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Telegram malware crypto scams rampant over traditional phishing: Scam Sniffer

Malware scams targeting crypto investors on Telegram surged by 2000%, surpassing traditional phishing, as attackers leverage sophisticated tactics to steal sensitive information.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 09:24 AM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

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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 • 12/01/2025 - 21:27 PM

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

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

Pudgy Penguins launches PENGU token; millions lost in LastPass breach; Lido phases out Polygon staking; and Tether invests in StablR for stablecoin adoption in Europe.

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

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

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

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

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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