WazirX restores balances post-hack, withdrawal timeline unclear
The delay in withdrawals has impacted individual investors and raised concerns about the overall security and reliability of cryptocurrency exchanges. Go to Source
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WazirX Hack Leaves Users In Limbo: Calls For Immediate Action Intensify
It has been 26 days since WazirX suffered a major security breach, and users are still left in the dark regarding the fate of their funds. The prolonged freeze on withdrawals has sparked widespread frustration, especially as users struggle to access their money during critical times. Pushpendra Singh, co-founder of Pushpendra Tech, has once again … Read more
7 Indicted in $300,000 Queens Bitcoin Theft, Say Prosecutors
Seven individuals have been indicted for stealing over $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens resident. The charges against them include grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft, stemming from a lengthy investigation into a cryptocurrency wallet hack. Using advanced hacking techniques, the group allegedly stole the bitcoin and now face potential sentences of five to … Read more
Euler announces 29 audit reports after $4M spent to shore up security
Some vulnerabilities in Euler v2 were found and resolved, and a subsequent $1.25 million bug bounty contest found no vulnerabilities of medium or greater severity. Go to Source
1Password patches flaw in Mac version that could have created attack vector
The flaw consisted of missing inter-process validations, which could have allowed an attacker to hijack the 1Password browser extension or command line interface. Go to Source
Ronin Network Faces New Security Scare Involving $9.33 Million
The Ronin blockchain, widely known for its association with the popular game Axie Infinity, is under scrutiny once again. According to PeckShield, Ronin is suspected of being hacked, with an estimated $9.33 million at risk. This comes in the wake of a major security breach in March 2022, where Axie Infinity’s sidechain, Ronin Network, suffered … Read more
Convergence congratulates attacker, attempts to open negotiations
The Convergence team posted a message to the Ethereum network, stating it believes the attacker ‘acted as a white hat.’ Go to Source
Ronin ‘white hat’ attacker returns $10M in ETH after apparent accidental front-run
The MEV bot returned nearly all of the funds, and the team claimed that $500,000 was being paid to it as a bounty. Go to Source
Wazirx Announces FIR Filing Following Major Cyberattack
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has updated users about the recent cyberattack, confirming the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) to address the hack. Cofounder Nischal Shetty emphasized that a police complaint was made the day after the attack. The FIR, filed nearly 20 days later, is part of an ongoing investigation by the Delhi … Read more
Weekend Wrap: Crypto VC scores TKO, Trump speech reacts, and more
Ava Labs’ vice president of engineering moves on, Nic Carter wins an MMA fight, and Trump’s pro-Bitcoin stance at the 2024 conference sparks reactions. Go to Source