CRYPTOSECURITY
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.
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.