North Korean Hackers Steal $4.7B in Massive Crypto Heist Campaign
State-backed North Korean hacking groups have orchestrated sophisticated cyber attacks, stealing $4.7 billion in cryptocurrency assets through complex operations. The notorious Lazarus Group leads at least five distinct organizations targeting crypto platforms with increasingly advanced attack strategies.
GitHub Supply Chain Attack Targets Coinbase's Open-Source Project
A sophisticated cyberattack targeting Coinbase's AgentKit repository through GitHub Actions put over 23,000 repositories at risk. While Coinbase successfully defended against the intrusion, at least 218 other repositories were compromised, exposing various access tokens.
Crypto Security Arms Race: Ledger Warns of Evolving Threats in Digital Asset Protection
Ledger's chief experience officer highlights the ongoing battle between wallet providers and cybercriminals, with neither side gaining a clear advantage. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, scammers continue to succeed with both basic tricks and sophisticated schemes, resulting in billions in losses.
Malicious TradingView Clones on Reddit Target Crypto Traders with Sophisticated Malware
A dangerous malware campaign on Reddit is distributing fake TradingView Premium apps that steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data. Multiple victims have already lost funds to the sophisticated scam that uses social engineering and malware variants targeting both Windows and Mac users.
U.S. Law Enforcement Recovers $31M from Uranium Finance Crypto Heist
U.S. authorities have successfully recovered $31 million in cryptocurrency stolen during the 2021 Uranium Finance hack, representing 62% of the total theft. The breakthrough came through joint efforts between federal agencies, with assistance from on-chain investigators tracking the hacker's attempts to obscure funds through mixers and exchanges.
Authorities Recover $31M in Crypto Assets from Major Uranium Finance Heist
Federal authorities have seized $31 million in cryptocurrency linked to the 2021 Uranium Finance hack, marking a significant breakthrough in the case. The recovery follows a complex investigation into one of DeFi's largest exploits, where attackers stole $50 million through smart contract vulnerabilities.
Bybit Offers Record $140M Bounty Following Massive Ethereum Heist
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched an unprecedented $140 million bounty program to recover $1.4 billion in stolen digital assets, offering investigators 10% of recovered funds. The Singapore-based platform is working with law enforcement to trace the theft, attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group.
Record-Breaking $1.4B Crypto Heist: Lazarus Group Targets Bybit Exchange
In an unprecedented attack, North Korea's Lazarus Group successfully breached Bybit exchange's security, stealing $1.4 billion in digital assets through sophisticated social engineering tactics. The devastating theft, targeting the exchange's Ethereum cold wallet system, marks the largest cryptocurrency hack in history while highlighting evolving threats in digital asset security.
Bybit Exchange Hit by $1.46 Billion Ethereum Wallet Hack
Major crypto exchange Bybit suffered a sophisticated security breach resulting in the theft of $1.46 billion worth of Ethereum from its cold storage wallet. Despite the massive breach, CEO Ben Zhou assures that customer funds remain secure and fully backed.
Russia Reports Surge in Crypto Crime as Supreme Court Targets Mining Operations
Russian Supreme Court reveals alarming increase in cryptocurrency-related crimes, with illegal mining operations causing $14 million in power grid damages. Authorities respond with new legislation and mining equipment registry while grappling with crypto's role in sanctions evasion.