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Security Breach Disrupts Blink Wallet Operations, Custodial Accounts Compromised
Blink Wallet faces security breach as an attacker drains funds from a few dozen custodial accounts, prompting service suspension for investigation.
YouTube Scammers Use Fake AI Bot Tutorials to Defraud 224 Investors of 274.6 ETH
Fake AI trading bot tutorials have scammed 224 victims, stealing 274.6 ETH worth $517,000 through malicious smart contracts disguised as educational content.
Japanese Authorities Investigate North Korean Hacking Group WaterPlum Infiltrating 30,000 Devices Worldwide
North Korean hackers, linked to the 'WaterPlum' group, stole records from over 7,000 crypto wallets, impacting devices worldwide.
Seven Arrested in UAE and Sweden for $7.1 Million Crypto Money Laundering Linked to Organized Crime
UAE and Sweden arrest seven in a $7.1M crypto laundering ring linked to organized crime and contract killings following extensive investigations.
Chainalysis Report: State-Sponsored Cybercrime Sees a 420% Rise with Blockchain Utilization
A Chainalysis report reveals a 420% surge in onchain malware linked to North Korea and Iran state hackers utilizing public blockchains for cybercrime.
HBO Max Reddit Account Compromised in Malware Scheme Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
Hackers hijacked HBO Max's Reddit account to promote malware, compromising user security by stealing passwords and cryptocurrency wallets through malicious ads.
New Findings Expose KREMLIN Malware's Exploitation of Ethereum for Targeting Brazilian Banks
Discover how KREMLIN malware exploits Ethereum smart contracts to evolve attack servers and steal user data in Brazil's banking sector.
Six Malaysians Sentenced for S$4.9 Million Crypto Theft in Singapore Poker Heist
Six Malaysian men were sentenced to prison for a S$4.9 million armed robbery during a crypto poker game in Singapore, targeting luxury goods and cash.
Leadership Shakeup at Polish Olympic Committee Amid Cryptocurrency Scandal
The Polish Olympic Committee has ousted President Radoslaw Piesiewicz amid a $94M crypto scandal, naming Marian Kmita as acting president.
MEV Bot Foils $7.7M Theft from Ethereum Wallet, Kelp Takes Action to Secure Funds
An Ethereum wallet exploit attempt was foiled by an MEV bot that captured $7.7M in rsETH. Kelp froze the address to prevent further transfers.
Balancer Considers Closure as Restructuring Efforts Fall Short of Revenue Goals
Balancer plans to wind down operations after a failed restructuring post-$128M exploit, as revenue declines struggle to meet expectations.
Security Breach Forces Swiss Bitcoin Pay to Temporarily Halt Services
Swiss Bitcoin Pay temporarily shut down after a data breach, exposing customer information like emails and bitcoin addresses. The firm is investigating the incident.
Texas Resident Defrauded of $50,000 in Bitcoin-Based Jury Duty Scam
A Texas woman fell victim to a $50,000 jury duty scam, where she was tricked into using a Bitcoin ATM for payment. Stay alert to avoid such scams.
Elderly Hong Kong Man Defrauded of Over HK$13 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A Hong Kong man lost HK$13 million in a crypto scam after being lured by a fake investment app introduced via WhatsApp by a scammer posing as an expert.
Massive Exploit Hits Symbiosis Bitcoin Bridge, Billions of Synthetic Tokens Minted
A major exploit occurred at Symbiosis’s bitcoin bridge, leading to billions of unbacked synthetic BTC being minted, causing significant financial losses.
Chainflip Suffers Major Security Breach: 736,442 USDT Stolen in TRON Exploit
Chainflip lost 736,442.17 USDT in an exploit tied to TRON transaction memos, prompting a temporary network pause and a fix under development.
North Korea Engages Foreign IT Professionals to Breach U.S. Corporate Security: Investigation Reveals
North Korea is leveraging foreign IT workers to infiltrate US companies, facilitating illicit funding for its weapons programs and cyber threats.
XRP Ledger Users Warned About Rising Scam Threats Amid Crypto Attacks
The XRP community is warned about scammers impersonating XRPL Commons in a rising scheme targeting users. Stay vigilant and verify messages before responding.
Security Flaw Leads to 36% Loss of Bitcoin Fund Backing; Incident Unnoticed for 74 Days
A software flaw allowed a Bitcoin fund to lose 36% of its backing without detection for 74 days, highlighting risks in decentralized finance.
Rootstock Labs' Lerner Advocates for Mandatory Withdrawal Delays to Safeguard Bitcoin Bridges
Rootstock co-founder Sergio Lerner advocates for Bitcoin bridges to implement mandatory withdrawal delays to prevent losses from validation errors.
