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Zoom Calls? Beware! Lazarus Is Targeting Crypto Founders

[today 11:30 AM] Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested…

ENS Lead Developer Reveals Flaw Allowing Phishers to Mimic Official Google Alerts

[Apr 16 9:19 PM] Nick Johnson, a well‑known Ethereum Name Service (ENS) engineer, disclosed a cunning phishing campaign that preyed on weak spots within Google’s backbone, notably a recently patched OAuth flaw. Google’s Guard Down: ENS Engineer Tracks…

Kiloex DEX Hacked for $7 Million

[Apr 15 1:10 PM] Decentralized exchange Kiloex suffered a $7 million exploit. Security firm Cyvers identified a potential price oracle vulnerability as the cause. Kiloex Calls for Blacklisting of Attacker’s Address Kiloex, a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB…

A Thriller Gone Real: Alleged Scammer Kidnapped by Fake Police, Loses $50 Million

[Apr 4 8:30 AM] An individual wanted by Interpol, lost $50 million in a kidnapping that involved drugs, fake police officers, and a daring escape in Brazil. Rodrigo Perez was kidnapped on March 24 by fake police officers who kept him drugged and handcuffed to a…

UPCX Assures Users After Unauthorized Transfer of 18.4M Tokens

[Apr 2 4:30 AM] UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals due to unauthorized activity in its management accounts. Unauthorized Transfer of Millions in UPC Tokens UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has announced…

Fake CAPTCHA Forces Users to Run Malware Disguised as Verification Text

[Mar 22 4:30 AM] Fake CAPTCHA pages tricked users into pasting malware-laced commands into Windows Run, launching stealth attacks that silently deployed infostealers undetected. Deceptive CAPTCHA Pages Deploy Stealth Malware Using Windows Run Exploit Cybersecurity…

New Malware Is Draining Crypto Wallets Through Google Chrome

[Mar 21 4:30 AM] New malware is attacking cryptocurrency users, stealing wallet credentials and financial data by bypassing Chrome’s encryption and monitoring clipboard activity to intercept and redirect transactions. New Malware Targets Crypto Users, Stealing…

Blind Signing Vulnerabilities: ZKPs Offer Potential Fix After Bybit Hack

[Mar 11 11:10 PM] The hackers behind the Bybit hack have managed to cash out approximately $300 million of the stolen $1.4 billion in digital assets, despite industry efforts to prevent them.The hack has sparked debate about how Web3 firms can prevent similar…

Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges: How hackers launder stolen assets

[Mar 10 11:10 AM] Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges help criminals obscure stolen funds, making it harder for investigators to trace illicit transactions.

Hackers Using Github to Steal Crypto—Malware Hidden in Open Source

[Mar 1 7:30 AM] A stealthy malware campaign is hijacking crypto wallets by embedding malicious code in fake open-source projects on Github, tricking developers into executing hidden payloads. Stealthy Malware on Github Is Hijacking Crypto Wallets A recently…

Mask Network Founder Suji Yan Loses $4M in Crypto to Hackers on Birthday

[Feb 27 4:10 PM] Mask Network founder Suji Yan’s personal digital assets worth nearly $4 million were stolen in a suspicious transaction. Coordinated Laundering Attempt The blockchain security firm Cyvers said Feb. 27 it had detected suspicious transactions…

Chainflip to Block Bybit Hack Funds With New Protocol Upgrade

[Feb 25 10:10 PM] Chainflip, a decentralized cross-chain service and market maker, is implementing an upgrade to block illicit funds, specifically those from the recent Bybit hack. Hacked Funds Expose LPs to Excessive Risk Market maker Chainflip has announced it…

Infini Hacked: $49M in USDC Stolen, Admin Privileges Exploited

[Feb 25 5:30 AM] Infini, a Hong Kong stablecoin neobank, confirmed a $49 million hack due to exploited administrative privileges, just days after a massive breach at Bybit. Infini: Runway Still Solid The Hong Kong stablecoin neobank, Infini, confirmed on Feb. 24…

Monero Mining Malware Hits Users Downloading Game Torrents

[Feb 20 11:30 AM] According to Kaspersky, the campaign started last December, targeting users who are downloading torrents of popular games with a silent install of XMRig, a monero mining program. Crypto Malware Targets Gamers: Monero Mining Payload Delivered via…

