Cryptocurrency News
A shocking incident has emerged in the cryptocurrency community, with a trader reportedly falling victim to a phishing attack resulting in a staggering loss of $71 million. The unfortunate sequence of events unfolded when the trader, in a routine transaction, created a new address labeled “0xd9A1b0B1e1aE382DbDc898Ea68012FfcB2853a91” and transferred 0.05 $ETH […]
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 […]
The scourge of cryptocurrency phishing scams continues to wreak havoc, with nearly 57,000 individuals falling victim to these fraudulent schemes in February alone. 🚨 [1/6] ScamSniffer's February Phishing ReportIn February, about 57,000 victims lost approximately $47 million to crypto phishing scams.Compared to January, the number of victims who lost over […]
Reports have surfaced regarding the Bitrue Drainer, who allegedly pilfered $23.5 million worth of assets on April 14, 2023, making another significant sale in the past 24 hours. This time, the individual unloaded 4,207 ETH for 16.34 million DAI at a price of $3,885 per ETH. The stolen assets from […]
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 […]
Binance has strongly refuted allegations suggesting a breach of its users’ KYC data on the dark web, following purported claims of a GitHub breach. Speculation has emerged in the past two days, indicating that individuals are purportedly selling Binance customer data, including full names, countries, and phone numbers. The alleged […]
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 […]
Socket, a protocol in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, recently encountered a security incident that led to a loss of approximately $3.3 million. The vulnerability stemmed from a call injection attack on the Socket protocol, specifically impacting wallets with infinite approvals to Socket contracts. As a response, all affected contracts […]
WiseLending, a comprehensive financial services platform in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, recently fell victim to a price manipulation attack, leading to a substantial loss exceeding $460,000. Distinguished as a one-stop-shop for DeFi financial services, Wise Lending is dedicated to simplifying yield generation while providing top-tier Annual Percentage Yield (APY) […]
Today, reports from BeosinAlert reveal that Radiant Capital fell victim to a flash loan attack, resulting in a substantial loss of $4.5 million. The attack exploited a vulnerability in the contract, specifically manipulating the index parameter, which, later on, served as a denominator. Radiant Capital @RDNTCapital was under a flash […]
The escalating risks to the security of web3 have become significant concerns for the future of this decentralized internet paradigm. Beyond the financial implications, the losses incurred from hacking attempts on web3 and smart contracts have cast doubts on the dependability of this emerging technology. Globally, the perception of web3 […]
Kyberswap, a decentralized exchange operating within the Kyber Network, fell victim to a substantial security breach on November 23. The aftermath saw the loss of around $46 million in various crypto assets, impacting multiple networks, including Orbitrum, Ethereum, and Polygon. 🚨Urgent🚨 Dear KyberSwap Elastic Users,We regret to inform you that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
Despite ongoing growth in the DeFi industry, security concerns remain in place today. Balancer, a project gained traction last week, has gone through a security incident over the weekend. Balancer is one of the DeFi projects gaining a lot of attention lately. A Major Security Incident for Balancer This is […]
Over the years, there have been multiple cryptocurrency hacks and thefts. Some of these ventures have been resolved successfully, whereas others go dormant and suddenly note follow-up activity. The year is 2016 when cryptocurrency exchange gets hacked. Illicit Bitfinex Funds Find a new Home During this incident, the company notes […]