Virtuals Protocol Discord server hacked, fake Google links posted
The security incidents occurred days after a researcher discovered a critical bug in a Virtuals Protocol audited contract, which was fixed. Go to Source
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Phishing scams top crypto security threat of 2024 — CertiK
Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto industry in 2024, netting attackers over $1 billion across 296 incidents. Go to Source
Crypto hacks, scam losses reach $29M in December, lowest in 2024
Both CertiK and PeckShield shared data showing December was the lowest month of crypto losses in 2024. Go to Source
3 crypto predictions going into 2025: SOL ETFs, AI trading, new threats
2025 may usher in significant crypto developments, like the first Solana-based ETF and more advanced AI crypto trading bots, but it could also bring new threats. Go to Source
South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for crypto heists and cyber theft
The sanctioned agents were allegedly generating funds for North Korea’s nuclear weapon development program in Pyongyang. Go to Source
Crypto hacks wipe out $2.3B in 2024, marking 40% YoY surge
According to Cyvers, the 40% yearly increase was mainly driven by growing access control vulnerabilities amid centralized exchanges and cryptocurrency custodians. Go to Source
Crypto phishing scams to rise during holiday shopping season — Cyvers
Losses to crypto phishing scams fell 53% in November, but the Christmas holiday shopping season presents new opportunities for hackers. Go to Source
Clipper DEX says recent $450K hack wasn’t caused by private key leak
A $450,000 hack on Clipper was likely from a withdrawal vulnerability, not a leak, the decentralized exchange has said. Go to Source
South Korea confirms North Korea behind $50M Upbit hack
South Korea confirms North Korean hackers Lazarus and Andariel were behind the $50 million Upbit hack in 2019, with the stolen crypto now valued at over $1 billion. Go to Source
M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13M, user funds already restored
The industry is still recovering from the $230 million WazirX hack, which occurred less than four months ago. Go to Source
