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String of X hijacks continues as hackers access accounts of Litecoin, Foresight Ventures, and others

Numerous X accounts in the crypto space were hijacked recently, promoting scams. Users are advised to enhance security and report incidents to mitigate damage.

theblock.co • 2 days ago

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The 10 worst crypto hacks and exploits of 2024

In 2024, cryptocurrency hacks resulted in nearly $2.2 billion stolen — an increase of more than 22% from the $1.8 billion in 2023. Notable hacks targeted centralized exchanges such as DMM Bitcoin, WazirX and BingX, and DeFi protocol designs continued to be exploited. State-sponsored attacks, like those attributed to the Lazarus Group, were also reported. The largest hack was against DMM Bitcoin, which lost over $300 million due to potential vulnerabilities like stolen private keys.

theblock.co • 01/01/2025 - 08:01 AM

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The Daily: Pudgy Penguins' PENGU token goes live, LastPass exploiters drain millions of dollars in crypto and more

Pudgy Penguins launched its PENGU token while LastPass breach-related hacks continue. Lido phases out Polygon staking, and Tether invests in StablR for European stablecoin adoption.

theblock.co • 17/12/2024 - 19:11 PM

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Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin to shut down, transfer assets to SBI Group unit after $300 million hack

The Japanese crypto exchange announced plans to cease operations after completing the asset transfer to SBI VC Trade. DMM Bitcoin suffered a hack in May, resulting in losses exceeding $300 million.

theblock.co • 02/12/2024 - 04:48 AM

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A16z-backed Forta launches Firewall to help prevent smart contract exploits

Forta has launched Firewall, a product designed to detect and prevent smart contract exploits, using machine learning to enhance security for the decentralized finance ecosystem.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 15:23 PM

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The Daily: Bernstein says 'don't fight this' amid post-election crypto surge, MicroStrategy buys another $2 billion in bitcoin and more

Bernstein forecasts a crypto bull market post-Trump's election; MicroStrategy buys more Bitcoin; FTX sues Binance; Delta Prime faces security issues; user loses $25 million in a transaction error.

theblock.co • 11/11/2024 - 19:18 PM

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Lending protocol Delta Prime suffers second exploit in two months, bringing losses above $10 million

Delta Prime, a crypto lending platform, faced its second exploit, losing nearly $5 million. Total losses exceed $10 million across attacks, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols.

theblock.co • 11/11/2024 - 16:10 PM

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Crypto losses to hacks and scams surpass $1.4 billion in 2024, despite monthly drop: Immunefi

The crypto industry has seen $1.4 billion in losses due to hacks and scams in 2023, despite recent reductions and improved security measures.

theblock.co • 31/10/2024 - 13:00 PM

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The Daily: DWF Labs dismisses partner amid drink spiking allegations, Bhutan's government moves $66 million in bitcoin to Binance and more

DWF Labs dismisses a partner over serious allegations, Bhutan transfers $66 million in bitcoin, a hacker exploits an account, and Consensys lays off 20% of its workforce.

theblock.co • 29/10/2024 - 18:45 PM

EXPLOITS HACKS

Hacker exploits Truth Terminal founder’s X account, nets $600K by promoting a scam token

Truth Terminal's founder, Andy Ayrey, was hacked on X, leading to massive token speculation, profit for the hacker, and significant market cap volatility.

theblock.co • 29/10/2024 - 06:33 AM

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