Section
Security
Hacks, scams, exploits and how to keep your crypto safe.
$20 Million in XRP Stolen From Thousands of Hardware Wallets
Attackers drained roughly 11.7 million XRP from thousands of D’CENT App Wallet users. The theft, worth close to $20 million, unfolded between September 15 and 20. XRPL.to published the on-chain forensic timeline. The operation unfolded across six separate…
Phishing Campaign Targets Crypto Users Through Fake Wallet Apps
Security researchers have flagged a phishing campaign distributing fake wallet apps designed to steal recovery phrases. The fraudulent apps imitate popular wallets and circulate through unofficial download links and ads. Researchers advise users to download…
Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead following public dispute with the firm
The crypto community is seeking answers after 37-year-old growth executive Hsin-Ju Chuang was found dead in a remote California desert vehicle.
Nearly $20 million in XRP drained from 6,678 wallets across six attack waves
XRPL.to traces six waves through Sept. 20, while DCENT says exposed App Wallet phrases must be replaced, even on hardware. The post Nearly $20 million in XRP drained from 6,678 wallets across six attack waves appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $84K as Rally Snaps
Bitcoin’s rally abruptly ended as its price dropped below $84,000, reaching an intraday low of $83,508 shortly after failing to hold above $87,000. Rejection at Key Resistance Bitcoin’s latest rally snapped Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $84,000…
Major DeFi Protocol Patches Vulnerability Before Funds Affected
A leading decentralised finance protocol has patched a smart-contract vulnerability identified by independent security researchers. The team says the flaw was fixed before any user funds were affected, and a bug-bounty reward was paid to the reporting…
Liquid Hack Leaves Bull Bitcoin Users Facing 30-Day Wait to Reclaim BTC
Earlier this week, the Canadian bitcoin exchange and wallet company Bull Bitcoin explained that customers currently cannot convert their L-BTC back to BTC using the platform. The news traces back to the Liquid Network hack that occurred on Sept. 6, which saw…
North Korea's Fake Job Interviews Drained $11M From 7,000 Crypto Wallets
A seven-agency advisory ties the WaterPlum hacking crew and Pyongyang's remote IT worker scheme to the same bureau.
Phishing Campaign Targets Crypto Users Through Fake Wallet Apps
Security researchers have flagged a phishing campaign distributing fake wallet apps designed to steal recovery phrases. The fraudulent apps imitate popular wallets and circulate through unofficial download links and ads. Researchers advise users to download…
Coinbase traced $1.1 million crypto trail behind AI phishing service EvilTokens
EvilTokens abused Microsoft’s real device-login flow to authorize attacker sessions, then used AI to identify payment authorities inside captured mailboxes. The post Coinbase traced $1.1 million crypto trail behind AI phishing service EvilTokens appeared…
Malicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580K crypto theft, SlowMist says
SlowMist said malicious FomoPeek versions distributed through Apple’s App Store used iOS kernel exploits to escape the sandbox and access sensitive data from other apps.
White-Hat Hackers Route Coldcard Exploit Bitcoin Into 'Recovery Trust'
Galaxy Research says white-hat actors consolidated coins tied to the exploit into a fresh address tagged for a "Crypto Recovery Trust," though the funds represent just 2.8% of the total haul.