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NiceHash Keeps Promise to Reimburse Victims of 2017 Security Breach

NiceHash Keeps Promise to Reimburse Victims of 2017 Security Breach

NiceHash is making good on its promise to repay victims of the 2017 security breach of its exchange, which saw over 4640 BTC stolen ($55,680,000 in Bitcoin at the time).

Uber’s Former Security Chief Charged for Using $100K Bitcoin Hush Payment to Hide Data Breach

Uber’s Former Security Chief Charged for Using $100K Bitcoin Hush Payment to Hide Data Breach

Former Chief Security Officer at Uber, Joseph Sullivan, has been charged with allegedly paying $100K in Bitcoin to hackers to cover up a company data breach.

KuCoin Loses $150 Million Due to Security Breach But Compensation to Follow

KuCoin Loses $150 Million Due to Security Breach But Compensation to Follow

KuCoin, a Singapore-based crypto exchange, has disclosed the suspicious withdrawal of large amounts of Bitcoin, ERC-20, and Ether.

Trezor Strengthens Security Measures Amid Phishing Concerns

Trezor Strengthens Security Measures Amid Phishing Concerns

Trezor recently faced a security breach in its third-party support ticketing portal, potentially affecting 66,000 users. While user funds and device security remain secure, the incident raises concerns over increased phishing risks.

Alphapo Hot Wallets Drained of Over $23M in BTC, ETH and TRON

Alphapo Hot Wallets Drained of Over $23M in BTC, ETH and TRON

Alphapo, a payment processor for various gambling services, reported a breach of their hot wallets today, July 23, 2023. The breach resulted in a loss of over $23 million in Ethereum (ETH), TRON (TRX), and Bitcoin (BTC) cryptocurrencies.

‘Big Four’ Tech Amazon, Google, Apple & Facebook Grilled During US Antitrust Hearing

‘Big Four’ Tech Amazon, Google, Apple & Facebook Grilled During US Antitrust Hearing

In an antitrust hearing with the Judiciary Committee of US Congress, the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testified, as a continuation of an unfinished legal conversation with lawmakers.

DOJ Wants to Bypass End-to-End Encryption to Fight Child Sexual Exploitation – Cause for Concern for Tech?

DOJ Wants to Bypass End-to-End Encryption to Fight Child Sexual Exploitation – Cause for Concern for Tech?

US government officials want to bypass encryption on websites, under allegations that child sexual exploitation runs unmonitored on strongly encrypted platforms.

CoinGecko Hit by Phishing Scam

CoinGecko Hit by Phishing Scam

CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data aggregator, experienced a security breach in January 2024, exposing its vulnerability to phishing scams and highlighting the need for robust security measures.

Kakao Affiliates Face Probe Over Crypto Misappropriation Allegations

Kakao Affiliates Face Probe Over Crypto Misappropriation Allegations

Prosecution delves into allegations of cryptocurrency embezzlement & breach of trust against ex-Kakao chairman & affiliate executives, marking the start of a formal inquiry with the examination of the complainant on Oct 11.

Trezor's Social Media Compromised, Fake $TRZR Token Presale Promoted

Trezor's Social Media Compromised, Fake $TRZR Token Presale Promoted

Trezor's official channels were breached, inadvertently advertising a scam "$TRZR" token presale, raising concerns about social media security.

Balancer's $2.1M Breach Impacts Pools Across Ethereum, Fantom, and Optimism

Balancer's $2.1M Breach Impacts Pools Across Ethereum, Fantom, and Optimism

PeckShield Inc. has reported a $2.1 million loss on the Balancer platform, affecting multiple pools across Ethereum, Fantom Foundation, and Optimism Foundation. The loss, including Beethoven X, is believed to be miscalculated.

China Unlikely to Approve Oracle and Walmart’s TikTok Deal – Blockchain and Bitcoin Implications

China Unlikely to Approve Oracle and Walmart’s TikTok Deal – Blockchain and Bitcoin Implications

China appears to be on edge regarding Oracle and Walmart’s deal with parent company ByteDance for TikTok’s US operations, calling it an “unfair deal.”

What Does Oracle's TikTok Deal Mean for the US? ByteDance Confident President Trump Will Approve Deal

What Does Oracle's TikTok Deal Mean for the US? ByteDance Confident President Trump Will Approve Deal

ByteDance is confident that its deal with Oracle tech giant for TikTok’s US operations will be approved by both Chinese and American regulators.

Algorand Wallets Hacked Again

Algorand Wallets Hacked Again

Algodex warns of a security breach on March 5, while MyAlgo urges users to withdraw assets or rekey funds following a February hack.

