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Crypto whale loses over $32 million in apparent phishing attack

A crypto whale lost over $32 million in a scam involving the Inferno Drainer, which tricks DeFi users into signing away wallet control, highlighting ongoing security risks in cryptocurrency.

theblock.co • 28/09/2024 - 15:14 PM

DeFi protocol Onyx hit with a $3.2 million exploit, marking second attack within a year

Onyx, a DeFi protocol, lost $3.2 million due to exploitation of its smart contract, marking its second major hack in a year.

theblock.co • 27/09/2024 - 15:23 PM

Crypto losses due to hacks and scams fall to $413 million in Q3: Immunefi

In Q3 2023, the crypto industry faced $413 million in losses from hacks and scams, with DeFi targeted more frequently, but CeFi suffering larger monetary losses.

theblock.co • 26/09/2024 - 13:00 PM

WazirX granted four-month moratorium to restructure its liabilities after $230 million hack

Zettai Pte Ltd receives a four-month moratorium from Singapore's High Court to restructure after WazirX's $230 million exploit, addressing user balances and ongoing fund transfers by hackers.

theblock.co • 26/09/2024 - 09:15 AM

Banana Gun promises to refund $3 million stolen from impacted users

Banana Gun will refund 11 users after a $3 million wallet exploit due to a potential vulnerability in its Telegram bot; new security measures implemented.

theblock.co • 25/09/2024 - 09:58 AM

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Crypto exchange BingX faces an estimated $43 million security exploit: PeckShield

BingX exchange hack led to an estimated $43 million loss in cryptocurrencies. Withdrawals paused for emergency actions; the exchange plans to reopen them within 24 hours.

theblock.co • 20/09/2024 - 06:11 AM

Two suspects charged in $230 million cryptocurrency theft

Two suspects have been charged for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrencies, following detailed investigations uncovered by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 20:14 PM

Security firm CertiK’s new venture firm unveils $45 million investment plan

CertiK Ventures launches with $45 million to invest in new security products and startups, aiming to enhance asset protection with tools like Token Scan and Wallet Scan.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:52 PM

Security firm CertiK’s new venture firm unveils $45 million investment plan

CertiK Ventures launched with a $45 million investment plan to enhance security tools and support Web3 projects, despite past controversies surrounding their operations.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 19:52 PM

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges three attackers involved in $243 million theft of single Genesis creditor

The FBI raided a Miami home linked to a cryptocurrency insider after an investigation into a $243 million heist involving social engineering tactics. Arrests were made.

theblock.co • 19/09/2024 - 15:03 PM

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