$2.2 Billion Stolen in 303 Crypto Hacks in 2024: Chainalysis Report

December 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […]

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Web3 Cyber Threats Surge in 2024: Cyvers Report

December 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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In 2024, Web3 cyber threats led to losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, marking a 40% increase from 2023. Approximately $1.3B Recovered Web3 cyber threats surged in 2024, with losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, according to Cyvers. While 40% higher than the $1.69 billion lost in 2023, this year’s total losses were […]

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Ledger Users Targeted in New Data Breach Phishing Campaign

December 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Users of the Ledger series of hardware wallets are being targeted as part of a widespread phishing campaign that takes advantage of earlier data leaks. Some users have received emails alerting them to a data breach that could have exposed their seed phrases to attackers. Ledger Users Receiving Data Breach Emails in Phishing Campaign Attackers […]

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Zachxbt Ties $12.38 Million Crypto Drain to Lastpass Breach; 100 Victimized Wallets

December 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Zachxbt Ties .38 Million Crypto Drain to Lastpass Breach; 100 Victimized Wallets

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A blockchain detective has dropped a bombshell update: hackers linked to the infamous 2022 Lastpass breach have drained a staggering $12.38 million in cryptocurrency from over 100 victimized wallets, marking a significant escalation in this ongoing security saga. Blockchain Sleuth Uncovers Millions in Crypto Stolen Post-Lastpass Hack According to blockchain investigator Zachxbt, the total theft […]

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Fatal Exploit Crashes 69% of Dogecoin, but It Could Have Been Worse: The Man Who Saved It Speaks

December 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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An exploit first discovered and disclosed by crypto researcher Tobias Ruck crashed over half of the nodes of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of over $58 billion. This event remarks that cryptocurrency projects are as vulnerable as their codebase. Dogecoin Attacked Remotely, 69% of Nodes Crashed With Already Disclosed Exploit Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency […]

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Radiant Capital Hack: How Hackers Used a PDF to Steal $50 Million

December 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Radiant Capital Hack: How Hackers Used a PDF to Steal Million

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The $50 million hack sent shockwaves across the defi community with funds authorized to different projects completely drained. $50 Million Hack a Stark Warning for the Defi Industry The complexity and precision of a recent attack on Radiant Capital, a decentralized cross-chain lending protocol built on Layerzero has exposed another layer of vulnerability, even in […]

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Bitcoin ATM Giant Byte Federal Suffers Data Breach: 58,000 Users Affected

December 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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58,000 users’ personal data was potentially compromised in Byte Federal data breach. Byte Federal Suffers Data Breach Byte Federal, one of the largest bitcoin ATM providers in the U.S. has disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 58,000 users. This is according to a consumer breach notification letter Byte Federal sent out to its users on […]

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Casa unveils ‘Praetorian’ self-custody service for nation-states

December 11, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Bitcoin policy advocate Dennis Porter recently said he expects states to establish Bitcoin reserves before the federal government.

As talk of a potential Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve grows and sovereign states weigh adopting BTC as a reserve asset, crypto custody company Casa recently announced a self-custody option for nation-states called Praetorian.

The new service will provide sovereign powers with security through Casa’s multisignature crypto vaults. Each vault is located in a different jurisdiction and uses strong encryption standards for security. The service also allows for delegation between administrative personnel. Nick Neuman, co-founder and CEO of Casa, wrote:

According to Casa, security and self-autonomy are maintained regardless if Casa remains operational as a company, and funds will remain safe in the event the company ceases to exist.

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644,869 Records on American Citizens Exposed As Massive Data Breach Reveals Full Names, Addresses, Emails, Employment Details, Social Media Accounts, Phone Numbers and Criminal Records: Report

November 30, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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A security researcher says he has discovered a massive, unprotected database online containing 644,869 files with extremely sensitive data on American citizens. Jeremiah Fowler says he recently found the non-password protected database on the cloud, containing records belonging to SL Data Services/Propertyrec. The firm provides property, vehicle and criminal records, as well as background checks. […]

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Crypto exchange XT.com suspends withdrawals amid $1.7M hack report

November 28, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Crypto exchange XT.com suspends withdrawals amid .7M hack report

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XT.com issued a statement acknowledging an “abnormal transfer of platform wallet assets,” but hasn’t yet confirmed the hack.

XT.com, a cryptocurrency exchange trading $3.4 billion daily, suspended withdrawals on its platform after a suspected $1.7 million hack.

The exchange suspended withdrawals, citing “wallet upgrade and maintenance,” it said on Nov. 28.

XT.com’s withdrawal suspension announcement on Nov. 28. Source: XT.com

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