A hacker who stole over $5 million worth of ZKsync tokens voluntarily returned the funds after accepting a 10% bounty, equivalent to approximately $566,000. The funds were placed […]
Crypto Scams Cost $9.3 Billion in 2024, Targeting Seniors Most Heavily
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) revealed a sharp increase in crypto-related scams during 2024, with losses estimated at $9.3 billion. The report specifically highlighted a concerning […]
LAPD Recovers $2.7 Million Stolen Bitcoin Mining Equipment from Airport Heist
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has recovered over $2.7 million in bitcoin mining equipment stolen during a heist at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAPD officials arrested […]
Penny Stock Price Manipulation Exploits Japanese Trading Accounts
Japanese authorities report a rise in hacking activity targeting online brokerage accounts, with hackers exploiting the system to artificially inflate the prices of penny stocks around the world. […]
Japanese Brokerage Hack: ¥100 Billion Lost in Stock Manipulation
Japanese brokerage firms experienced a significant security breach, resulting in the unauthorized manipulation of stock values and losses exceeding ¥100 billion by mid-April 2025. This incident involved phishing […]
Cybercriminals Use Fake PDF Tools to Steal Crypto Wallets
A new phishing campaign is targeting cryptocurrency users by leveraging fake PDF conversion tools. This malicious activity, discovered by the FBI and cybersecurity experts, involves creating fake websites […]
SEC Slams CEO with $200 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against PGI Global’s CEO, Ramil Palafox, alleging he orchestrated a fraudulent scheme involving nearly $200 million in crypto trading […]
Crypto Heist Leaves Security Question Marks Hanging
A recent cyberattack on Bybit, resulting in a staggering $1.5 billion in Ethereum and Lido Staked Ether theft, has exposed the challenges of cryptocurrency traceability. CEO Ben Zhao […]
Lazarus Group Steals $1.4B from Bybit Exchange Using Crypto Mixers
A major cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, suffered a hack orchestrated by the Lazarus group, resulting in a theft of approximately $1.4 billion. The North Korean hacking collective employed sophisticated […]
Coinbase Deepens Law Enforcement Collaboration to Combat Cybercrime
Coinbase announced an expanded partnership with law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime. The collaboration, led by John Kothanek and Jacob Baker, leverages new technologies and partnerships to bolster […]
Bankex Sues Matter Labs Over Alleged Technology Theft
Former employees of defunct blockchain company Bankex have filed a lawsuit against Matter Labs, alleging they stole company technology to launch their own project, ZKsync. According to the […]
Android Security Concerns and Recent Hacking Incidents: A Summary
Recent cybersecurity incidents have highlighted vulnerabilities in the Android ecosystem. The latest developments include a major hack on the online forum 4chan, impacting millions of users, and an […]
WazirX Re-Launch Plan Under Scrutiny as Hacker’s Tactics Raise Concerns
Following a devastating hack that saw $230 million stolen last year, WazirX is poised to restart operations. The exchange’s comeback hinges on a May 13 ruling from the […]
ByBit Hack: $1.4 Billion Lost, 70% of Funds Still Traceable
A significant hacking incident at cryptocurrency exchange ByBit has resulted in a staggering loss of $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency. The hack’s impact highlights the vulnerabilities in exchange security […]
WazirX Awaits Court Approval to Resume Operations Following Cyberattack
The Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has halted operations following a major cyberattack, seeking court approval to resume services. This decision could significantly impact the crypto trading landscape and […]