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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.

Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack

[Jul 18 12:32 PM] Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts…

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.

Missing words in a seed phrase: How many are recoverable?

[Jul 17 8:28 AM] Remembering and deliberately missing a few words from a seed phrase backup is not a good idea, as one can hack up to four words.

Man Pleads Guilty in Meijer Loyalty Program Fraud Case, Forfeits Crypto

[Jul 17 3:18 AM] Nicholas Mui, 22, from Grand Haven, Michigan, has pleaded guilty in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County to conducting a criminal enterprise, involving the theft and sale of Mperks account access information. Mui is required to forfeit his…

Cambodian Payments Firm Received $150K From North Korean Hackers Lazarus Wallet: Reuters

[Jul 15 9:15 AM] The crypto was stolen by Lazarus hackers from three crypto companies in June and July last year.

Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance

[Jul 15 4:06 AM] The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety.

Hacks, Rug Pulls Cost BNB Chain $1.6B Since Inception: Immunefi

[Jul 11 9:51 AM] More than $1.6 billion has been lost to hacks and rug pulls on BNB Chain since 2017, making it the primary target for criminals, Immunefi said.

Crypto exploits near $1.4B this year as hackers target CeFi — report

[Jul 8 3:21 PM] According to data from cybersecurity firm Cyvers, stolen funds on centralized exchanges increased 900% year over year in the second quarter.

Hong Kong eyes DeFi, DAO spent $37M to help free Julian Assange: Finance Redefined

[Jun 28 1:25 PM] The Hong Kong government aims to expand its fintech dominance in DeFi and the metaverse despite challenges in the current landscape.

Kraken-CertiK $3M saga, zkSync airdrop wallets dumping tokens: Finance Redefined

[Jun 21 1:25 PM] The ZK token dump led to a 34.5% price decline in the token $0.18 after it hit a high of $0.32 shortly after launching.

Kraken recovers $3 million from CertiK, ending bug bounty saga

[Jun 20 8:30 AM] CertiK has returned the funds to the Kraken exchange, putting a happy end to the bug bounty-related saga.