CRYPTO SECURITY
Texas Brothers Plead Guilty to $8M Crypto Kidnapping Case
Two brothers face up to 20 years in prison for a violent $8M crypto heist in Minnesota, highlighting rising crypto-related attacks.
Microsoft Warns of USB Crypto Clipper Targeting Wallets
Microsoft uncovers USB-spreading malware stealing crypto wallet data via clipboard hijacking and Tor-based control.
Crypto Security Needs Workflow Design, Not Just Cold Storage
Fireblocks' MPC technology shows why crypto security is about transaction workflows, not just storing private keys. Key insights for institutions.
Fireblocks Thwarts SWEAT and HOT Exploits on NEAR, Protecting Millions
Fireblocks detected and mitigated critical zero-day flaws in SWEAT and HOT contracts on NEAR, safeguarding 22M users from potential multi-million dollar losses.
Anthropic Audit Finds Zcash (ZEC) Free of Major Bugs Amid Recovery
Anthropic's Mythos AI model found no critical vulnerabilities in Zcash after a recent exploit. ZEC price stabilizes at $422.86, up 2.48%.
Zcash (ZEC) Fixes Orchard Bug, Price Holds Above $620
Zcash resolves critical Orchard vulnerability, avoids exploit. ZEC trades at $621.99 as emergency upgrade restores network stability.
SquidRouterModule Exploit Drains $3.2M From Safe Wallets
A third-party module exploit drained $3.2M from Safe wallets on Ethereum and Base. Squid and Safe Labs distance themselves from responsibility.
Bankr Halts Transactions After Hack Hits 14 Wallets, $150K Lost
Crypto AI agent Bankr disables transactions following a hack draining $150K from 14 wallets. Investigation underway; user funds promised reimbursement.
THORChain (RUNE) Launches Refund Portal After $10M Exploit
THORChain confirms $10M hack affecting 12,847 wallets. Recovery portal live for claims; treasury-backed refunds available until June 4.
Ethereum Introduces Clear Signing to Combat Blind Signing Risks
Ethereum's Clear Signing feature eliminates blind signing risks by making transactions human-readable, addressing a major security flaw.
Binance Leverages AI Tools to Combat Fraud in Crypto Space
Binance uses AI to detect and counter intelligent fraud schemes, protecting millions of users on its platform.
Crypto Wrench Attacks Surge in Europe, $101M Lost in 2026
Crypto wrench attacks in Europe spike, accounting for 82% of global incidents in 2026. Losses hit $101M, doubling last year's total.
US Sentences 8 for Helping North Korea Target Crypto Firms
8 individuals sentenced for aiding North Korea in crypto-focused schemes, exposing risks of remote work exploitation.
Binance Adds Withdraw Protection to Counter Real-World Threats
Binance introduces Withdraw Protection, a feature designed to safeguard crypto users from coercion and unauthorized withdrawals.
Linux Vulnerability 'Copy Fail' Exposes Crypto Systems to Risk
A new Linux bug, 'Copy Fail,' enables root access with 10 lines of Python, posing potential risks for crypto infrastructure.