Grand Theft Crypto: Family Kidnapped for $15 Million Ransom in Chicago

[Feb 13 11:30 PM] Recently unsealed court records indicate that a family was kidnapped by a group of six individuals in Chicago last November. Kidnappers asked for a $15 million ransom in cryptocurrency before releasing the family near a dry cleaning business…

Hackers Push Fake Crypto on Kenya Police Social Media Accounts

[Feb 11 7:30 AM] A Kenyan law enforcement agency said it regained control of its X and Facebook accounts on Feb. 9, just hours after hackers used them to promote a fake cryptocurrency. Hackers Offer Tokens for Likes Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations…

Proton Wallet Emerges From Early Access

[Feb 10 9:45 PM] Proton, the team behind Proton Mail, has taken another step into the financial world by launching Proton Wallet beyond its early access phase. This self-custodial bitcoin wallet empowers users to control their BTC, secure their funds with…

Warning: Some Apps Are Searching Your Phone for Seed Phrases in Screenshots

[Feb 6 11:30 AM] According to Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm, several apps available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store contain components capable of scanning images that include cryptocurrency seed phrases. Seed Phrases Stored in Screenshots…

Coinbase Users Are Losing $300M Annually to Scam Artists, Analyst Says

[Feb 4 10:44 PM] But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an Onchain Analyst Pseudonymous onchain analyst Zachxbt…

Everstake Achieves Vital Staking Certification With Ethereum Staking Growing by 74%

[Jan 31 2:30 PM] The SOC 2 certification ensures enterprise-level protection for every staked crypto against rising cyber threats during the crypto market’s bullish cycle. Everstake Strengthens Web3 Security With SOC 2 Certification Everstake, a blockchain…

Phemex Hacked: Over $29 Million Stolen Across Multiple Blockchains

[Jan 23 8:15 PM] Blockchain security firm Cyvers said its systems detected multiple suspicious transactions involving Phemex’s hot wallets across several chains. Cyvers estimated that digital assets worth more than $29 million were transferred by suspicious…

TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens Targeted: Fake Sites Fuel Wallet Drains

[Jan 23 4:30 AM] Fraudsters exploiting TRUMP and MELANIA tokens are draining wallets through fake websites, tricking users into sharing seed phrases and risking massive cryptocurrency losses. Fraud Wave Rocks TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens: Are Your Funds Safe?…

US, Japan, South Korea Unite to Target North Korea’s Crypto Crime Empire

[Jan 15 7:30 AM] The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea’s Crypto Funding…

You Should Not Wear This Bitcoin Shirt — Here's Why

[Jan 14 9:05 PM] Follow Nikolaus On 𝕏 Here For Daily Posts Everyone has their own unique sense of style, but if you are wearing Bitcoin merch like the shirt in the X post below out in public — you should probably stop doing so.This Bitcoin shirt is cringe as…

Crimeware-as-a-service: A new threat to crypto users

[Jan 13 9:15 AM] Crimeware-as-a-service fuels cybercrime in crypto. Explore its impact, tactics used and key steps to safeguard your wallets and transactions.

AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime in 2025, Experts Say

[Jan 12 5:45 PM] Proponents of decentralized finance believe that the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools could enhance security and counter cybercriminals. AI to Help Defi Platforms Combat Cybercrime According to Peckshield’s Annual…

Casa Assists Customer in Recovering Funds After Losing Bitcoin Seed Phrase in Fire

[Jan 10 10:30 AM] Nick Neuman, CEO and co-founder of Casa, a Bitcoin self-custody services company, recently reported a case in which Casa helped a customer avoid losing funds due to a fire. On social media, Neuman stated that the Casa emergency line received a call…

Job Seekers Beware: Fraudulent Offers Conceal Dangerous Crypto Malware

[Jan 10 3:30 AM] Job seekers are being targeted by a sinister scheme, with fake listings installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware that silently hijacks systems and drains resources. Crypto Malware Disguised as Job Listings Is Preying on Job Seekers…

We should hone ‘responsible AI’ before Copilot goes autopilot

[Jan 8 3:00 PM] There is a critical need for a comprehensive, responsible AI approach to address privacy, security, bias and accountability challenges in the emerging agentic economy.

Blockchain Sleuth Warns of New Crypto-Focused Social Engineering Exploit

[Dec 29, 2024 10:30 AM] Tay, a well-known blockchain security investigator, has reported on a new social engineering scheme targeting the cryptocurrency industry. She explained that industry workers are at risk, as attackers pose as field executives offering high-paying…