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Indian crypto exchange WazirX struggles to recover funds 60 days after hack

[Sep 19 1:00 PM] WazirX’s $235 million hack recovery efforts face hurdles as internal findings yield little to no significant breakthroughs. 

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. 

Binance denies blame in $230M WazirX hack, urges user repayments

[Sep 17 2:12 PM] Binance urged the WazirX team to take accountability for the hack, and compensate users for the loss of funds.

Bitcoin ETF security concerns mount after FBI warns of North Korean hackers

[Sep 11 1:15 PM] North Korean hackers are reportedly targeting the billions of dollars in BTC and ETH held by crypto ETF custodians. 

Bitcoin ETFs are next major target for North Korean hackers — Cyvers

[Sep 11 12:58 PM] North Korean hackers could be eying the infrastructure around Bitcoin ETFs, lured by the $52 billion worth of cumulative holdings.

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.

Uniswap settles CFTC charges, Polygon’s new ‘hyperproductive’ POL token: Finance Redefined

[Sep 6 7:01 PM] The CFTC’s director warned that other DeFi ecosystems may also be fined for offering illegal trading services, while Polygon’s native token executed a key technical upgrade.

Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO

[Sep 5 11:00 AM] Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical.

Lara and Tiffany Trump X accounts hacked, users warned not to click links 

[Sep 4 3:24 AM] Scammers have taken over two accounts associated with presidential candidate Donald Trump's family

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. 

August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack

[Sep 3 10:33 AM] The majority of the stolen funds are accounted for by a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million.

Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August

[Sep 1 9:09 AM] The two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million.

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.

White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations

[Aug 27 6:59 AM] The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November.

Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit

[Aug 19 7:06 PM] Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case.

Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets

[Aug 16 5:49 PM] According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024.

Chainalysis alerts rise in crypto hacks and ransom in 2024

[Aug 15 1:00 PM] Cryptocurrency hackers have been returning to their roots to targeting centralized exchanges amid a spike in the Bitcoin price in 2024.

Top 100 DeFi Hacks: Offchain attack vectors account for 57% of losses

[Aug 14 1:03 PM] Despite the falling number of smart contract exploits, hackers could surpass the previous year in terms of total value stolen.

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.

Trump Jr. to launch DeFi platform, $510B sell-off wipes 2024 crypto gains: Finance Redefined

[Aug 9 7:03 PM] The crypto industry could gain significant mainstream attention following Trump’s eldest son’s plans to launch a bank-rivalling DeFi platform.

Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year

[Aug 9 3:10 AM] Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving…

WazirX to reverse trades after $235M crypto hack

[Aug 8 10:25 AM] WazirX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in India, lost $235 million to a multisig wallet security breach in July 2024.

DeFi protocol Nexera hacked for $1.5M via smart contract exploit

[Aug 7 9:02 AM] Nexera’s token contract has been paused and the team advises crypto investors to stop trading the NXRA token.

Ronin Network exploited for $9.8M in ETH, white hat hacker suspected

[Aug 6 10:53 AM] If the exploit occurred due to a white hat hacker, the funds could soon be returned to the blockchain.

Crypto hackers buy Ethereum dip using stolen funds

[Aug 5 7:53 AM] Hackers exploit the market crash, using stolen funds from the 2022 Nomad bridge hack to purchase 16,892 ETH at a significant discount.

Over 70% of hacked funds are lost to CeFi entities — Cyvers

[Jul 31 8:43 AM] Real-time threat detection and AI integrations could further bolster Web3 security, according to the CEO of Cyvers.

Bitfinex hacker Heather Morgan spotted at Bitcoin Conference 2024

[Jul 29 3:39 PM] Heather Morgan, aka Razzlekhan, has been spotted in several Bitcoin events, the latest at the Bitcoin Conference 2024.

MonoSwap has been hacked, warns users not to deposit funds

[Jul 24 10:28 AM] The platform warned users not to deposit any new funds or open new positions at this time, as the future of the platform remains unknown.

Wazirx Offers $23M Bounty to Recover Stolen Assets After Massive Security Breach

[Jul 21 8:40 AM] Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and…

Li.Fi releases incident report following $11M hack

[Jul 18 1:51 PM] The team also announced it was working on a voluntary compensation plan to reimburse 100% of funds to users affected by the exploit.