Remitano exchange allegedly hacked for $2.7M; $1.4M frozen by Tether
The Remitano exchange experienced suspicious transactions as over $2.7 million was drained from its wallet by a single account. Go to Source
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Windows tool targeted by hackers deploys crypto mining malware
Software installers affected are mainly used for 3D modeling and graphic design, with French being the most frequent language used in the malware campaign. Go to Source
Balancer exploited in nearly $900k after vulnerability warning
DeFi protocol Balancer was exploited just a few days after disclosing a vulnerability affecting its boosted pools. Go to Source
FTX suspends user accounts amid Kroll cyber breach concerns
FTX’s decision was undertaken as a proactive measure aimed at preventing the occurrence of any potential future incidents or additional harm following the recent hack. Go to Source
Multichain $1.5B hack investigation, Shibarium eyes relaunch, Base, Optimism join hands: Finance Redefined
Top-100 DeFi tokens had another mixed week, with most of the tokens trading in a similar range as last week with minor price fluctuation. Go to Source
WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders
According to cybersecurity firm Group-IB, weaponized ZIP file archives were being shared on crypto trading forums, with each one containing a nasty surprise. Go to Source
FBI flags 6 Bitcoin wallets linked to North Korea, urges vigilance in crypto firms
Although the likes of Lazarus group have stolen billions of dollars worth of crypto funds, the public ledger technology makes it difficult for them to launder funds as they can be tracked and frozen. Go to Source
DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks
A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor’s team is still estimating the amount stolen. Go to Source
North Korean hackers have stolen $2B of crypto since 2018: Report
TRM Labs estimates that North Korean hackers have stolen $200 million of cryptocurrency in 2023 alone. Go to Source
Curve Finance vows to reimburse users after $62 million hack
The platform further emphasizes its current priority, which revolves around assessing the proportional portions of each impacted user. Go to Source
