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March 2023

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Web3 crowdfunding launchpad Poolz Finance hacked for US$390,000 on BSC, Polygon

Euler Finance loses nearly US$200 mln in exploit

March 2023

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Euler Finance loses nearly US$200 mln in exploit

March 2023

Your fitness app knows a scary lot about you. How secure is your data?

Being on the watch, your tracker knows where you live, when you sleep and how healthy (or not) you are. What happens if your data is sold — or hacked?

CBDCs may drive more funds into DeFi protocols, says Immunefi’s Mitchell Amador

Immunefi founder Mitchell Amador believes the future security risks of CBDCs will highlight the benefits of DeFi.

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Euler Finance loses nearly US$200 mln in exploit

North Korean hackers move 41,000 ETH stolen from Harmony Bridge attack

German government warns of ‘Godfather’ malware targeting banking, crypto apps

January 2023

Blockchain Security Issues

The blockchain sphere has been hit with a ton of security issues over 2022. What can we do about it to make things better?

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German government warns of ‘Godfather’ malware targeting banking, crypto apps

BTC.com hacked, around US$3 mln assets stolen

FTX collapse will blunt activities of North Korea hackers, analyst says

December 2022

Token price of Ethereum-based play-to-earn company Gala Games falls some 20% after hacking scare

The network says the apparent attack was just a preemptive safeguard against an issue with a cross-chain bridge.

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FTX collapse will blunt activities of North Korea hackers, analyst says

FTX hacker becomes 35th largest Ethereum holder

FTX, authorities investigate potential US$477 mln theft

November 2022

Crypto hackers on track for bonanza year as theft surges, Chainalysis says

Decentralized finance sites are the preferred choice of hackers as crypto heists look to be on course to hit a record high this year.

DPRK hackers sneak US$52 mln in crypto into S.Korean exchanges: Chainalysis

South Korean media has reported that local crypto exchanges may become a “playground” for North Korean hackers.

BNB Chain back online after devs deploy update to save funds

Through quick identification and cooperation of network validators, most funds were saved in last week’s BNB Chain exploit.

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FTX, authorities investigate potential US$477 mln theft

Moola Market DeFi hacker returns US$9 mln in stolen funds for bounty

‘Hacktober’ continues with US$1 mln taken from BitKeep token swap service

Japan pushes for tougher crypto AML regulations amid N. Korean cyberattacks

North Korea’s Lazarus Group attacks Japanese crypto firms, police say

BNB Chain back online after around $100 mln lost in possible exploit

Binance suspends BNB blockchain on potential exploit; Peckshield reports US$572 mln hack

Transit Swap hacker mulls return of more funds

Hacker has returned 70% of stolen US$23 mln in funds: Transit Swap

October 2022

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Hacker has returned 70% of stolen US$23 mln in funds: Transit Swap

Hacks, losses in cryptocurrency offer vast opportunity for insurers

US$30 mln seized from North Korea hacking group: report

BABL tanks 92% after Babylon Finance announces shut down

September 2022

Klaytn chief says reducing ‘human elements’ can prevent hacks

After high-profile cyberattacks on decentralized apps, the blockchain industry is in a hurry to ramp up security. Sam Sangmin Seo, head of Klaytn, tells Forkast that minimizing human error may be the key.

Investigating ‘The Hackening’; Crypto market inflows up

Why are cross-chain bridges so attractive for hackers? Also, we take a deeper dive into how the market reacts to it.

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BABL tanks 92% after Babylon Finance announces shut down

Ronin hackers converted stolen ETH to BTC using sanctioned mixers: report

No ‘conclusive evidence’ that US$6 mln Solana hack caused by loophole: Slope

North Korea’s Lazarus Group allegedly targets deBridge

Seed-phrase leak from crypto wallet Slope prompts Solana hack

After Nomad and Solana, ZB.com gets hacked for US$4.8 mln

Solana blames Slope for exploit

Solana falls amid hack reports; Bitcoin, Ether edge higher in mixed markets

Solana hack affects over 7,000 Phantom, Slope wallets

Cardano users said to be indirectly affected by Nomad’s US$200 mln exploit

More than 300 addresses said to perpetrate Nomad’s US$200 mln exploit

Nomad Bridge alerts law enforcement amid US$200 mln attack

August 2022

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Nomad Bridge alerts law enforcement amid US$200 mln attack

Harmony’s compensation plan upsets hack victims

US Justice Dept. seizes US$500K from North Korea-backed hackers

July 2022

Are we helpless against attacks on blockchain bridges?

Harmony’s Horizon cross-chain bridge is now the third of its kind to suffer a major hack this year. What are the alternatives that may be more secure?

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US Justice Dept. seizes US$500K from North Korea-backed hackers

Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge up and running after months of repairs

US Treasury says prioritize sanctioning North Korea for crypto hacking

Horizon’s US$100 mln crypto hack prompts FBI investigation

Gemini sued over US$36 mln Bitcoin and Ethereum hack

June 2022

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Gemini sued over US$36 mln Bitcoin and Ethereum hack

Solana loses consensus after bots flood network, SOL takes hit

May 2022

Is Elon Musk’s Twitter grab good for crypto?

Top blockchain and crypto news: Tweet dreams come true for world’s richest man. Instagram scam hits Bored Apes. Bilibili tests China’s NFT boundaries.

World Bank rescue package throws lifeline to crypto markets

Top blockchain and crypto news: Crisis response brings crypto relief. North Korea’s Lazarus Group named in Ronin hack. NFTs face new risks in China.

US says North Korea behind Ronin hack; Binance closer to Thai business

US authorities says North Korea is responsible for Ronin hack. Meanwhile, Binance and Gulf Energy initiate joint venture.

MobiKwik pulls crypto support; Twitter NFT hacker strikes again

In India, Mobikwik yanks crypto support. Meanwhile in the cyberspace, a Twitter hack promotes a fake NFT drop.

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Solana loses consensus after bots flood network, SOL takes hit

University of the Philippines Twitter account hacked to promote NFT drop

Axie Infinity hack proceeds continue to be laundered despite US sanctions

North Korea behind Ronin hack: US

Twitter hacker takes over verified accounts to promote fake Azuki NFT drop

Sky Mavis raises $150 mln to offset Ronin hack, Axie NFT sales surge more than 350%

Ronin hack proceeds seen headed to Tornado Cash

Ronin hack delays Axie Infinity upgrade

April 2022

Is Dubai the new crypto promised land?

Top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Dubai’s crypto caravan. Mt. Gox unlocked. Digital yuan in play again.

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Ronin hack delays Axie Infinity upgrade

Axie Infinity blockchain Ronin hacked for over $600M