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 […]
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Binance Denies Allegations Of KYC Data Breach Amidst Dark Web Rumors
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 […]
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 […]
Socket Faces Security Breach Resulting In ~$3.3M Loss
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 Protocol Faces Price Manipulation Attack, Resulting In $460k Loss
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) […]
Radiant Capital Faces Flash Loan Attack, But Maintains Token Price Stability
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 […]
Web3 Projects Face Substantial $2.02 Billion Losses In 2023 Due To Security Breaches
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 Faces Major Setback As Security Breach Drains $46 Million In Crypto Assets
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
DeFi Platform Balancer Notes a Security Incident
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 […]
Stolen Bitfinex Money is on the Move Again
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 […]
DeFi Protocol dForce may Have Been Hacked This Weekend
It is evident that the Defi industry remains in the very early stages of development. Following a recent attack affecting dForce, the overall sentiment toward this industry may not necessarily change. There are many different options to explore in the world of decentralized finance, or DeFi. Latest DeFi Hack Raises […]
The IOTA Network Remains Paused Following the Recent Incident
The IOTA network remains in an awkward state after the recent security incident. Despite seemingly finding the flaw, the network still hasn’t moved all that much. It is important to nip any security threat in the bud as quickly as possible. The IOTA Network Issues Remain in Place In the […]
Centralized Exchange ACX Freezes Withdrawals Following “Audit”
Centralized cryptocurrency exchanges are a growing problem in the industry. Especially when they either disappear for a while without warning or suspend withdrawals out of the blue. In the case of ACX, an Australian exchange, customers are genuinely concerned. ACX Is Auditing Internal Funds That is only normal, as no […]
Hackers Steal 400GB of Data From UN Servers, Thousands of Employees Affected
Data breaches are almost a daily occurrence in this modern day and age. Even the UN falls victims to such hacks, albeit they don’t always inform the victims right away. During the summer of 2019, the UN fell victim to a large-scale hacking attempt. Major UN Hack Raises Numerous Questions […]