News with the tag "crypto security"

Are your cryptocurrency holdings at risk? In an increasingly digital world, the safety of your digital assets is paramount. Microsoft has issued a stark warning about a sophisticated new threat targeting the heart of the crypto community: crypto malware . This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill viru...

In a whirlwind of accusations and denials, the cryptocurrency world is once again ablaze with controversy. This time, the spotlight is on OKX, a major crypto exchange, and allegations that it facilitated the laundering of a staggering $100 million in cryptocurrency pilfered from Bybit. Bloomberg’s r...

In a dramatic turn of events in the volatile world of cryptocurrency, blockchain gaming platform WEMIX has announced a decisive plan to tackle the aftermath of a recent security breach. If you’re invested in WEMIX or following the latest in crypto security, you’ll want to pay close attention to this...

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency space, renowned blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has announced a new role that’s sending ripples of reassurance through the digital asset community. Known for his tireless efforts in uncovering scams and illicit activities within the crypto world, ZachXBT is now...

In a bold move against cybercrime, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched an innovative initiative to recover a staggering $1.5 billion stolen by the notorious North Korean hacking group, Lazarus Group. This isn’t just about reclaiming lost assets; it’s a powerful statement against digital theft...

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, rumors and speculation can spread like wildfire, often causing unnecessary panic and concern among users. Recently, whispers began circulating about a potential security breach at fintech startup Infini, fueled by the aftermath of the Bybit hack. These repo...

In a dramatic turn of events highlighting the collaborative spirit within the cryptocurrency industry, OKX exchange has taken decisive action following a recent security incident at Bybit. Hong Fang, CEO of OKX, announced via X (formerly Twitter) that OKX has proactively added the hacker’s address a...

In a dramatic turn of events for the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, zkLend (ZEND), a prominent lending protocol operating on the Starknet (STRK) network, has confirmed a significant security breach. The platform, which had previously suspended withdrawals, revealed that it fell victim to a stag...

Renowned hacker George Hotz has stirred up the crypto community with a bold claim: “None of your crypto assets are actually safe.” His statement follows the release of OpenAI’s latest o3 model, which allegedly features a groundbreaking polynomial time factoring algorithm that could, in theory, compr...

The security incidents occurred days after a researcher discovered a critical bug in a Virtuals Protocol audited contract, which was fixed.