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Australia unmasks $123M crypto laundering ring behind security firm
9.6.2025
A multi-agency investigation traced illicit funds to a suspected $123 million crypto laundering operation hiding behind a security company
Australia unmasks $123M crypto laundering ring behind security firm
9.6.2025
A multi-agency investigation traced illicit funds to a suspected $123 million crypto laundering operation hiding behind a security company
Blockchain security firm releases Cetus hack post-mortem report
26.5.2025
Blockchain security firm Dedaub released a post-mortem report on the Cetus decentralized exchange hack, identifying the root cause of the attack as an exploit of the liquidity parameters used by the Cetus automated market maker (AMM), which went undetected by a code "overflow" check.According...
Coinbase-Backed Web3 Security Firm Harpie Closes, Cites Unsustainable Model
28.3.2025
Harpie, a Web3 security platform backed by Coinbase and Opensea, announced on March 27 that it is ceasing operations, effectively ending its mission to create a “theft-free” crypto ecosystem. Unstainable Business Model Harpie, the Web3 security platform, announced on March 27 that it...
Blockchain Security Firm Blockaid Raises $50M to Tackle On-Chain Threats
18.2.2025
The funding will help the company scale operations as blockchain adoption accelerates
Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
19.12.2024
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis
Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
19.12.2024
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis
Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
19.12.2024
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis
Chainalysis acquires Web3 security firm Hexagate
19.12.2024
The buyout marks a pivot toward threat prevention for Chainalysis
Crypto security firm mistakenly shares drainer link to ‘help’ Radiant hack victims
17.10.2024
Ancilia accidentally shared a link to a wallet drainer in its attempt to help victims of the $52 million hack on blockchain lending protocol Radiant Capital
Crypto Security Firm Ironblocks Builds 'Firewall' for DeFi Protocols
5.6.2024
"Once you get hacked in most of the cases you're done," CEO Dadosh said. "And this is what we're trying to prevent."
Security Firm CertiK Detects $5M Security Flaw in Cross-Chain Bridge Wormhole
14.5.2024
Security firm CertiK said it has detected a flaw in the cross-chain bridge Wormhole which could have resulted in $5 million worth of losses.
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Lazarus Group Targeting LinkedIn Users As Part Of North Korea Crypto Hacking Scheme
24.4.2024
Lazarus group, a crypto hacking collective sponsored by North Korea, is reportedly targeting LinkedIn users in the crypto sector as part of its latest crypto malware attempt, blockchain security firm SlowMist alleges.
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Ethena Labs’s Fake ENA token Exploited on Binance Draining $290K: Report
29.3.2024
A fake version of Ethena (ENA) token has been exploited for 480 BNB worth $290,000, on-chain security firm PeckShield flagged on X.
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Kyberswap Hack: Blockchain Security Firm Reports Movement of 800 ETH From Exploiter’s Address
26.2.2024
Blockchain security firm Peckshield revealed on Feb. 26 that an exploiter labeled address associated with the Kyberswap hack had bridged approximately 800 ether tokens from Arbitrum to the Ethereum blockchain. On the same day, the Kyberswap team unveiled revised dates for reimbursing users impacted...
Crypto Phishing Group Angel Drainer Reportedly Steals $400,000 From 128 Wallets
14.2.2024
Phishing group Angel Drainer stole over $400,000 from 128 crypto wallets after deploying a malicious vault contract yesterday. According to an X post published on February 13 by blockchain security firm Blockaid, Angel Drainer employed a new attack vector that exploited Etherscan’s...
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Latest to Cut Jobs Amid Tech Layoffs
7.2.2024
Crypto custody provider Fireblocks has announced a reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring effort. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Fireblocks said it has been working on restructuring its go-to-market and customer support operations over the past six months. The goal is...
PeckShield: Crypto Scams Plummeted 27.78% in 2023
29.1.2024
Blockchain security firm PeckShield has released an overview of the state of cryptocurrency hacks in the last twelve months with over 600 reported cases resulting in losses of $2.61 billion. Impressively, crypto scams saw a drop of 27.78% in 2023. The company disclosed its latest findings in a...
Bitcoin ATM Vulnerability Fixed: Hackers Could Have Gained ‘Full Control’
25.1.2024
Bitcoin ATM maker Lamassu Industries has successfully addressed a vulnerability that could have granted hackers “full control” over its Bitcoin ATM machines. The flaw came to light when a team of ethical hackers from security firm IOActive attempted to compromise Lamassu’s Bitcoin...
North Korea Hackers’ Illicit Gains Dwindled in 2023 Despite More Attacks – Chainalysis
24.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Blockchain analytics and security firm Chainalysis has reported a decrease in cryptocurrency theft in 2023. Sharing its insights in a blog post, the firm disclosed that the crypto market witnessed a collective loss of $1.7 billion. This marks a significant 54.3% reduction from...