CRYPTO SECURITY
France Charges 88 in Crackdown on Crypto Wrench Attacks
French authorities charge 88 individuals, including minors, for violent crypto wrench attacks; 75 suspects are in pretrial detention as investigations continue.
Lazarus Group Deploys macOS Malware Targeting Crypto Execs
Lazarus Group launches macOS malware targeting crypto and fintech executives via fake Zoom calls, aiming to compromise critical credentials.
Gunman Targets Crypto Investor in France Amid Surge in Wrench Attacks
A gunman posing as a courier attacked a crypto investor in France, underscoring a rise in violent 'wrench attacks' targeting digital asset holders.
Kelp DAO Exploited for $293M in Largest DeFi Hack of 2026
Kelp's rsETH bridge drained of $293M as attacker converts stolen funds to ETH. Aave freezes markets, nine protocols impacted in cascading DeFi crisis.
Fake Ledger Wallets With Hidden WiFi Chips Surface on Chinese Marketplaces
Security researcher exposes counterfeit Ledger devices with embedded wireless antennas designed to steal crypto. Comes days after $9.5M fake app losses.
Ethereum Foundation-Backed Project Exposes 100 North Korean Operatives in Web3
The Ketman Project identified 100 DPRK IT workers infiltrating crypto companies and warned 53 projects about potential North Korean employees.
France Tackles Crypto Kidnapping Crisis After 41 Attacks in 2026
French Interior Ministry launches prevention measures as crypto-related kidnappings hit one every 2.5 days, making France the global hotspot for wrench attacks.
North Korean Hackers Hit Zerion With AI Social Engineering Attack
Zerion confirms $100K stolen in DPRK-linked hack using AI-powered social engineering, marking second major North Korean crypto attack this month after $285M Drift exploit.
Circle Defends USDC Freezing Powers After $270M Drift Protocol Exploit
Circle CEO addresses stablecoin freezing authority following Drift Protocol's $270M hack, calls for faster legal frameworks to combat crypto exploits.
Crypto Hackers Stole $3.4B in 2025 as North Korea Dominates Attacks
Fireblocks report reveals $17B stolen since 2020, with DPRK's Lazarus Group behind 75% of crypto platform attacks. Defense-in-depth approach now critical.
Christmas 2025: Why Hardware Wallets Replaced Gift Cards as the Top Tech Present Under the Tree
In previous years, a $50 Amazon or Starbucks card was the "safe" holiday gift. But in 2025, the culture shifted. Following a year of massive market volatility and the "October Black Swan," holiday shoppers ditched the plastic vouchers for hardware wallets. These devices became the ultimate "symbol of protection" for a generation that finally realized that digital wealth needs a physical home.
Exploring EigenLayer's Impact on Ethereum's Security and Innovation
EigenLayer introduces restaking on Ethereum, enhancing crypto-economic security and fostering innovation through Actively Validated Services (AVS), revolutionizing blockchain ecosystems.
Bron Labs Introduces Guardian-Based Wallet Recovery for Crypto Users
Bron Labs, launched by Copper founder, offers a new solution for recovering lost crypto wallets using a guardian-based system, enhancing security without forfeiting control.
402bridge Breach Results in USDC Loss for Over 200 Users
A security breach in the 402bridge protocol has led to unauthorized transactions, draining over $17,000 in USDC from more than 200 users, according to CoinMarketCap.
Crypto Recovery Efforts Often Futile, Prevention Essential, Says Circuit CEO
Harry Donnelly, CEO of Circuit, emphasizes prevention over recovery in crypto security, highlighting the challenges faced by victims of hacks and the risks posed by recovery firms.