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Anticipation of Increased Ethereum Validator Exits Amid Kiln's Security Measures
Ethereum validator exit queue may surge due to Kiln moving tokens. Experts say this ETH is likely being restaked, not sold.
California Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Involvement in International Fraud Scheme Yielding $36.9 Million Loss for Investors
A California man was sentenced to 51 months for laundering $36.9 million in a global digital asset scam, highlighting the dangers of investment fraud.
Massive Supply Chain Breach: NPM Hack Results in Minimal Crypto Losses
A major NPM hack targeted JavaScript libraries, impacting crypto wallets, but resulted in only $50 of theft, according to Security Alliance.
Major Cyber Attack: SwissBorg Loses $41.5 Million in SOL as Crypto Security Breaches Surge
SwissBorg faces a $41.5M loss from a hack linked to API partner Kiln, impacting its SOL Earn program but ensuring compensation for affected users.
Alert Issued for Cryptocurrency Users as Major Breach Affects JavaScript Library Backbone
A major supply chain attack has affected key JavaScript libraries, allowing hackers to inject malware that targets cryptocurrency wallets and transactions.
Ripple's CTO Exposes Impersonation Scam Targeting CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Community Warned
Ripple CTO David Schwartz warns the XRP community about a scam impersonating CEO Brad Garlinghouse, highlighting rising crypto fraud risks.
August Sees Over $12 Million Loss for Crypto Users Due to Phishing Scams — Tips to Enhance Safety
In August, phishing scams cost crypto users over $12 million, marking a 72% rise from July. Stay safe with our anti-scam tips.
Bunni Suffers $8.4 Million Loss in Flash Loan Attack, Cites Serious Rounding Flaw
Bunni's decentralized finance protocol experienced an $8.4 million exploit due to a rounding error in its smart contract, leading to significant liquidity manipulation.
French Authorities Arrest Seven in Connection with Cryptocurrency Kidnapping
French police have detained seven suspects linked to a cryptocurrency-related kidnapping, highlighting a surge in such violent crimes in France.
Kevin Spacey’s Latest Film Linked to Indicted Crypto Executive
Kevin Spacey's new film, featuring a co-writer linked to a crypto Ponzi scheme, raises eyebrows at its debut amidst serious allegations.
Cybercriminals Use Ethereum Smart Contracts to Conceal Malware Threats
Hackers exploit Ethereum smart contracts to hide malware, evading security scans and enhancing delivery methods, as identified by ReversingLabs.
New Cryptojacking Operation Discovered by Darktrace: Evasively Targeting Windows Systems
Darktrace unveils a sophisticated cryptojacking campaign that bypasses Windows Defender, leveraging PowerShell and AutoIt to mine cryptocurrency undetected.
Cybercriminals Recruit Voice Impersonators for Targeted Attacks on Crypto Executives, Reports Reveal
Cybercriminals are using vishing scams targeting crypto executives, leveraging voice impersonation and AI-driven tactics, earning up to $20,000 monthly.
North Korean Cyber Criminals Exploit Fake Zoom Links to Target macOS Users
DPRK cyber threats are targeting macOS users with fake Zoom links, leading to malware installation and crypto theft. Stay vigilant against these scams.
Kevin Spacey Launches New Film with Script by Alleged Crypto Fraudster
Kevin Spacey reveals his latest sci-fi film, "Holigaurds Saga—The Portal of Force," created with a Russian accused of running a crypto Ponzi scheme.
Bunni DEX halts operations after $2.4 million liquidity exploit
Bunni DEX paused operations after a $2.4M exploit, impacting liquidity calculations. The team investigates and urges users to withdraw funds urgently.
Court Upholds Conviction of Fujian Group for Running a Pyramid Scheme Masquerading as Cryptocurrency Venture
A Fujian group operated a pyramid scheme using cryptocurrency and NFTs, raising over 20 million RMB until their appeal was rejected by the court.
Guard Your Digital Assets: Rising Threat of the ‘Try My Game’ Scam on Discord
Beware of the rising 'try my game' Discord scam, which tricks users into playing games, leading to theft of crypto and NFTs.
Shiba Inu Alerts Community on Scams Targeting LEASH and Other Tokens
The Shiba Inu team warns about scams targeting LEASH and ecosystem tokens, urging the community to avoid fake migration sites and phishing attempts.
14 Sentenced to Life in India Over Bitcoin Extortion Case Involving Police Officers
An Indian court sentenced 14 individuals, including police officials, to life imprisonment for kidnapping and extorting Bitcoin from a businessman.
