News with the tag "crypto hacker"

The Solana-based memecoin Launchpad Pump.fun’s X account has been hacked and used to promote fake cryptocurrencies, including an “official” PUMP governance token. On-chain investigators suspect the hack is linked to other X account compromises. Related Reading: Red Monday, Green Week? Bitcoin Needs ...

North Korea-affiliated hackers stole at least $1.34 billion worth of digital assets in 2024.

Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto industry in 2024, netting attackers over $1 billion across 296 incidents.

Crypto sleuth ZachXBT has accused a former professional gamer and cybersecurity analyst of helping steal $3.5 million from numerous memecoins scams. The on-chain detective’s investigation unveiled a connection between the Australian man and nine crypto hacks. Former Pro Gamer Turned Crypto Scammer O...

Cryptocurrency hackers continue damaging the industry’s reputation as the yearly value stolen through cyberattacks nears $1.5 billion.

The US government is now seeking to recover about $2.67 million in crypto linked to two major hacks orchestrated by the Lazarus Group. The post US Government Plans to Freeze $2.67M in Crypto from North Korean Hacks appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .

A crypto investigation recently deep-dived into one of the industry’s largest problems, revealing its extent might be larger than suspected. The report exposed how North Korean hackers have targeted and infiltrated the sector, presenting many legal and cybersecurity risks for companies and investors...

On Tuesday, Indian cricket fans were targeted by scammers with a Solana-based token. The attackers attempted to profit from sports fans after hacking Delhi Capitals’ X account. However, the scheme failed to gain much traction despite its peculiar efforts to publicize the memecoin. Related Reading: A...

On Thursday, Indian crypto exchange WazirX announced its plan to compensate customers after the multi-million exploit it suffered last month. The exchange revealed it decided to restore the balances of all customers and undo all trades carried out before July 18 and July 21. Related Reading: Binance...

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Nexera has recently been exploited, resulting in the loss of $1.5 million worth of digital assets. The post Nexera Protocol Suffers $1.5M Smart Contract Breach appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .