to become a bridge between the Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana blockchains, appears to have pulled an exit scam, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.

Fantom Seeks Money Back From Multichain’s $200M Exploit

[Mar 5 4:20 AM] The move aims to enable victims to “partially recover” assets lost in one of the biggest exploits of 2023.

Binance Freezes $4.2M in XRP Tokens Stolen From Ripple Executive's Wallet

[Feb 2 2:40 AM] Over $120 million in XRP was stolen from Ripple Labs Executive Chairman Chris Larsen earlier this week.

Study: Financial Losses on BNB Chain Due to Hacks and Scams Fell by 85% in 2023

[Jan 23 4:30 AM] In 2023, financial losses on the BNB Smart Chain due to exploits or breaches fell by 85% to $161.1 million, according to the findings of a new Avenger DAO study report. The study data also shows that Q2 of 2023 was the costliest quarter, with…

Orbit Chain Loses $81M in Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit

[Jan 2 6:39 AM] Orbit Chain, a platform that interacts and transacts with various blockchains, has lost $81 million after hackers exploited the platform's cross-chain bridge.

Reports State at Least $1.7B Was Lost in Hacks and Exploits During 2023

[Dec 29, 2023 6:30 AM] Several reports that have recently surfaced have revealed the extent of losses that crypto platforms and users faced during 2023 as a product of exploits and hacks. TRM Labs’ latest report states that the number ascended to $1.7 billion…

Crypto Users Lost $2B to Hacks, Scams and Exploits in 2023, De.Fi Says

[Dec 27, 2023 6:51 AM] The figure is roughly half the estimated $4.2 billion of 2022, a year that also included $40 billion lost through the collapse of Terra, Celsius and FTX.

DeFi Has a Risk Problem and It’s Time to Solve It

[Dec 20, 2023 9:31 AM]

Sushi Hit by Front-End Exploit; Compromised Ledger-Linked Kit Endangers Other DeFi Protocols

[Dec 14, 2023 6:48 AM] Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Sushi has reportedly been hit by a front-end exploit, with the company's CTO issuing a warning about an industry-wide exploit related to a "commonly used" web3 connector.