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Hamster Kombat users targeted by phishing attacks and fake airdrops
19.7.2024
Cryptocurrency scammers are trying to bank on the viral popularity of the Telegram-based clicker game, by staging fraudulent airdrops
New ‘overlay attacks’ are a growing threat to crypto users — security CEO
18.7.2024
The attackers are creating fake overlays to trick users into providing login credentials for financial services apps, including potentially for crypto exchanges
Crypto execs on DeFi domain hacks: Don’t interact with crypto for now
12.7.2024
CoinGecko founder Bobby Ong explained that after Google sold its domain business to Squarespace, two-factor authentication was removed due to the forced migration of domains
Crypto execs on DeFi domain hacks: Don’t interact with crypto for now
12.7.2024
CoinGecko founder Bobby Ong explained that after Google sold its domain business to Squarespace, two-factor authentication was removed due to the forced migration of domains
TON ecosystem scams on the rise: How to stay safe
10.7.2024
As the TON blockchain is open-source and permissionless, individual users and projects must be careful to ensure their own safety
Coinbase-posing scammers steal $1.7M from a user amid a string of attacks
8.7.2024
A victim who claims to have lost $1.7 million said a scammer called them claiming to be from Coinbase and sent emails that looked like they came from the crypto exchange
Coinbase-posing scammers steal $1.7M from a user amid a string of attacks
8.7.2024
A victim who claims to have lost $1.7 million said a scammer called them claiming to be from Coinbase and sent emails that looked like they came from the crypto exchange
Crypto Theft Surge: Hackers Steal $1.38 Billion in First Half of 2024, Doubling 2023 Figures
6.7.2024
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM reveals that crypto thefts in the first half of 2024 have doubled compared to 2023, with $1.38 billion stolen by June 24. Major hacks constitute 70% of losses, with private key compromises and smart contract exploits as top attack vectors. Crypto...
Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
3.7.2024
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA
Digital Chamber Urges SEC to End Attacks on Crypto Industry, Embrace Future of Finance
2.7.2024
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion....
Social engineering attack, explained
28.6.2024
Explore various types of social engineering attacks and find out how these manipulative strategies exploit trust and vulnerabilities, leaving victims vulnerable to financial loss
Coinbase is the most impersonated crypto brand by scammers: Report
24.6.2024
Although Coinbase continues to be the most impersonated brand in the crypto industry, Meta was targeted by over 25 times as many scammers as the exchange
TON ecosystem flooded with phishing attacks, SlowMist warns
24.6.2024
The founder of SlowMist has warned that the Telegram messenger ecosystem is “too free” for exploiters of the TON ecosystem
EigenLayer enhances EigenDA security to combat sybil attacks
23.6.2024
With the incorporation of this security measure, EigenLayer seeks to protect the service it offers while guaranteeing its availability to all clients
North Korean cyberattacks on Brazilian fintech firms exposed
13.6.2024
Google Cloud’s report exposes North Korean cybercriminals targeting Brazil’s cryptocurrency and fintech sectors with sophisticated malware and phishing schemes
OKX investigates multi-million account thefts after SIM swap attacks
12.6.2024
According to SlowMist, despite the two similar phishing incidents, OKX’s two-factor authentication mechanism was not the main vulnerability point
Solana implements drastic measures against sandwich attacks
11.6.2024
Solana, one of the leading blockchain platforms known for its high-speed transactions and low fees, has announced a series of drastic measures aimed at enhancing network stability and security. This move comes in response to recent challenges that have tested the resilience of the Solana ecosystem...
Solana cracks down on validator sandwich attacks
10.6.2024
Sandwiching occurs by placing one order before the transaction and another immediately after, which ensures that retail always gets the worst possible price
Crypto hacks increase in 2024, but smart contracts are not to blame
7.6.2024
Smart contracts are no longer the biggest concern, as hackers are vying for easier targets, such as private key leaks
DDoS attacks in blockchain networks, explained
28.5.2024
A DDoS attack can severely compromise the security of a blockchain network by taking down nodes and bloating the network with fraudulent transactions