US prosecutors oppose Mango Market exploiter’s motion for acquittal
Following the exploit, Eisenberg claimed he negotiated a settlement with Mango Markets’ insurance fund to ensure users retained their money. Go to Source
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Ethena domain registrar hacked, Ethena Labs warns users to stay away
The Ethena website appears to have suffered a front-end attack, and users are encouraged not to interact with the platform. Go to Source
Delta Prime attacker stole $6M by minting massive number of tokens
The exploiter minted over 115 duovigintillion USDC deposit receipts but then redeemed only $2.4 million worth. Go to Source
Attacker drains $1.4 million from CUT token pools via mysterious unverified contract
An account used an unreadable function to remove 1.4 million BSC-USD without needing to burn the equivalent LP tokens. Go to Source
AI deepfake attacks will extend beyond videos and audio: Security firms
AI-powered deepfake scams are rising, targeting crypto wallets. Experts warn of evolving threats, urging users to protect their digital assets in 2024. Go to Source
New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images
According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are “aggressively targeting” the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks. Go to Source
Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss
Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023. Go to Source
Hypernative Secures $16 Million in Series A Funding to Enhance Web3 Security
Hypernative has successfully secured $16 million in a Series A funding round spearheaded by Quantstamp, with other notable investors joining the fray. This new capital will be channeled into enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security solutions tailored for the Web3 ecosystem. Hypernative Garners $16M Funding to Fortify Web3 Security With AI Solutions In a blog … Read more
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
Avalanche Discord Compromised—Fake Token Scammers Strike Again
Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (@avax) alerted the public that their Discord channel had also been breached. “SECURITY ALERT,” Avalanche announced. “The official Avalanche Discord has been compromised. Please do not interact with any accounts or click any links until further notice.” Just like the Polygon Discord breach … Read more