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SafeMoon addresses recent exploits amid SEC charges

[Nov 3, 2023 7:47 AM] SafeMoon says it is closely examining the recent developments and will work to resolve the situation promptly.

Apple MacOS malware targets crypto community and engineers

[Nov 3, 2023 5:38 AM] The social engineering attacks trick community members into downloading a malicious ZIP archive named ‘Cross-platform Bridges.zip’ — imitating an arbitrage bot designed for automated profit generation.

SafeMoon hacker’s use of centralized exchanges could help law enforcement — Match Systems

[Nov 2, 2023 5:59 AM] SafeMoon was exploited in March after a smart contract update led to a burn call vulnerability allowing hackers to transfer funds.

Onyx Protocol exploiter begins siphoning $2.1M loot on Tornado Cash

[Nov 1, 2023 6:22 AM] The bug the Onyx Protocol hacker exploited to steal $2.1 million was previously used by a hacker to extort $7 million from Hundred Finance.

Unibot contract $560K exploit crashes token price by more than 40%

[Oct 31, 2023 1:36 AM] Amid ongoing investigations from Unibot and blockchain investigators, Scopescan advised users to revoke the approvals for the exploited contract and move the funds to a new wallet.

85% of crypto rug pulls in Q3 didn’t report audits: Hacken

[Oct 25, 2023 2:19 AM] A cryptocurrency rug pull is one of the simplest scams to prevent, according to blockchain security auditor Hacken.

EtherHiding: Why hackers may prefer Binance’s BNB Smart Chain

[Oct 20, 2023 12:12 AM] According to cybersecurity analysts at 0xScope and CertiK, threat actors may prefer using BNB Smart Chain contracts because it’s cheaper and seen as having lower security than Ethereum.

Atomic Wallet freezes $2M in ‘suspicious deposits’ on exchanges

[Oct 19, 2023 8:19 AM] The freeze resulted from a collaboration between Atomic Wallet, forensic companies and centralized exchanges following reports from users claiming unauthorized transactions from their wallets.

EtherHiding: Hackers create novel way to hide malicious code in blockchains

[Oct 15, 2023 11:09 PM] Threat actors have worked out a way to hide malicious payloads in Binance smart contracts to lure victims into updating their browsers from fake prompts, according to cybersecurity researchers.

FTX hacker moves $120M amid Sam Bankman-Fried trial: Report

[Oct 12, 2023 8:31 AM] Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic didn’t rule out the possibility of the $477 million hack being an FTX inside job.

Stars Arena secures funds to plug $3M exploit, set to reopen after security audit

[Oct 7, 2023 7:38 PM] Stars Arena was hacked for roughly $3 million worth of AVAX tokens, with the hacker reportedly sending the funds to the Fixed Float crypto exchange.

Galxe protocol experiences DNS attack, losses top $150,000 so far and still growing

[Oct 6, 2023 11:33 AM] The Web3 platform’s website has been restored, but the company still warns against using it. The hack may be linked to September’s attack on Balancer.

Friend​.tech offers login removal solutions after SIM-swap reports

[Oct 5, 2023 8:02 AM] Friend.tech has enabled features for users to add and remove login methods on personal accounts after SIM swaps gave hackers access to personal user information.

FTX exploiter moves $36.8M in Ether as Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial starts

[Oct 5, 2023 3:35 AM] While the exploiter initially held 175,496 ETH ($294 million), the current balance in their portfolio has come down to $196.014 million after a series of transfers.

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.