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Hacker breaches 15 X accounts, nets $500K boosting bogus memecoins: ZachXBT

DIGIT — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 01:29:17 +0000

ZachXBT says a hacker has breached 15 crypto-focused X accounts to share scam memecoins that have netted the attacker around $500,000.

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OpenAI’s press account hack was 5th security breach in 20 months

DIGIT — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:18:14 +0000

The hackers shilled the fake “OPENAI” token on OpenAI’s press account, a method reminiscent of previous X hacking incidents targeting the firm’s executives in the past.

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MetaMask users gain 2FA security via MultiversX Snap integration

DIGIT — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The MultiversX Snap for MetaMask introduces a new level of security, embedding two-factor authentication directly into the blockchain protocol for enhanced protection.

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Authy 2FA app leaked phone numbers that may be used for text phishing

DIGIT — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Twilio, the developer of the Authy authenticator app, said user phone numbers were leaked to attackers, but accounts themselves were not compromised.

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Friend.tech adds new security upgrade in wake of SIM-swap attacks

DIGIT — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:23:11 +0000

The 2FA security measure is optional for Friend.tech users seeking additional security on the platform.

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3Commas on ‘heightened alert’ after several user accounts hacked

DIGIT — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:06:57 +0000

The firm has implemented additional security measures following an investigation that found “only a few” 3Commas user accounts were compromised.

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Major Cryptocurrency ATM Manufacturer General Bytes Hacked, Over $1.5M in Bitcoin Stolen

DIGIT — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:30:28 +0000

General Bytes experienced a security incident on March 17 and 18 that enabled a hacker to remotely access the master service interface and send funds from hot wallets, according to the company and sources. The breach forced a majority of U.S.-based crypto automated teller machine (ATM) operators to temporarily shut down. The hacker was able […]

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Debate over 2FA using SMS after sim-swapping victim sues Coinbase

DIGIT — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:41:25 +0000

While members of the crypto community are doubtful the lawsuit against Coinbase will be successful, it has sparked a conversation about the issues with SMS 2FA.

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British Security Think Tank’s Report Warns NFTs Could Bolster Money Laundering Schemes

DIGIT — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 01:30:04 +0000

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the British defense and security think tank, questions whether or not non-fungible token (NFT) assets can be used for money laundering purposes. The report determines that in order to mitigate the money laundering risks a ‘know your customer’ monitoring system “needs to be implemented.” RUSI: ‘NFT Technology Can Raise […]

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Buda Exchange Starts Requesting Selfie Verification for Withdrawals to New Bitcoin Addresses

DIGIT — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:30:58 +0000

Buda, a Chile-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started requesting selfie verification every time a user needs to withdraw funds to a new bitcoin address. This new measure now introduces a new layer of security for users to avoid getting their accounts hacked, but it will only be mandatory for those that don’t have 2FA activated. Buda […]

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