In a recent incident reported by Zachxbt, a fraudulent Ledger Live app surfaced on the Microsoft App Store, leading to the loss of a staggering 16.8+ BTC, equivalent to $588,000. The incident sheds light on the persistent threat of fake wallet applications in the cryptocurrency space, with scammers targeting unsuspecting Continue Reading
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Fake Ledger Live App Stolen $588k Bitcoin on Microsoft Store
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Monero Community Crowdfunding Wallet Hacked
The Monero community is reeling from a significant blow as the Community Crowdfunding System. Wallet fell victim to a cyber attack on September 1, 2023. The assailants managed to make off with the entire balance of 2,675.73 XMR, equivalent to approximately $384,000. cybersecurity firm SlowMist has been diligently investigating the Continue Reading
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Maestro Telgram Bot Breach – 280 ETH Stolen
Maestro, the Telegram Bot , is grappling with a significant security breach. Attackers have successfully exploited a vulnerability in the Maestro Router 2 contract, leading to the theft of more than 280 ETH. cryptocurrency Maestro, has issued a statement assuring users that the vulnerability has been promptly addressed. However, as Continue Reading
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Man Charged with Impersonating OpenSea Marketplace
FBI, have announced the unsealing of a four-count Indictment charging Soufiane Oulahyane, also known as “Soufiane Oulahya,” for his involvement in a scheme to impersonate the OpenSea marketplace. Oulahyane’s objective was to gain unauthorized access to cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The indictment alleges that Oulahyane successfully stole approximately $450,000 Continue Reading
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Rodeo Finance Exploited: $1.53 Million Worth of ETH Stolen
@PeckShieldAlert reported in a recent attack on Rodeo Finance, an exploit resulted in the theft of approximately $1.53 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), equivalent to around 810.1 ETH. The hacker responsible for the attack successfully bridged the stolen funds from the Arbitrum network to Ethereum and made additional transactions involving Continue Reading
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DeFi Protocols Reduce Losses to Hacks by 58% in Q2 2023
Certik reported DeFi protocols’ losses to hacks and cybersecurity breaches have shown a significant decrease by 58% in the second quarter of 2023. This exciting development points out that the defi industry’s security and technical defenses are continually improving their effectiveness. Compared to Q1, the decrease represents a slight dip Continue Reading
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Atomic Wallet Takes Swift Action to Address Hacks
Atomic Wallet, a popular cryptocurrency wallet, revealed that a small fraction of its app users had experienced hacking incidents. The team behind Atomic Wallet is taking immediate action to address the situation, while collaborating with major exchanges to freeze suspicious deposits. Despite the unfortunate incidents, Atomic Wallet remains committed to Continue Reading
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APE and APE Staking Encounter Hack Attempt
The ApeCoin ecosystem has fallen victim to a major hacking incident. The hacker, who goes by 0x8f7370D5d461559f24b83ba675b4C7e2Fdb514cC, has managed to exploit vulnerabilities within the system and gain approximately 630,000 USD worth of funds. Twitter RVI SEC The attack involved the deployment of malicious contracts within the ApeCoin ecosystem, enabling the Continue Reading
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$100,000 Was Stolen From $OKLG Token, Rug Pull
A developer made a substantial transaction involving the sale of $OKLG tokens. The transaction, valued at 50 ETH DOT The developer, identified by their Ethereum address 0xBBb0bB7EC7d45d1B22e6eC83ad329621fa4683754, executed a single transaction selling $OKLG tokens for 50 ETH However, the situation escalated further when the same developer proceeded to remove liquidity Continue Reading
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Orbiter Finance Discord Server Compromised
The Orbiter Finance Discord Server was compromised by malicious hackers who posted a fake phishing link in their announcements. This breach not only puts the security of the server at risk but also poses a threat to the community members who may unwittingly fall victim to the scam. Understanding the Continue Reading
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Tornado Cash Attackers Return Governance Privileges
The hackers responsible for the Tornado Cash attack have decided to return governance privileges to the community. This decision comes after a previous proposal, submitted by the attackers themselves, was passed, allowing community members to regain control over the decentralized protocol. The attack, which resulted in the theft of approximately Continue Reading
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Gang Planned Car Accident To Rob Crypto currency Worth $1.5M
A Vietnamese court in Ho Chi Minh City tried a 16-member gang suspected of planning a car accident to rob crypto currency. The gang, which included two local policemen, stands accused of kidnapping the victim and his family and robbing them of about $1.5 million worth of crypto currencies. Crime Continue Reading