Thunder Terminal's Rapid Response to $240,000 Hack: Security Measures and Hacker's Ransom Demand

Thunder Terminal's Rapid Response to $240,000 Hack: Security Measures and Hacker's Ransom Demand

Thunder Terminal exploited 114 wallets, causing $240,000 in damages. Users were promised refunds and additional credits, but the hacker disputed these claims and demanded a ransom.

British Army Recovers Twitter & YouTube Accounts following Crypto Scam Hack

British Army Recovers Twitter & YouTube Accounts following Crypto Scam Hack

The British Army recovered from crypto scams after hackers breached its YouTube and Twitter accounts on July 3.

Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures

Atomicals Market Addresses Security Breach and Announces Compensation Measures

Atomicals Market has implemented measures to restore user trust and enhance platform security following a significant security breach, emphasizing community engagement's crucial role in protocol's future.

Ransomware Hackers Hunt for Bitcoin by Targeting Call of Duty: Warzone

Ransomware Hackers Hunt for Bitcoin by Targeting Call of Duty: Warzone

Ransomware hackers have raided Call of Duty: Warzone player accounts and demanded Bitcoin payments in exchange for releasing the retained data.

Stars Arena Tightens Security Following $3M Exploit

Stars Arena Tightens Security Following $3M Exploit

Stars Arena, an Avalanche-based Web3 social media app, is reinforcing its security measures following a $3 million exploit on October 6, 2023. The steps include the transfer of funds to a secure multisig wallet, a comprehensive security audit, and the engagement of a white hat team for rapid security review. Users have been urged not to deposit any new funds until the security overhaul is completed.

Paxful Addresses Security Breach Rumors And Says Customer Data Is Safe

Paxful Addresses Security Breach Rumors And Says Customer Data Is Safe

Paxful has downplayed the significance of a data breach that saw the private information of 4.8 million of its customers accessed online, saying that the information is fake.

Coinbase and Venmo Users Angered by Privacy Issues—Fintech Firm Faces Second Class Action Lawsuit

Coinbase and Venmo Users Angered by Privacy Issues—Fintech Firm Faces Second Class Action Lawsuit

A second lawsuit has been filed against the fintech company Plaid, for violating user data privacy agreements they hold with major financial accounts that use Coinbase and Venmo.

FTX Crypto Exchange Suspends Claims Portal Access After Kroll Data Breach

FTX Crypto Exchange Suspends Claims Portal Access After Kroll Data Breach

FTX temporarily suspends user access to its claims portal following a cybersecurity breach at Kroll, overseeing FTX's bankruptcy proceedings. The breach exposed non-sensitive data of claimants. FTX remains confident in infrastructure security and advises affected individuals on precautionary measures.

Stars Arena Recovers Majority of Stolen Crypto

Stars Arena Recovers Majority of Stolen Crypto

Stars Arena, a Web3 social media platform, has recovered about 90% of the 266,104 AVAX stolen in a security breach on October 7, 2023, following a settlement with the exploiter. The platform received 239,493 AVAX back, while awarding a 27,610 AVAX bounty to the individual. Post-recovery, Stars Arena is enhancing its security measures, including auditing a new smart contract to safeguard against future exploits.

Coin Cloud Customer Data and Source Code Allegedly Stolen

Coin Cloud Customer Data and Source Code Allegedly Stolen

Coin Cloud, a cryptocurrency ATM provider, has suffered a data breach involving 70,000 customer selfies and 300,000 PII stolen, highlighting the need for improved security measures in the cryptocurrency sector.

Could Twitter Bitcoin Hack Have Been Prevented? Twitter Faces Heat From SEC

Could Twitter Bitcoin Hack Have Been Prevented? Twitter Faces Heat From SEC

There is ongoing speculation that the massive Bitcoin hack that overtook Twitter on July 15 could have been prevented if Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and his multi-billion dollar social networking company had taken matters into their own hands and addressed the security concerns outlined by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2015.

Oracle Confirms Partnership with TikTok, President Trump Still Needs to Approve Deal

Oracle Confirms Partnership with TikTok, President Trump Still Needs to Approve Deal

Oracle, the tech company that was said to have acquired TikTok’s US operations, has finally commented on the partnership and confirmed it.

iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims

iFinex Proposes $150 Million Share Buyback from Bitfinex Hack Victims

iFinex, Bitfinex's parent company, plans a $150 million share buyback to re-acquire shares given as compensation for a 2016 hack. The offer follows a valuation surge from $120 million in 2016 to $1.7 billion, providing an exit route for investors. Shareholders have until October 24 to respond to the buyback offer.

