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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following all of the things going on in the United States, it was a matter of time until the proverbial powder keg exploded. Regarding the George Floyd situation, it now appears that Anonymous is flexing its muscles in an interesting manner. The entire world looks on as protests regarding the […]
Even though the coronavirus wreaks havoc globally, some things will never change. More specifically, hackers in China are still going about their business as if nothing else goes on in the world. Chinese hackers are always up to something, regardless of what goes on in the world. Coronavirus Won’t Stop […]
Hackers and criminals continue to step up their game. It now seems a fileless backdoor for major targets is making the rounds in Russia. Most people may have heard of the TrickBot group. It is one of Russia’s premier hacking collectives, and one that keeps sophisticating its attacks. PowerTrick is […]
China is known to sponsor several hacking collectives. APT20 a very active community of criminals, wasn’t officially linked to any country, until now. New research by Fox-IT seems to indicate APT20 is working on behalf of the Chinese government. APT20 may be a Government Initiative More specifically, the security agency […]
Cyber attacks have become very common over the past few years. It would appear hackers are primarily targeting entire nations, rather than individual targets. One country dealing with plenty of cyber attacks is Iran. Iran Thwarts two Cyber Attacks So much even that at least two such attacks took place […]
For quite some time now, there have been claims as to how Iran has state-funded hacking groups under its control. Those rumors will only be reinforced following a string of recent attacks against industrial control systems executed by APT33. It would appear a new group of state-sponsored Iranian hackers is […]
Many officials claim only criminals use Bitcoin. All of those people are in the wrong. Many people use cryptocurrencies for a wide variety of purposes. It is certainly true criminals favor Bitcoin due to its pseudonymity. One Norwich-based individual was sentenced for hacking and accepting cryptocurrency as a payment. Teens […]
Lightning cables used for charging Apple devices have become very common over the past decade. Most consumers can distinguish this cable from others simply by giving it a quick glance. However, not all lightning cables are the same. Some of them, while they might look legitimate, will effectively allow criminals […]
Hackers around the world are always trying a new and creative approach to get the desired result. In a lot of cases, the hack job itself requires a sophisticated approach. One group of culprits successfully stole 500MB of NASA’s mission data by using a Raspberry Pi. A very interesting, albeit […]
Our society lives in an era where hacking attacks are almost a part of daily life. It seems even the world’s biggest governments don’t shy away from exploring options in this regard. Power grids in both the US and Russia are being targeted once again. A very worrisome incident, albeit […]
Not too many people should be surprised to learn the EternalBlue hacking exploit is still making the rounds. After becoming a successful tool to deliver WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware, it now seems the exploit is being used to target major cities’ infrastructure. Criminals are having a field day with this […]