Crypto Hacks

KyberSwap hacker showing thumbs up through the screen.
Crypto Market News
How Scammers Exploited Google and Twitter Ads to Siphon $58M

Scammers successfully bypassed Google and Twitter review processes for over 9 months to promote their wallet drainer scripts.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Hacker dressed in gold, sitting on a pile of gold in a digital room.
Crypto Market News
Biggest Crypto Hacks of 2023 Resulted in Over 70% of Losses

Just ten incidents contributed to more than 70% of total hack-related financial damages in 2023, according to a recent report.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Pascal Gauthier posing for the camera framed in a Ledger logo.
Crypto Market News
Ledger Unveils Plan to Reimburse Wallet Drainer Hack Victims

Ledger pledges to make victims of the December 14 wallet-draining hack whole.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Futurisctic police officer looking at a colourful sphere with a hacker sitting in it, chained to the ground.
Regulations
First Smart Contact Hacker Pleads Guilty to Inside Job

Security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed makes a historic guilty plea for hacking two decentralized crypto exchanges, including Nirvana Finance.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Headless man freezing a Tether coin into an ice cube by shooting water at it.
Tether (USDT)
Tether Freezes Ledger Exploiter Loot in Wild 24 Hours for DeFi

Tether freezes USDT belonging to the Ledger exploiter as recovery efforts get underway.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Sushiswap warning about crumbling Web3.
Crypto Market News
Sushi CTO Warns Ledger Connector Exploited: How to Stay Safe

Sushi CTO Matthew Lilley warns of a Ledger connector exploit compromising multiple DApps.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
OKX cyberpunk character concerned his city is in a glitch.
Exchanges
OKX Hacked for Over $400,000: Should You Be Worried?

Recent cryptocurrency theft at OKX DEX has prompted concerns over security practices, how have your funds been affected?
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Velodrome getting hacked on a plane.
Crypto Market News
Velodrome and Aerodrome Suffer Dual Frontend Hacks in 3 Days 

The attackers created malicious clones of the Velodrome and Aerodrome websites, compromising user wallets and assets.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Kim Jong-Un in a digital landscape sucking up bitcoins with his hand.
Crypto Market News
How North Korea Stole $3 Billion in Crypto Over 6 Years

North Korea's systematic attack against crypto nets a massive $3 billion, highlighting security risks in crypto.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Doge sitting on Twitter platform hurt.
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin Dev Warns New Holders on Rising X and Telegram Hacks

Top DOGE core developer cautions new community members as Dogecoin hits a landmark milestone.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Secret man working on manipulating DeFi connections on a mobile.
Regulations
Market Maker Kronos Halts Operations After $26M Breach

Taipei-based market maker Kronos forced to pause operations following a massive API breach.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Altcoins
Poloniex Close to Restoring Full Operations After $125M Hack

The Poloniex exchange will complete final security checks before resuming normal operations.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
3Commas is in trouble.
Exchanges
3Commas Under Fire as Repeated Hacks Affect User’s Accounts

Users demand accountability amid repeated data leaks on the trading bot company.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Lot's of creepy looking characters behind barbed wire and a fully armed security guard.
Exchanges
Upbit Exchange Fortifies Security After 159K Hack Attempts

Hacking attempts on crypto exchange Upbit rose by 117% between the first half of 2022 and the first half of
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Altcoins
Mixin Network Offers $20M BUG Bounty to Recover Stolen Funds

Mixin Network has offered a $20 million bug bounty in a bid to recover the stolen $200 million.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Little shiba inu in code land, with Ghost trying to distract him.
Cryptopedia
Shiba Inu Websites: How to Stay Safe from Phishing Links When Searching for SHIB

Protect your cryptocurrency by always using these official Shiba Inu websites.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Robot using a fake face for ID whilst getting a DeFi check up.
Ethereum (ETH)
Balancer Hack Traced to DNS Social Engineering Attack

Ethereum-based AMM Balancer lays the blame for the hack on its DNS service provider EuroDNS.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Two hackers getting coins transfered to them.
Exchanges
CoinEx Rebounds with Enhanced Security Measures After Major Hack

CoinEx announced its comeback with heightened security measures to protect user assets.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy with a massive key at the storage unit.
Altcoins
Suspected LastPass Breach Leads to $32 Million Crypto Heist

Attackers have targeted high-net-worth crypto users across various blockchains and wallets, but the precise vulnerability remains a mystery.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Woman happy in a digital casino.
Ethereum (ETH)
Crypto Casino Stake Unfazed by $41M Hack, Reopens Withdrawals

Crypto betting platform Stake has resumed withdrawals, reiterating that customer funds are safe despite a $41M hack.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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