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Crypto losses: $200 million in 2024 due to hacks, rug pulls
31.5.2024
Recently, in the year 2024, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced a rapid increase in financial damages due to the frequent occurrence of cyberattacks such as hacks and rug pulls. Immunefi, a blockchain security firm, disclosed that 32 confirmed attacks resulted in losses exceeding $200...
Crypto losses from fraud and hacks declined 12% in May — Immunefi
30.5.2024
The decline in crypto scams and frauds continued, with only $52 million lost in May compared to $59 million the previous year
Crypto Hacks, Rug Pulls Led to $473M Worth of Losses in 2024: Immunefi
30.5.2024
More than $473 million worth of cryptocurrency has been lost to hacks and rug pulls in 2024, according to a report by security researcher Immunefi
Coinbase, Circle, Kraken Join Crypto's New 'Neighborhood Watch' for Cyberthreats
29.5.2024
Consensys, the Solana Foundation and Fireblocks are also among the baker's dozen founding members of Crypto ISAC
Memecoin team connected to GCR hack, reveals ZachXBT
27.5.2024
According to the on-chain sleuth, CAT memecoin creators hacked crypto influencer GCR to manipulate some coin prices
Fraudsters Partially Drain Assets from Crypto Investment Firm BlockTower’s Main Hedge Fund
15.5.2024
Digital asset investment firm BlockTower Capital faces a major setback after fraudsters compromised its main hedge fund. Bloomberg reported that the stolen funds remain unrecovered, and the hackers haven't been caught yet.
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WBTC thief returns $71 million worth of stolen funds
13.5.2024
On-chain transactions leading up to the return suggest this wasn’t a white hat hacker but a malicious actor who intended to steal the funds before investigators got involved
North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
13.5.2024
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional...
North Korean hackers deploy ‘Durian’ malware, targeting crypto firms
13.5.2024
The state-backed North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean crypto firms
Crypto Now Has a 'Neighborhood Watch' to Guard Against Hacks
6.5.2024
Justine Bone, a cybersecurity firebrand whose research led to recalls of half a million faulty pacemakers, leads the new information-sharing and analysis center for crypto firms
Losses due to crypto hacks fall 67%, Bitcoin DeFi interest rises: Finance Redefined
3.5.2024
The amount stolen through crypto hacks and the number of successful attacks sharply declined in April
Pike Finance clarifies ‘USDC vulnerability’ statement on $1.6M exploit
2.5.2024
Pike highlighted that the exploit occurred due to their team’s inadequate integration of third-party technologies such as the CCTP or Gelato Network’s automation services
Losses from crypto hacks plunge 67% in April to $60 million
1.5.2024
The amount stolen through crypto hacks, along with the number of successful attacks, has seen a sharp decline in April
Curve Finance awards dev $250k for finding reentrancy vulnerability
1.5.2024
Curve Finance awarded cybersecurity researcher Marco Croc with its maximum bug bounty award of $250,000 after thoroughly investigating the security flaw
Pike Finance exploited for $1.6M in second incident in 3 days
1.5.2024
A smart contract vulnerability led to nearly $2 million worth of lost funds within three days on Pike Finance, which is offering a 20% reward for the stolen assets
April Records Lowest Crypto Hack and Scam Losses Since 2021: CertiK
1.5.2024
As April concludes, the cryptocurrency industry experienced a significant downturn in combined losses from hacks and scams, reaching the lowest recorded figure.
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April sees $25M in exploits and scams, marking historical low ― Certik
30.4.2024
Losses from hacks and scams reached their lowest level since 2022 when Certik first started recording the data, as flash loan attacks and private key hacks decreased
Dead protocol leaks crypto funds from hacked pool
30.4.2024
Approximately $181,000 worth of crypto assets was drained from Yield Protocol’s strategic contracts present on the Arbitrum blockchain
North Korean Lazarus Group Allegedly Laundered Over $200 Million in Stolen Crypto from 2020 to 2023
30.4.2024
These illicit funds were obtained through over 25 crypto hacks orchestrated by the Lazarus Group, which has gained infamy since its emergence in 2009.
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North Korean Lazarus Group laundered over $200M in hacked crypto since 2020
29.4.2024
The notorious group of hackers used a combination of crypto mixers and peer-to-peer marketplaces to launder the stolen funds