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Cyberattack on Grinex Causes $13M Loss as Exchange Suspects Foreign Interference
Grinex, a Russian crypto exchange, suspends trading after a $13M hack, blaming 'Western special services' for the cyberattack impacting Russia's financial sovereignty.
Drift Protocol Links with Tether for $148 Million Recovery Initiative, Abandons USDC After Crypto Hack
Drift Protocol secures $148M recovery plan with Tether, abandoning USDC after a $285M exploit, to support affected users and relaunch efforts.
Hyperbridge Admits Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Breach Cost Was Overestimated by Tenfold
The Polkadot-Ethereum bridge hack resulted in losses of $2.5 million, significantly higher than the initially reported $237,000, revealing serious security flaws.
Mother and Son Freed Following Cryptocurrency Ransom Kidnapping in France
A mother and son were rescued by French police after a ransom kidnapping linked to cryptocurrency. The attackers demanded $400K, highlighting crypto crime trends.
Cybercriminals exploit Obsidian app to target cryptocurrency professionals with sophisticated malware schemes
A new malware scam targets crypto users via the Obsidian app, employing social engineering tactics to install stealthy trojans and bypass security measures.
North Korean Cybercriminals Use AI to Target Human Elements in Cybersecurity Breaches at Zerion
Zerion suffers a breach from North Korean hackers using AI-driven social engineering to exploit employee vulnerabilities and steal $100,000.
Warning Issued to CoW Swap Users Following Blockaid's Detection of Frontend Attack on COW.FI
Blockaid warns CoW Swap users of a malicious frontend attack on cow.fi, urging them to revoke token approvals and avoid the dApp for security.
Kraken Faces Extortion Threat Over Stolen Customer Data
Crypto exchange Kraken faces extortion over stolen customer data, refusing to negotiate with criminals while cooperating with law enforcement for resolution.
G. Love loses $420,000 in Bitcoin to fraudulent app on Apple’s App Store
A fake Ledger Live app on Apple's App Store has cost G. Love 5.9 BTC, highlighting the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent software.
Serious Security Flaws in AI Routers Threaten Cryptocurrency Wallets
A study reveals serious vulnerabilities in AI routers that expose crypto wallets to theft, including credential access and malicious code injection.
Justin Sun's Allegations Against WLFI: Concerns Over Blacklisting and Governance Issues
Tron founder Justin Sun reveals World Liberty Financial's hidden blacklist function, raising concerns over investor rights and project transparency.
Ripple Alerts XRP Community About Fraudulent CEO Instagram Profile
Ripple warns XRP users about a fake Instagram account impersonating CEO Brad Garlinghouse promoting scams, urging caution against social media fraud.
Aethir Successfully Mitigates Bridge Attack with User Losses at Under $90K
Aethir contained a hack on its bridge contracts, limiting user losses to under $90K while ensuring main ATH supply on Ethereum remained secure.
Critical Android SDK Flaw Puts Millions of Cryptocurrency Wallets at Risk, Microsoft Warns
A major Android vulnerability has exposed millions of crypto wallets to data theft, affecting over 30 million installations of third-party applications.
Circle Advocates for Risk Management Strategies Following $270 Million Drift Protocol Hack
Circle's Dante Disparte calls for circuit breakers after the $270M Drift Protocol DeFi hack, highlighting shared responsibility and the need for regulatory clarity.
Joint Law Enforcement Operation Halts Over $12 Million in Cryptocurrency Fraud
Operation Atlantic, led by the UK, has frozen over $12M in cryptocurrency scam funds linked to approval phishing, aiding thousands of victims globally.
Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.6 Million Bitcoin Loss Due to Cybersecurity Breach
Bitcoin Depot reports a $3.6M theft of BTC due to a corporate hack, prompting an investigation and activation of security protocols.
Stabble Exchange on Solana Issues Urgent Withdrawal Notice Amid North Korean Developer Allegations
Solana DEX Stabble urged liquidity providers to withdraw funds amid security concerns linked to a developer with alleged ties to North Korea, raising DeFi market anxiety.
Record $11.4 Billion Lost to Cryptocurrency Fraud in the U.S. in 2025
In 2025, U.S. crypto scams surged to $11.4 billion in losses, a 22% increase from last year, with older Americans disproportionately affected.
XRP Ledger Validator Raises Alarm About Social Engineering Risks Following $280 Million Hack at Drift Protocol
XRP Ledger validator Vet warns users of a serious social engineering threat following a $280M hack on Solana's Drift Protocol, stressing vigilance for XRP builders.
