Stay informed on the latest crypto security threats, hacks, and scams. Learn how to protect your digital assets and navigate the world of blockchain securely.
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Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange built on the Sui blockchain, is offering a $6 million “white hat” bounty to the hacker behind a massive $223 million exploit that rocked the platform earlier this week. The DEX hopes to recover stolen user funds, especially the portion bridged to Ethereum, by making
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Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has confirmed a security breach involving the unauthorized access of user data—triggered not by external hackers, but by a group of rogue support contractors overseas. The attackers demanded a $20 million ransom, but Coinbase refused, choosing instead to fight back
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Curve Finance, one of the largest protocols in decentralized finance (DeFi), has reportedly fallen victim to a DNS hijack, prompting urgent warnings from its team and disrupting related services across the DeFi ecosystem. In a public alert shared via X (formerly Twitter), the Curve Finance team advised users to immediately
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In the latest reminder of persistent security risks in the crypto industry, the official ZKsync account on X (formerly Twitter) was briefly compromised to promote a fraudulent token airdrop. The unauthorized post, which circulated for around 15 minutes before being taken down, falsely claimed that all followers were eligible to
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In a stark reminder of the growing sophistication of cyber threats, a cryptocurrency user recently lost over $20,000 after Google Chrome’s address bar suggested a malicious lookalike website. The scam, which exploited a method known as a Punycode phishing attack, demonstrates how subtle technical tricks can have costly
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A newly discovered security flaw in blockchain interaction protocols is sending shockwaves through the crypto community. Experts warn that the vulnerability could allow hackers to hijack transactions or steal seed phrases, potentially putting millions in digital assets at risk. In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, user experience often takes center
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Cybercriminals have ramped up their efforts to exploit the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with a newly uncovered malware campaign now targeting users of popular crypto wallets Atomic and Exodus. According to cybersecurity firm ReversingLabs, attackers are leveraging open-source software repositories—specifically Node Package Manager (NPM) and SourceForge—to distribute malware designed to
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A 25-year-old Alabama man, Eric Council Jr., has pleaded guilty to charges related to the January 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) X account. The hack resulted in a fake post falsely announcing the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), causing a
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Proton, the Swiss company renowned for its privacy-focused services like Proton Mail and Proton VPN, has officially launched its self-custodial Bitcoin wallet to all users. After a successful early access program, the Proton Wallet is now available on iOS, Android, and web, aiming to make Bitcoin ownership and transactions more
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As cryptocurrency adoption grows, so do sophisticated cyberattacks targeting digital assets. Security experts at Coinbase and other platforms emphasize that simple, proactive measures—like using strong passwords and advanced authentication tools—can significantly reduce risks of account takeovers and fraud. This guide outlines practical steps to safeguard crypto holdings and
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The era of quantum computing, once a distant prospect, is steadily approaching, bringing with it both immense potential and significant challenges for the blockchain industry. While today's quantum computers aren't yet powerful enough to crack blockchain's cryptographic foundations, experts warn that complacency could be
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Phantom Technologies Inc., the company behind the popular cryptocurrency wallet Phantom, has soared to a $3 billion valuation after a $150 million funding round led by venture capital giants Sequoia Capital and Paradigm. This more than doubles the company's previous valuation, highlighting the growing investor confidence in non-custodial