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Brazilian Crypto Lender BlueBenx Halts Withdrawals after Suffering Hack of $32M
Brazilian crypto lending platform BlueBenx is under scrutiny after it halted its users' withdrawals due to a hacking of $32 million.
Hacking Ransomware Group REvil Threatens to Strike Again
Previously known to be the company that has hacked big-name Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, REvil threatens to keep up with their devious activities. This time, the new scheme that they plan to carry out entails big-name celebrities, such as rap star Nicki Minaj, and NBA superstar Lebron James. They also extended their cyber-attacks to include Mariah Carey.
Transit Finance Convinces Hacker to Return $2m to Protocol
Transit Finance protocol has announced there is an agreement to return at least $10,000 BNB tokens gradually after conversations with the biggest hacker.
Hacker Turns Hero? All Stolen Funds from the Poly Network Have now Returned
The Poly Network is set to start a new journey as its protocol exploiter has now returned all of the stolen funds
Decline in Crypto Crime: Insights into 2024 Trends and Challenges
2024 sees a notable decline in crypto crimes, with hacking and scamming activities reduced. However, ransomware and darknet markets show resurgence, emphasizing the need for enhanced security and regulatory measures in the crypto industry.
Australian Female Hacker Sentenced to 2 Years of Prison for $400K Ripple (XRP) Crypto Heist
Australia recorded one of its first cases of cryptocurrency theft recently.
185 Blockchain Hacking Incidents with $920M Loss Reported by SlowMist in First Half of 2023
SlowMist, a renowned blockchain security firm, has recently published its mid-2023 report on Blockchain Security and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). The report offers a comprehensive overview of the current global landscape of blockchain security and AML developments.
US Seizes $500K in Crypto Paid as Ransom to North Korean Hackers
The U.S. Justice Department has revealed seizing crypto funds worth $500,000 used to pay ransom to North Korean hackers after the FBI filed a sealed seizure warrant in May.
TOR Network Vulnerability May Have Facilitated Dark Web Bitcoin Theft
According to a cybersecurity researcher, Bitcoin thieves and hackers have controlled more exit relays on the Tor network this year than in the past five, raising serious cybersecurity concerns that experts are looking to fix.
Exploitation in the NFT World is Real But Are They Preventable?
Blockchain.News recently spoke to three industry leaders to explore NFT-linked security weaknesses and solutions. Experts suggest investors should always do their own due diligence before injecting funds into any project, no matter the hype.
Lazarus Group Hacks for Crypto via LinkedIn Blockchain Job Posting
A hacking operation that is allegedly backed by North Korea has been reported to be targeting blockchain and cryptocurrency employees through LinkedIn.