Binance denies blame in $230M WazirX hack, urges user repayments
Binance urged the WazirX team to take accountability for the hack, and compensate users for the loss of funds. Go to Source
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DeFi platform Delta Prime suffers $6M breach
The ongoing hack has already netted the attackers over $6 million worth of stablecoins, which have been swapped to ETH by the attacker. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETFs are the next major target for North Korean hackers: Cyvers
North Korean hackers could be eying the infrastructure around the Bitcoin ETFs, lured by the $52 billion worth of cumulative holdings. Go to Source
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). FBI Warns of North Korean … Read more
August sees 215% rise in crypto phishing, $55M lost in single attack
The majority of the stolen funds is accounted for a major phishing incident that cost an unfortunate user $55 million. Go to Source
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
Chainalysis alerts rise in crypto hacks and ransom in 2024
Cryptocurrency hackers have been returning to their roots to targeting centralized exchanges amid a spike in the Bitcoin price in 2024. Go to Source
Wazirx Update: Trade Reversals Near Completion, 344 Bounty Entries Received
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx says it is close to completing the reversal of trades after the $230 million cyberattack. “We’re working with legal experts to help us formulate an effective method for enabling withdrawals,” the exchange stated. Additionally, Wazirx revealed that its bounty program has attracted 344 bounty hunters to help recover the stolen funds. … Read more
Trump Jr. to launch DeFi platform, $510B sell-off wipes 2024 crypto gains: Finance Redefined
The crypto industry could gain significant mainstream attention following Trump’s eldest son’s plans to launch a bank-rivalling DeFi platform. Go to Source
Bitrace warns of new crypto scam using QR codes
The scam starts with a small payment of Tether (USDT) to the user. Go to Source