Pump.fun’s X account hacked to promote fake governance token $PUMP
The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of social media accounts to hacking, posing significant risks to digital asset s...
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Bybit hack forensics show SafeWallet compromise led to stolen funds
Bybit and the SafeWallet developer confirmed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group was behind the attack.
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Pump.fun’s X account hacked — Users urged to avoid interaction
Pump.fun’s X account was compromised on Feb. 26 to promote fake tokens, according to the platform’s team.
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India chases decade-old Bitcoin scam with nationwide raids
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting nationwide raids in connection with the GainBitcoin scam, which defrauded 8,...
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India’s CBI Raids 60 Locations in Crackdown on GainBitcoin Scam
Indian authorities conducted nationwide raids as part of their investigation into the $800 million (₹6,600 crore) Ponzi scheme.
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Bybit $1.4B hack investigators tie over 11K wallets to North Korean hackers
Bybit and blockchain analytics firms have ramped up efforts to track and recover stolen funds, identifying more than 11,000 wallet...
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Coinbase Custody Fortifies Security Shield: Major Enhancement to Crypto Insurance Coverage
Institutions holding digital assets through Coinbase Custody now benefit from what industry experts call “the largest commercial c...
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Chainflip to Block Bybit Hack Funds With New Protocol Upgrade
Chainflip, a decentralized cross-chain service and market maker, is implementing an upgrade to block illicit funds, specifically t...
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EU Includes Crypto Exchange Garantex in Its New Russian Sanctions Package
“The exchange has facilitated transactions linked to cybercriminals, darknet markets, and ransomware groups like Conti,” an expert...
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Bybit’s LazarusBounty.com Takes Aim at North Korean Hackers After $1.5B Record Breach
Following a major security breach that cost Bybit an estimated $1.5 billion in losses, the crypto exchange is taking matters into...
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Bybit CEO declares ‘war against Lazarus’ after $1.4B hack
Ben Zhou announced the launch of a bounty program after reporting hackers tied to North Korea used an exploit to steal more than $...
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Feds Recover $31 Million in Crypto From 2021’s Uranium Finance Exploit
The 2021 Uranium Finance hack saw attackers exploit a smart contract vulnerability, draining $50 million in assets.
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Bybit repays Bitget’s 40,000 ETH loan after $1.4B hack
Bybit swiftly repaid a 40,000 ETH loan from Bitget, ensuring smooth withdrawals after a $1.4 billion hack attributed to the Lazaru...
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South Korea sanctions Upbit with 3-month ban on servicing new clients
Upbit emphasized that the FIU’s sanctions “may be subject to change” through procedures in accordance with relevant regulations.
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Infini Hacked: $49M in USDC Stolen, Admin Privileges Exploited
Infini, a Hong Kong stablecoin neobank, confirmed a $49 million hack due to exploited administrative privileges, just days after a...
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US authorities seize $31M of crypto tied to 2021 Uranium Finance hack
US officials have seized $31 million worth of crypto linked to a 2021 hack of Uranium Finance, a now-defunct DeFi platform on BNB...
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Crypto Falls after Hack, SOL underperforms, Sonic & Berachain heat up
Crypto falls after macro-sell off and huge hack. North Korea’s Lazarus behind $1.4bn Bybit hack. Hack caused by musking attack of...
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Crypto Neo-Bank Infini Hit By $50 Million Exploit
“We’ve seen this play out repeatedly, yet projects still underestimate how critical it is to lock down access," QuillAudits told D...
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