Critical bug identified and remedied in Circle’s Noble-CCTP
Blockchain security firm Asymmetric Research privately disclosed the vulnerability to Circle, which has since been addressed. Go to Source
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White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations
The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November. Go to Source
Nearly 80% of hacked cryptocurrencies never recover in price — Immunefi
Crypto protocols usually sustain real damage after the exploit occurs, but some tokens are more resilient. Go to Source
Binance recovers $73M in stolen funds, surpassing 2023 security efforts
Binance’s proactive security measures and industry collaborations lead to the recovery of $73 million in stolen funds by mid-2024. Go to Source
DeFi protocol Nexera hacked for $1.5 million via smart contract exploit
Nexera’s token contract has been paused and the team advises crypto investors to stop trading the NXRA token. Go to Source
July crypto hacks total $266M, WazirX leads losses
July witnessed $266 million in cryptocurrency losses from 16 attacks, with WazirX being the largest victim of North Korean hackers. Go to Source
Crypto hacks down by 54.2% in June, $176M lost in a month
May was the biggest month in terms of crypto losses in 2024 so far, with nearly $385 million in net losses suffered from crypto hacks. Go to Source
Crypto losses from hacks and scams soared by 113% in Q2 2024 to reach $572M
Losses from scams and exploits increased in the second quarter as centralized exchanges lost millions, reversing a previous downtrend. Go to Source
Crypto hacks soar to $19B in 13 years: Crystal Intelligence
Nearly $19 billion worth of digital assets have been lost to exploits in the past 13 years, with $2.9 billion stolen during the largest single crypto theft during the 2019 Plus Token fraud. Go to Source
North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional backdoor capabilities, was distributed through exploiting legitimate security software specific to South Korean crypto firms, … Read more