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Rise in Crypto Losses: Hack Report Highlights $3.95 Billion in Web3 Security Breaches
A Coinbase scammer stole over $2 million from users by impersonating support staff, using social engineering tactics and exploiting security vulnerabilities.
Shiba Inu Launches Innovative Debt Compensation Initiative Using NFTs
Shiba Inu launches a tokenized debt framework, "Shib Owes You," to compensate hack victims through tradable NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.
Data Security Crisis: Former Coinbase Employee Arrested in India Following Major Breach
A former Coinbase support agent was arrested in India linked to a major data breach, highlighting insider threats in the crypto industry.
Flow Blockchain and Trust Wallet Grapple with Security Breaches and Loss Compensation
The Flow blockchain faces a trust crisis after a $3.9 million exploit and a controversial rollback proposal, raising concerns over user balances and transaction…
Lithuanian Extradited for Allegedly Stealing $1.8 Million in Cryptocurrency via Malware
A Lithuanian hacker has been extradited to South Korea for stealing $1.8 million in cryptocurrency using malware to redirect transactions.
Shiba Inu Community Alerts Users of Trust Wallet Security Flaw Amid $7 Million Breach
The Shiba Inu community warns users of a critical security risk with Trust Wallet extension v2.68 following a $7 million hack. Update to v2.69 immediately.
International Impact of Coinbase Security Breach: Arrest Made in India
Coinbase's global fallout from a security breach leads to the arrest of a former employee in India, highlighting vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges.
Binance CEO Ensures Safety of Funds After Significant Trust Wallet Hack
Binance CEO reassures that funds are safe following the Trust Wallet hack, as the company plans to reimburse victims of the $7 million theft.
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Fraud Scheme Robbing Investors of $14 Million
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against companies accused of a $14 million crypto fraud, targeting retail investors with fake trading platforms.
Enforcement Directorate Launches Raids on 4th Bloc Consultants in Bitcoin Fraud Investigation
India's ED raided 21 locations linked to a decade-long crypto Ponzi scheme by 4th Bloc Consultants, uncovering extensive fraud and money laundering.
$50 Million Loss Highlights Vulnerabilities in Account-Based Blockchains, Says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson
Charles Hoskinson discusses a recent $50 million loss from an address poisoning attack in on-chain scams, highlighting Bitcoin and Cardano's UTXO model advantages.
Binance's CZ Calls for Action Against Address Poisoning Scams in Crypto Sector
Changpeng Zhao discusses the growing threat of address poisoning scams in crypto, advocating for real-time blacklist measures to protect users.
Polymarket Addresses User Account Breaches: Third-Party Authentication Vulnerability Identified
Polymarket addresses recent user account breaches linked to a third-party login flaw, confirming the issue is resolved and impacted users notified.
Gnosis Chain Embarks on Hard Fork to Retrieve Funds Lost During Balancer Hack
Gnosis Chain activates a hard fork to recover $9.4 million frozen during the Balancer exploit, navigating community debates on immutability and governance.
Brooklyn Man Facing 31 Counts in $16 Million Coinbase Phishing Operation
A Brooklyn man, Ronald Spektor, faces indictment for a $16 million phishing scheme targeting Coinbase users, involving elaborate social engineering tactics.
Stealka Malware Emerges as Serious Threat to Cryptocurrency Users and Gamers
New malware Stealka targets cryptocurrency wallets by disguising itself as fake game mods, harvesting sensitive data from over 100 browsers.
Coinbase's CEO Issues Stern Warning to Scammers Following Partnership with Brooklyn DA
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warns crypto scammers after joining forces with Brooklyn DA to combat fraud targeting customers and ensure justice.
Victim of Alleged $550,000 Crypto Theft Pushes for Legal Reform After Court's Acquittal
Dr. Solomon Guramatunhu fights back after court ruling dismisses $550K cryptocurrency theft charges, citing legal misinterpretations of digital assets.
23-Year-Old Accused of Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme Targeting Coinbase Users in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn man, Ronald Spektor, faces charges for a $16 million cryptocurrency phishing scheme targeting Coinbase users, involving elaborate deception and money…
Cybersecurity Alert: Infostealer Malware Disguised as Game Mods Targets Sensitive Data
Discover the new Stealka malware that targets Roblox mods to steal crypto credentials and sensitive data from widely used applications.
