Mozaic Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, recently fell victim to a hack on the Arbitrum network, resulting in the loss of $2.4 million. The breach occurred due to a vulnerability in a private key, allowing the attacker to exploit a specific contract function called “bridgeViaLifi,” accessible only by a […]
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AxieInfinity Co-Founder’s Wallets Compromised In $10.46M Hack
In a recent revelation, Jeffrey Zirlin, the co-founder of axieinfinity and the Ronin network, disclosed that two of his wallets fell victim to a hacking incident on Friday. This has been a tough morning for me. Two of my addresses have been compromised. The attack is limited to my personal […]
Crypto Security Firm Recovers Over $674M From Hacks, PeckShield Reports
In a promising turn of events, blockchain security company PeckShield has reported a significant recovery of funds from cryptocurrency hacks. The firm’s latest statistics reveal that over $674 million has been recovered from more than 600 hacks, marking a notable improvement from previous years. PeckShield’s data for 2023 highlights a […]
Top 10 Immediate Actions To Take During A Cryptocurrency Wallet Hack
Experiencing a cryptocurrency wallet hack can be a distressing situation, but taking swift action is crucial to limit potential losses and regain control of your funds. Here are the first steps users should take in the event of a hack: Isolate the Compromised Device: If you suspect your wallet has […]
5 Unusual Ways Users Unintentionally Expose Cryptocurrency Wallets To Hackers
Cryptocurrency security is a top priority for users, but hackers are continually devising new and unexpected methods to gain unauthorized access to wallets. Here are five lesser-known ways users inadvertently expose their cryptocurrency wallets to hackers: Public Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities: Many users access their cryptocurrency wallets using public Wi-Fi networks without […]
DeFi Hacks and Security: Incidents and Potential Solutions
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing sector that offers users unprecedented access to financial services without the need for intermediaries. However, this newfound freedom comes with a cost: DeFi protocols are increasingly being targeted by hackers. In 2022 alone, DeFi hacks accounted for over $3 billion in losses. Some […]
The Crypto Space Lost $361.7M In 31 Hacks This Summer
The cryptocurrency industry has been hit by a wave of hacks this summer, with over $361 million lost in 31 hacks. DeFi projects remain the most vulnerable area, accounting for 84% of the hacks. Largest Hack: Multichain The largest hack of the summer was the $126 million theft from Multichain, […]
Sam Bankman-Fried on the run after a $600M FTX ‘hack’? Polygon, Shiba Inu and Oryen are the cryptos to buy right now
Crypto enthusiasts anticipate Polygon and Shiba Inu prices to rise to $1 or higher despite the market’s general bearish outlook. Analysts also observe Oryen’s rapid growth as a potential reserve currency that is in its presale phase. The Crypto market has worsened after the collapse of FTX and the subsequent […]
Top 5 Largest Crypto Hacks in 2022
Cryptocurrency hacking is one of the most prevalent topics amid the crypto bear market in 2022. While October is currently the month with the highest hacking activity in the cryptocurrency space, the year 2022 is on pace to become the worst in the entire history of the cryptocurrency, as it’s […]
Ethereum Price Rises to $1,600 Amid Solana Network Hack
Ethereum once again proves it’s the leading cryptocurrency for DeFi, NFT, and smart contracts amid a Solana network attack that saw over half a billion in assets drained from private wallets. Ethereum price is currently trading at $1,656, up over 5% in the past 24 hours and up over 12% […]
A Scavenger Hunt Hackathon: Findora’s Unique Approach at EthCC
Hackers at crypto conventions expect dimly lit areas where they are chained to their computers. Findora has a different approach for EthCC in Paris: let hackers enjoy the City of Lights as they build. Although anyone around the globe can compete to win over $5,000 in grand prizes, participants in […]
Top 5 Most-Popular Methods Hackers Use to Steal NFTs
Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) started to take a significant place in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, especially after 2020. NFT markets in which game companies, celebrities, and many investment firms showed interest started to grow day by day and reached a transaction volume of millions of dollars. There are dozens of films about […]
ApeCoin Price Drops Over 15%, Four Days After $1 Million BAYC NFT Hack
ApeCoin has been one of the top performers this week, rising by over 30% this week and setting a new all-time high of $27. However, today the ApeCoin price dropped significantly by over 15%, only four days after the $1 million BAYC NFT hack, where a thief exploited Instagram to […]
Solana Price Up 33% This Week Amid Upcoming Miami Hacker House Event on April 5th
Solana’s price is up over 33% this week as The Solana Foundation is gearing up for its annual Solana conference. Miami Hacker House is a six-day offline event with in-person guidance from core Solana Labs engineers and mentorship from partners like Serum and Jump. Let’s look at Solana and its […]
Tezos Price Up 33% Amid Upcoming Hack The Metaverse Hackathon
After last weekend’s crypto market correction, prices have been mostly trading sideways as Bitcoin continues to see strong support at $50,000. While the big cryptos are trading sideways, quite a few coins managed to see double-digit percent gains today. Tezos, in particular, gained over 33% in price in the past […]
aelf (ELF) Price up 35% With Upcoming Metaverse Hackathon Top of OASIS
Cryptocurrency markets are starting this week with bullish momentum, Bitcoin is inching towards $50,000, and Ethereum is holding $4,200 support. Today’s biggest gainer on Crypto.com is aelf, rising over 35% in the past 24 hours. What is aelf and why is the price rising? Let’s find out. What Is aelf […]
Gitcoin Price Up 149% In Anticipation of the GR12 Hackathon
Gitcoin’s price is up over 149% today, making it the biggest gainer on Crypto.com. More than doubling in price in the past 24 hours, Gitcoin has got the market’s attention. What is Gitcoin, and why is the price rising? Let’s find out. What Is Gitcoin? Gitcoin is a community of […]
Livepeer Price Hits New ATH Amid Mist Acquisition and Upcoming Hackathon
Livepeer price is up over 54% today making it the biggest gainer on Crypto.com, followed by Loopring (+32.63%) and Basic Attention Token (+31.93%). With the recent price hike, the crypto also set a new all time high of $61. Let’s take a closer look at Livepeer and its LPT token […]