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Crypto Hacks

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Crypto Market News
Poloniex Hacker Returns to Launder $3.5M via Tornado Cash

The long-dormant stash obtained by the hacker in the November loot has reemerged with activity.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino holding XRP coins in the bushes.
Exchanges
BitFinex Under Threat? Hackers Allege Access to 400K Accounts

BitFinex CTO Paulo Ardoino saves the day after hackers allege compromising users’ data.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hacker in the thunder clouds wirh lots of power.
Crypto Market News
Pike Finance Loses $1.6M to ‘USDC Vulnerability’ Exploit

Hackers exploit “USDC vulnerability” to steal from Pike Finance for the second time in three days.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Lazarus group's member is taking control of the blockchain.
Crypto Market News
Lazarus Evading Authorities: Blockchain and Laundering $200M

Lazarus Group leverages advanced cyber tactics to launder millions in cryptocurrency, eluding global detection with sophisticated methods.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Velvet Capital Goes Offline to Allay Frontend Phishing Attack

Velvet Capital takes a drastic measure to allay a potential attack on its website.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Binoculars looking into a digital scammer.
SEC
Thailand SEC Tightens Crypto Crackdown to Target Cybercrime

The regulatory commission will block users access to non-compliant and unregistered platforms operating in the region.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Crypto Hacks Down 48% in March Amid Positive Industry Trend

March saw a 48% drop in crypto hacking incidents, reinforcing a positive trajectory as the industry bolsters defenses to thwart
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Secret man working on manipulating DeFi connections on a mobile.
Crypto Market News
OpenLeverage Pauses Lending Protocol Following Multiple Hacks

OpenLeverage discontinues the lending and margin trading protocol following multiple attacks.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Crypto Hackers Siphon Over $300 Million in Q1 2024, Immunefi

Immunefi reveals that the DeFi industry, boasting over $100 billion in TVL, remains a hunting ground for crypto hackers.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Munchables characters sees their treasure back.
Crypto Market News
Munchables Reclaims $62M from a Rogue Developer Turned Hacker

Web3 gaming platform Munchables recovers from one of the biggest hacks thus far in 2024.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Money being handed down from the sky.
Crypto Market News
ParaSwap Refunds Users as Augustus V6 Hacker Faces Ultimatum

ParaSwap embarks on a funds recovery process following a vulnerability in its Augustus V6 contract.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Scull scammer pointing to fake Tezor coins out of a laptop.
Crypto Market News
Trezor Hacked Again? X Breach Raises Major Security Question

Trezor emphasized that the hack occurred despite robust security measures on its account and asserted that an investigation is ongoing.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
ParaSwap karate guy protecting the network.
Crypto Market News
ParaSwap Deflects Potential Attack on Its Augustus V6 Contract

ParaSwap takes swift action to prevent users from losing funds due to a critical vulnerability in its Augustus V6 contract.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man with shopping bags walking out of a huge safe through the side door.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Trezor Data Hacker Resurfaces to Capitalize on Bitcoin Boom

Enticed by booming Bitcoin prices, the Trezor hacker resurfaces on the dark web to peddle customer information for BTC.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Angry Wolf barking at Arbitrum whilst in a glitch.
Exchanges
WOOFi Confirms $8M Attack on Its Arbitrum Lending Market

WOOFi issues a post-mortem report of a hacking incident that led to the theft of millions of dollars.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Altcoins
Crypto Hackers Bag $104.73M from Over 20 Attacks in February

Crypto hacking activities decreased in February but attackers still managed to steal over $100 million.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
Nearly $1B Bitcoin Transferred by US Govt as Value Hits $60K

The US government has transferred $922M in seized Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack on the same day Bitcoin reaches $60,000.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A group of people celebrating EOS coin.
Altcoins
EOS’s Recover+ Restores Nearly $2M in Stolen DeFi Assets

EOS's Recover+ successfully recovers nearly 2M EOS tokens from the PayCash hack on EOS EVM.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man in mask happily presenting a briefcase of cash.
Crypto Market News
Seneca Hacker Returns $5.3M to Protocol After Negotiations

Seneca Protocol recovers 80% of the funds it lost in Wednesday’s exploit.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Shido Token man dropping to the ground in a glitch episode.
Ethereum (ETH)
Shido Token Plunges 80% Following Hack on ETH Staking Contract

Shido token plummets to extreme lows in five minutes following a massive hack.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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