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Friend.tech SIM-swap scourge continues as scammer nets $385K in Ether
5.10.2023
Leaked mobile phone numbers have given scammers an easy way to drain Friend.tech user accounts
Digital Assets Worth Billions Still Secure Despite Rise in Cyber Attacks — Former Microsoft Security Lead
22.9.2023
A former Microsoft Security Lead has insisted that a great proportion of digital assets worth billions of dollars are secure and are being “safely managed by hundreds of protocols.” The security expert suggested that protocols also need to have a platform that allows users to rate...
Celsius creditors flag renewed phishing attacks ahead of bankruptcy plan
20.9.2023
Creditors of crypto lender Celsius Network have reported receiving a new flood of phishing emails, likely resulting from two data breaches last year
The Short History Of Shiny Pokémon Getting Shiny Attacks
18.9.2023
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s first DLC, The Teal Mask, brings a handful of new ‘mons to add to your Pokédex, and one in particular is becoming a fan favorite: Dipplin. The grass/dragon-type Pokémon is based on a candy apple, and is drenched in a warm, red syrup. However, if you catch its shiny...
What are address poisoning attacks in crypto and how to avoid them?
16.9.2023
Address poisoning attacks involve tracking, misusing or compromising cryptocurrency addresses
How to identify and protect against routing attacks in the Lightning Network
14.9.2023
To protect against routing attacks in the Lightning Network, utilize watchtowers, verify channel state changes, and prioritize well-established payment channels
Can't Afford That Baldur's Gate 3 Item? Just Knock Out The Vendor
6.9.2023
Are you broke in Baldur’s Gate 3? Do you see a merchant selling something you want but don’t have the gold to purchase? Sure, you could send out your merry band of misfits to do some quests and earn some cash but, my dear reader, have you ever considered larceny instead? Better yet, have...
Can't Afford That Baldur's Gate 3 Item? Just Knock Out The Vendor
6.9.2023
Are you broke in Baldur’s Gate 3? Do you see a merchant selling something you want but don’t have the gold to purchase? Sure, you could send out your merry band of misfits to do some quests and earn some cash but, my dear reader, have you ever considered larceny instead? Better yet, have...
Tips to Minimize Side Channel Attacks on Crypto Hardware Wallets
31.8.2023
In the constantly changing world of cryptocurrencies, security is still significant. Users of cryptocurrencies are using hardware wallets at a faster rate to protect their digital assets. These small, portable devices offer enhanced protection against online threats. However, even hardware wallets...
Phishing Attacks Escalate for FTX Users Following SIM Swap Incident
29.8.2023
Several months after the shutdown of the FTX exchange, users are grappling with persisting issues that have locked them out of their capital stored on the platform.
Former FTX customers have now fallen victim to a new phishing attack targeting their registered email addresses linked to...
Known-plaintext attacks, explained
24.8.2023
A known-plaintext attack exploits known pairs of plaintext and corresponding ciphertext to deduce encryption keys or methods
Quantstamp Crypto Firm Launches New Service to Prevent Flash Loan Attacks – How Does it Work?
24.8.2023
Blockchain security provider Quantstamp has unveiled an innovative tool named Economic Exploit Analysis, designed to bolster the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols by detecting potential flash loan attack vectors within smart contracts.
As per the Quantstamp's announcement,...
Blockchain Security Firm Quantstamp Hopes to Battle Flash Loan Attacks With New Service
23.8.2023
The service has been released in collaboration with researchers from the University of Toronto
Firms have mere hours to deflect cyber attacks, warns cybersecurity CEO
22.8.2023
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that "bad actors are getting faster" and stressed that companies need to beef up cybersecurity defenses
5 strategies to mitigate side channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets
21.8.2023
Explore strategies to prevent side-channel attacks on cryptocurrency hardware wallets, ensuring your digital investments remain secure
DeFi protocols Exactly, Harbor hacked in separate attacks
19.8.2023
A fresh round of attacks targeted the DeFi ecosystem on Aug. 18. The Exactly protocol was exploited for nearly $7.3 million, while the Harbor's team is still estimating the amount stolen
One Of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Strongest Attacks Is A Massive Falling ‘Owlbear’
15.8.2023
If there’s a ridiculous way to overcome an obstacle or win a fight, Baldur’s Gate 3 will probably give players the options to actually do it, and it won’t take them long to try. The latest example revolves around a tower of crates, the magic spell Crushing Flight, and a five-ton owl that’s shaped...
North Korea Hackers Continue to Target Crypto Platforms: UN Report
13.8.2023
Hackers working for North Korea have continued to attack companies in the crypto space this year, according to independent sanctions monitors. Their findings, which reveal that Pyongyang proceeds with the development of its nuclear and weapons programs, will be included in a U.N. report which is...
Blackberry Cybersecurity Division Identifies Top Crypto Malware Amid Soaring Digital Asset Attacks
3.8.2023
The cybersecurity division of Blackberry, a former smartphone giant, has highlighted the most notorious malware families targeting cryptocurrencies.
In a ‘Global Threat Intelligence Report’ published Thursday, between March and May, Blackberry stopped over 1.5 million cyberattacks, that hit...
Decade-Old Wisdom: Unpacking Satoshi Nakamoto’s Definitive Quote on Bitcoin Transaction Challenges, 13 Years On
29.7.2023
Thirteen years ago to the day, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, pronounced a quote that has since reverberated across various contexts. This prominent aphorism: “If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince...