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Taiwanese Crypto Trading Firm Suspends Operations Following $26 Million Hack
20.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / Pete Linforth Taipei-based trading platform, Kronos Research has suffered a cybersecurity breach, leading to a staggering $26 million loss in crypto assets. The hack was first reported by crypto on-chain sleuth ZachXBT, mapping out the fund outflow and confirming its magnitude....
Cybersecurity expert backs Sen. Warren's crypto bill in senate hearing
18.11.2023
In a recent senate hearing, a cybersecurity professional openly endorsed Senator Elizabeth Warren's Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act
A Major Vulnerability Found in Early Crypto Wallet Software Risks Billions in Assets
17.11.2023
A critical vulnerability in early cryptocurrency wallets, identified by cybersecurity startup Unciphered, threatens billions of dollars in digital assets. Originating from a flaw in the BitcoinJS software used for wallet generation between 2011 and 2015, this issue exposes wallets to potential...
Bitcoin Wallets Created Before 2016 May Be Vulnerable – Billions at Risk?
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Zerbor The US-based cybersecurity firm Unciphered has warned users globally that their bitcoin (BTC) wallets created before 2016 may be in danger – as are billions in BTC. Early crypto adopters and participants in a number of blockchain platforms between 2011-2015 may...
Cybersecurity team claims up to $2.1B in crypto stored in old wallets are at risk
15.11.2023
The security firm urges those using wallets generated from 2011 to 2015 to transfer their assets to crypto wallets that were generated more recently
Australian regulators will compel businesses to report cyberattacks: Report
13.11.2023
This obligation won’t be backed by a fine if the company fails to comply, and businesses will still be permitted to pay ransoms, though this is discouraged
Chinese president calls for unity on AI challenges and cyber development
9.11.2023
Xi Jinping addressed the World Internet Conference Summit saying there is a need to “deepen” exchanges and cooperation on an international level on AI challenges and cyberspace development
India trained 3,000 police officials on crypto investigations in 2022–2023
9.11.2023
The Narcotics Control Bureau and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre trained 141 officials and over 2,800 officers in the financial year 2022–2023
Bitfinex users fall for ‘minor’ phishing attack after employee gets hacked
5.11.2023
Bitfinex stressed its systems weren’t compromised and no customer funds were lost
UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency
2.11.2023
The role demands candidates to have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations, among other investigative qualities
Kaspersky Unveils Powerful Malware Posing as Crypto Miner Infecting Over 1 Million Computers
27.10.2023
Global cybersecurity and digital privacy firm Kaspersky’s researchers have discovered highly sophisticated malware affecting over a million victims since 2017. The malware – “StripedFly” – initially masqueraded as a cryptocurrency miner and was later found to be...
This Cybersecurity Pro Gets Paid to Hack Ethereum – for the Good of the Network
25.10.2023
One technique that these Ethereum Foundation security researchers use to protect the blockchain is “fuzzing,” a term borrowed from the software-development industry that’s become a common way of checking to make sure a system is secure and resilient
Former Israeli Military Intel Personnel Launch New Crypto Firm Blockaid with $33 Million in Funding – What Does it Do?
24.10.2023
Web3 security company Blockaid said it has emerged from stealth with $33 million in funding to protect users from fraud, phishing, and hacks.
The company, founded in September 2022, concluded its series A funding round, bringing the total raised to $33 million, led by Ribbit Capital and Variant...
SEC plans scrutiny of crypto dealer-brokers, transfer agents, per 2024 exam guide
16.10.2023
The SEC sets examination priorities based on feedback from examiners and input from investors and the industry
There's a Long Way Ahead to Make Crypto Safer: Hexens CEO
27.9.2023
The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, bringing with it a host of cybersecurity challenges.
While almost all cryptocurrencies are secured by cryptography, which makes these digital assets immune to hacks, counterfeit, or double-spend, the industry remains vulnerable to...
Immunefi launches on-chain bug bounties through ‘Vaults’ system
26.9.2023
The Web3 security platform now allows projects to deposit bounty funds to a Safe smart contract, proving the funds are available
FTX Restores Full Access to Claims Portal After Cybersecurity Breach
17.9.2023
The portal allowing FTX customers to file claims with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange is again fully operational after a recent security incident. User accounts that were affected by the breach in August have been unfrozen, the failed crypto trading company announced. Crypto Exchange FTX...
FTX Claims Portal Back in Action After Cybersecurity Incident in August
17.9.2023
FTX has reopened its customer claims portal, unfreezing user accounts that were affected by a cybersecurity incident in August.
In a recent statement, FTX clarified that the freezing of customer accounts was a precautionary measure and emphasized that additional security measures have been...
Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust
13.9.2023
A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8
IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector
12.9.2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the financial world. The Rise of Thinking Machines: Report...