Ethereum Staking Protocol Rocket Pool Targeted in Phishing Attack
Rocket Pool suffered a phishing attack via social media. Attackers misled users, exploiting a recent platform error. Rocket Pool acted…
Socket Reveals $3.3 Million Loss in Bungee Exchange Attack
Socket disclosed the $3.3 million cost of the Bungee Exchange attack. Attack targeted wallets with infinite approval to Socket contracts.…
Crypto Investors Beware: SMS Scams Targeting Binance Users
Crypto world's popularity attracts scammers, SMS fraud prevalent. Binance users targeted by SMS scams impersonating security alerts. Investors advised to…
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Warns of Deepfake Scams
MicroStrategy combats daily deepfake scams, mostly Bitcoin-related. Michael Saylor alerts followers about numerous deepfake videos on YouTube. Security experts warn…
SEC’s Twitter Account Compromised, False Bitcoin ETF Approval Announced
SEC's Twitter was hacked, falsely announcing Bitcoin ETF approval. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler confirmed the unauthorized access incident. Immediate response…
Crypto Scammers’ Surprising New Strategy: Fancy Wallet Addresses
Crypto scammers develop new tactics to trap victims. Scam Sniffer exposes scammers targeting Solana, Ethereum, Tron. Fraudsters use fake AirDrops…
New Partnership Forms to Create Decentralized Recovery System for Crypto Assets
Hedera and Algorand ecosystems establish DeRec Alliance. DeRec aims to simplify crypto asset recovery and security. DeRec protocol built on…
Investors Beware: Cyberattacks on the Rise
Investors must be extra cautious on this endless day of 2024. CoinGecko's account was hacked, misleading investors with a fake…
SEC’s Twitter Account Hacked, False Bitcoin ETF Approval Announced
SEC's official Twitter account falsely announced Bitcoin ETF approvals. SEC Chair confirmed the account was hacked, no ETFs were approved.…
Lazarus Group Moves $1 Million in Bitcoin After Period of Silence
North Korean hackers Lazarus Group transferred $1 million in Bitcoin. Arkham Intelligence reported a $79 million portfolio after transactions. Lazarus…
Zengo Wallet Launches Unique Security Challenge with 10 Bitcoin Prize
Zengo Wallet initiates a unique bug bounty event for white hat hackers. Any hacker who empties the wallet by January…
Bounce Finance’s Official Account Compromised by Hackers
Hackers targeted Bounce Finance's official account, urging caution among users. Unclear motives behind the attack; community advised to avoid shared…
CertiK’s Official Account Compromised in Phishing Scam
Crypto world faces another hack, targeting CertiK's official account. Phishing scam attempted via a single post; experts warned users. CertiK…
Crypto Security Incidents in 2023: A Comprehensive Report
Crypto market faced $1.8 billion loss in 751 security incidents in 2023. Ethereum network suffered most, with $686 million lost…
KyberSwap Announces Workforce Reduction Amidst Security Exploit Recovery
KyberSwap CEO Victor Tran announces impending workforce reduction. Despite challenges, KyberSwap continues focusing on DeFi liquidity protocol accessibility. Company supports…
Crypto Wallet CEO Falls Victim to Phishing Attack, Loses $125,000 in Tokens
Nest Wallet's CEO targeted in phishing scam, losing 52 stETH tokens. Phishing site mimicked LFG token airdrop, deceiving users for…
Orbit Bridge Hack Highlights December 2023 as a Notable Month for Crypto Heists
Orbit Bridge hack raised December's stolen crypto value to $100 million. The attack marked the fifth month in 2023 with…
Phishing Scams Plague the Web3 Ecosystem in 2023
Over 324,000 crypto users fell victim to phishing in 2023. Scam Sniffer analyzed trends in crypto phishing scams. Despite shutdowns,…
Orbit Chain Suffers a Major Hack with $81.5 Million in Crypto and Stablecoins Lost
Orbit Chain's interchain bridge protocol hacked, $81.5 million lost. Five transactions transferred various assets to a new wallet. Early detection…
Script Network (SCPT) Takes Swift Action After Security Breach
Script Network (SCPT) faced a security hack, transferring tokens to hacker's wallet. Team responds with a transition to a new…