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GeneralBeginnerThe popular two-factor authentication (2FA) app Authy was leaked. The developer of Authy, Twilio, confirmed the incident on July 1st. According to Twilio, hackers were able to exploit a vulnerability in an unauthenticated endpoint, allowing them to identify data linked to Authy accounts. This data…
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BitcoinBeginnerCrypto hacks saw a significant decline in June 2024, with losses dropping over 50% compared to the previous month. According to data from PeckShield, a crypto analytics firm, roughly 20 hacking incidents were reported in June, resulting in a net loss of nearly $176 million. This represents a…
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BitcoinBeginnerBitcoin layer-2 developer Alex Lab claims the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group is likely responsible for a $4 million exploit they suffered in May. In a recent post, Alex Lab revealed “substantial transaction evidence” linking the attack to Lazarus Group. They detailed three wallet…
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GeneralBeginnerThe UwU Lend faces a fresh blow as attackers exploit a vulnerability yet again, stealing $3.5 million during the ongoing $20 million reimbursement process. Just days after a significant hack for nearly $20 million on June 10th, on-chain data analysis firm Cyvers alerted UwU Lend about a new…
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EthereumBeginnerThe hacker responsible for the $82M Orbit Chain heist last New Year’s Eve has resurfaced. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence revealed that over $47 million worth of stolen Ether (ETH) was transferred from the hacker’s wallet to Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service known for…
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GeneralBeginnerChrome plugin that allegedly enabled hackers to steal millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency from Binance, a major crypto exchange. This incident highlights the ever-present threat of cyberattacks in the digital currency landscape. The plugin, masquerading as a legitimate tool, reportedly…
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BitcoinBeginnerNorth Korean hackers, specifically the group known as Kimsuky, have set their sights on cryptocurrency firms. Their weapon of choice? A new malware variant is dubbed Durian. This malware targets sensitive data stored by crypto businesses. Durian is written in Golang, a programming language gaining…
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EthereumBeginnerStolen funds from a recent $71 million wallet impersonation scam are on the move. After laying dormant for six days, the ill-gotten gains linked to Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) are being dispersed across multiple crypto wallets in an attempt to launder the money. The heist unfolded on May 3rd when an…
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GeneralBeginnerArtificial intelligence network Gnus.AI suffered a security breach on May 5th, resulting in a significant financial loss. The attack exploited a vulnerability within their Discord server, exposing critical information to unauthorized individuals. The attackers gained access to the team’s private…
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EthereumBeginnerDecentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Pike Finance suffered another blow in just three days, with a security exploit resulting in the loss of $1.68 million worth of digital assets. This incident marks the second exploit for Pike Finance since April 30th, raising concerns about the…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Lazarus Group is a notorious hacking group believed to be affiliated with the North Korean government. According to blockchain researcher ZachXBT, the group has laundered over $200 million in stolen cryptocurrency since 2020. This staggering sum stems from more than 25 successful cyberattacks…
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