Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August
Two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million. Go to Source
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Crypto hackers surpass $1.2 billion stolen in 2024: Immunefi
Crypto hackers have stolen over 15.5% more in 2024 so far compared to the same period last year. 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
Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit
Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case. Go to Source
Germany’s Information Security Office champions hardware wallets
According to a recent Chainalysis report, thefts resulting from crypto hacks and exploits have totaled $1.58 billion in 2024. 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
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
Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year
Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving cryptocurrency security. Binance Recovers $73 Million in Stolen User Funds Crypto exchange Binance announced on Wednesday that its security team … Read more
WazirX to reverse trades after $235M crypto hack
WazirX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in India, lost $235 million to a multisig wallet security breach in July 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