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Disclosure from Cryptobilis Founder: Company Sold Ahead of Ledger Wallet Exploit
Cryptobilis founder Arravind Prabu reveals the company was sold months before a significant exploit, distancing himself from current operational issues.
Ontology Pauses Blockchain Operations for 41 Hours Due to Security Warning
Ontology temporarily halted its blockchain for 41 hours due to a potential security threat involving an unidentified project, ensuring network safety.
CryptoBilis Wallet Theft Likely Exceeds $93 Million, Tracing Reveals
Recent estimates of losses linked to Ledger Wallet have surged from $72 million to $93.2 million, highlighting vulnerabilities in hardware wallets.
Liquid Network Faces Challenges as Bitcoin Redemption Remains Halted
The Liquid Network is facing a redemption freeze after an attacker exploited a vulnerability, draining 4,000 BTC. Users await peg-out operations to resume.
Investigation launched in Malaysia over $3 million cryptocurrency theft
A Malaysian man loses $3M in a suspected cryptocurrency wallet hack, prompting police investigations into unauthorized transactions and digital asset security.
COLDCARD Initiates Investigation Into Phishing Attack on Users via X
COLDCARD warns Bitcoin users about a phishing scam linked to a fraudulent message on their official X account, urging caution against suspicious links.
Six Arrested in Japan over Major Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Scheme Worth $580K
Japanese police arrested six individuals linked to a $580,000 cryptocurrency laundering scheme involving fraudulent investment scams targeting multiple victims.
Binance's Changpeng Zhao Calls for a 'Quarantine' Period for New Hardware Wallets Following Massive Ledger Hack
Changpeng Zhao of Binance advises investors to quarantine new hardware wallets after an $86 million hack of Ledger's reseller, highlighting delivery risks.
Old iPhone Models at Risk as DarkSword Exploit Targets Crypto Wallets
Older iPhone users face a serious threat from the DarkSword exploit, risking crypto theft. Ensure devices are updated to avoid vulnerabilities.
XRP Ledger Addresses Long-Standing Vulnerability That Could Have Allowed Creation of New Tokens
A critical flaw in the XRP Ledger's payment engine could have allowed minting XRP beyond its fixed cap, leading to potential exploitation. Patch implemented.
Santa Catarina Operation Results in Historic Crypto Seizure by Police
Brazil's Civil Police seized over $1.7 million in cryptocurrency from self-custody wallets during Operation ClickFix, targeting phishing criminal groups.
Ledger Launches Investigation Amidst Reports of Crypto Losses Exceeding $86 Million
Ledger is investigating significant losses from drained crypto wallets, totaling over $86M due to potential supply chain issues with a specific reseller.
Crypto Heist: Pattaya Expat Victim of $820K Armed Robbery
A Pattaya expat was held at gunpoint by thieves who stole $820K in cryptocurrency, cash, and luxury watches in a violent home invasion.
Ohio Woman Reclaims $15,300 after Scam Involving Cryptocurrency ATM and Phony Microsoft Call
An Ohio woman recovered $15,300 lost in a crypto ATM scam after a fake Microsoft support call, highlighting the dangers of cryptocurrency fraud.
Ark Protocol Developer Second Falls Victim to Cyber Attack, But User Funds Remain Secure
A cyber attack on the Bitcoin project Ark resulted in a loss of 0.75 BTC for developer Second, but user funds remain safe. Details on the exploit and impacts inside.
XRP Community on High Alert: Key Security Warning Amid New Projects
XRP Ledger users are warned against sharing private keys amidst risky vibe-coded projects, emphasizing wallet security as decentralized applications surge.
Ex-Engineer Sentenced to 32 Months for Sabotaging Company Systems in Bitcoin Ransom Scheme
A New Jersey engineer was sentenced to 32 months for sabotaging his employer's systems and demanding $750,000 in bitcoin in ransom.
Cybersecurity Consultant Found Guilty of Fraud in Massive Cryptocurrency Heist
A jury convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta for money laundering and fraud in the Uranium Finance hack, involving $53.3 million in crypto.
$6 Million Base Vault Breach Highlights Gaps in Vulnerability Reporting, Warns Immunefi's Security Chief
A $6 million exploit at a Base vault reveals serious gaps in vulnerability disclosure, raising concerns over security and reporting protocols.
Bitget Wallet Executive Advocates for Enhanced Security in Self-Custody Practices
Bitget Wallet COO Alvin Kan emphasizes the need for safer self-custody practices, ensuring users understand asset ownership and transaction controls.
