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Friend.tech users blame SIM swaps after more than 100 ETH drained in a week

[Oct 4, 2023 12:31 AM] In a short period of time, four friend.tech users reported their accounts were compromised and drained after hackers seized control of their mobile numbers.

Exclusive: Hackers selling discounted tokens linked to CoinEx, Stake hacks

[Oct 3, 2023 5:47 AM] Blockchain analytics firm Match Systems has made contact with an individual who is believed to be selling tokens linked to the recent CoinEx and Stake hacks at discounted prices.

FTX exploiter moved over $17M in ETH in the last 24 hours

[Oct 1, 2023 3:14 AM] A significant portion of the 7,749 ETH, worth roughly $13 million, was directed toward the THORChain router and Railgun contract.

Chainlink quietly changes multisig rules, Mixin offers $20M bounty: Finance Redefined

[Sep 29, 2023 1:00 PM] Mixin Network has offered a $20 million bug bounty to the exploiter behind a $200 million hack to return the remaining funds.

Mixin Network offers $20M bug bounty to hackers in $200M hack

[Sep 27, 2023 2:53 AM] Mixin Network suffered a breach in its third-party cloud server database resulting in the theft of nearly $200 million worth of digital assets.

Immunefi launches on-chain bug bounties through ‘Vaults’ system

[Sep 26, 2023 8:00 AM] The Web3 security platform now allows projects to deposit bounty funds to a Safe smart contract, proving the funds are available.

Mixin Network hack drains $200M from mainnet assets

[Sep 25, 2023 2:05 AM] Mixin Network suspended all deposits and withdrawals and will restart the services “once the vulnerabilities are confirmed and fixed.”

DeFi activity on the decline, but investment rolls in: Finance Redefined

[Sep 23, 2023 1:20 AM] The total value locked in DeFi plunged by nearly $5 billion in the past week, falling to $44 billion, according to DappRadar data.

Remitano exchange allegedly hacked for $2.7M; $1.4M frozen by Tether

[Sep 14, 2023 2:34 PM] The Remitano exchange experienced suspicious transactions as over $2.7 million was drained from its wallet by a single account.

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.

Vitalik Buterin Confirms His X Account Was Hacked by SIM Swap

[Sep 12, 2023 7:30 AM] Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin took to social media to share details about the hacking of his profile on X, formerly Twitter. The influential crypto figure confirmed suspicions that the account was targeted in a SIM swap attack allowing…

Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam

[Sep 10, 2023 5:05 AM] The X account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has apparently suffered a breach by scammers spreading phishing links. The attack, which manifested itself in the form of a post offering free digital collectibles, has allegedly resulted in the…

Windows tool targeted by hackers deploys crypto-mining malware

[Sep 7, 2023 2:59 PM] Software installers affected are mainly used for 3D modeling and graphic design, with French being the most frequent language used in the malware campaign.

South Korea Seeks to Freeze North’s Crypto Assets Under New Law

[Sep 6, 2023 1:30 AM] The government in Seoul intends to submit new legislation tailored to facilitate the tracking and freezing of crypto used to fund the weapons programs of North Korea. A bill has been drafted after extended consultations between ministries with the…

Balancer exploited in nearly $900k after vulnerability warning

[Aug 27, 2023 2:45 PM] DeFi protocol Balancer was exploited just a few days after disclosing a vulnerability affecting its boosted pools.

FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns

[Aug 27, 2023 12:59 AM] FTX took the decision as a proactive measure to prevent any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack.

Multichain $1.5B hack investigation, Shibarium eyes relaunch, Base, Optimism join hands: Finance Redefined

[Aug 25, 2023 1:25 PM] Top-100 DeFi tokens had another mixed week, with most of the tokens trading in a similar range as last week with minor price fluctuation.

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.

FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers’ Intent to ‘Cash Out’ $40M in Bitcoin

[Aug 23, 2023 3:30 PM] On August 22, 2023, the FBI issued an alert, cautioning about North Korean hackers possibly trying to cash out bitcoin valued at over $40 million. U.S. Intelligence Flags Potential $40M Bitcoin Liquidation by North Korean Hackers The FBI is urging…

FBI flags 6 Bitcoin wallets linked to North Korea, urges vigilance in crypto firms

[Aug 23, 2023 4:24 AM] Although the likes of Lazarus Group have stolen billions of dollars worth of crypto, the public ledger technology makes it difficult for them to launder funds, as they can be tracked and frozen.

DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks

[Aug 19, 2023 12:15 PM] A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor's team is still estimating the amount stolen.

North Korean hackers have stolen $2B of crypto since 2018: Report

[Aug 18, 2023 6:00 AM] TRM Labs estimates that North Korean hackers have stolen $200 million of cryptocurrency in 2023 alone.

Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin

[Aug 13, 2023 8:01 PM] The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust.

North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report

[Aug 13, 2023 3:30 AM] Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons…

Curve Finance vows to reimburse users after $62 million hack

[Aug 12, 2023 2:57 AM] The platform further emphasizes its current priority, which revolves around assessing the proportional portions of each impacted user.

DeFi tries to recover from Curve hack, but exploits continue: Finance Redefined

[Aug 12, 2023 1:20 AM] Binance jumped in with a $5 million Curve token investment to help with efforts to minimize the risk of contagion.

Aave DAO opens voting on proposals to reduce CRV exposure

[Aug 10, 2023 1:45 PM] Aave tokenholders are voting on three proposals that could reshape the protocol’s exposure to the Curve DAO token.

Aave’s Earning Farm protocol targeted by reentrancy attack — PeckShield

[Aug 9, 2023 9:44 AM] According to the blockchain security firm, Aave’s Earning Farm was compromised by a reentrancy attack on Aug. 9.

Breaking: ‘All funds are at risk' — Steadefi exploited in ongoing attack

[Aug 7, 2023 2:05 PM] The leveraged yield aggregator confirmed on Aug. 7 that it was hacked and said it’s willing to discuss a bounty with the exploiters.

CoinsPaid claims North Korean hacking group used fake job interview to steal $37M

[Aug 7, 2023 9:57 AM] Hackers attempted to infiltrate CoinsPaid infrastructure directly starting in March 2023, but switched their approach to targeting individuals through fake high-salary job offers.