SEC Cybersecurity Breach: Investigating the Fallout and Future Measures

SEC Cybersecurity Breach: Investigating the Fallout and Future Measures

The SEC's recent cybersecurity breach, involving an unauthorized post on its X (formerly Twitter) account about a Bitcoin ETF, underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The SEC is actively investigating the incident, highlighting the broader implications for security practices in social media and government agencies.

Huobi HTX Responds to Recent Hack, Ensures Full Compensation for Affected Users

Huobi HTX Responds to Recent Hack, Ensures Full Compensation for Affected Users

Huobi HTX pledges to compensate users affected by a $30 million hack, ensuring minimal impact and enhanced security measures, as part of a series of attacks on Justin Sun's entities.

Singapore’s Court of Appeal Finds Crypto Exchange Culpable of Malice in Momentous Ruling

Singapore’s Court of Appeal Finds Crypto Exchange Culpable of Malice in Momentous Ruling

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Singapore noted that Quione, a cryptocurrency exchange, was disloyal to reverse several transactions on its network. This action constituted a breach of contract; hence the law had to take its discourse.

USD Coin Chief Strategy Officer Twitter Account Hacked

USD Coin Chief Strategy Officer Twitter Account Hacked

Circle's USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin chief strategy officer Dante Disparte's Twitter account has been hacked, with the account reportedly promoting fake loyalty rewards to long-time users of USDC.

MetaMask Users Email Addresses Exposed in Cybersecurity Incident

MetaMask Users Email Addresses Exposed in Cybersecurity Incident

MetaMask, the popular Ethereum wallet, experienced a cybersecurity incident that exposed the email addresses of some of its users who submitted a customer support ticket between August 1, 2021 and February 10, 2023. The breach may have affected up to 7,000 users and some of the customer support tickets included a free text field where users may have submitted personally identifying information. The company has taken steps to eliminate unauthorized access in the future and is working with a cybersecurity and forensics team to investigate the incident.

Bitfinex Tackles Phishing Incident: No Customer Funds Affected

Bitfinex Tackles Phishing Incident: No Customer Funds Affected

Bitfinex has resolved a phishing incident causing partial customer information exposure, confirming no loss of funds or sensitive data compromise, and ensuring ongoing security measures.

Teenage Twitter Hacker Could Use Bitcoin to Post $725,000 Bail

Teenage Twitter Hacker Could Use Bitcoin to Post $725,000 Bail

The mastermind behind Twitter’s recent massive hack attack has finally been arrested after a nationwide investigation by the FBI, and bail for him has been set at $725,000.

Microsoft Loses TikTok to Tech Giant Oracle – What This Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry

Microsoft Loses TikTok to Tech Giant Oracle – What This Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry

TikTok, the multibillion-dollar video sharing platform popularized by millennials and Gen Z, has chosen Oracle Corporation as its tech partner over Microsoft.

Italy Blocks OpenAI ChatGPT Over Data Breach Concerns

Italy Blocks OpenAI ChatGPT Over Data Breach Concerns

Italy’s data protection agency has temporarily blocked OpenAI’s ChatGPT due to suspected data privacy breaches following a recent data breach on March 20. The agency also cited concerns over the lack of information for users regarding data collected by OpenAI and the lack of legal basis for mass data collection by the AI platform. In addition, ChatGPT's potential breach of its own data protection rules and the risk to minors who may be exposed to unsuitable content were also highlighted. The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy has filed a complaint against ChatGPT, describing it as "biased" and "deceptive" and a risk to public safety and privacy.

Senior Worker at Bithumb Triggered Hacking Vulnerability

Senior Worker at Bithumb Triggered Hacking Vulnerability

A senior worker at Bithumb, a leading South Korean crypto exchange, is in a tight spot after a Korean court discovered that he is liable for web safety legislation breaches. As a result, his misdeeds made the crypto exchange vulnerable to a 2017 hack that led to the loss of cryptocurrency holdings worth $6 million USD.

Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack

Mixin Network Suffers $200 Million Hack

Mixin Network's cloud service provider database was hacked on September 23, 2023, leading to a loss of approximately $200 million. Blockchain security firm SlowMist is aiding in the investigation. Deposit and withdrawal services have been temporarily halted on Mixin Network.

Bitcoin Twitter Hack Investigation Reveals Second Teen Mastermind

Bitcoin Twitter Hack Investigation Reveals Second Teen Mastermind

US authorities revealed that there may have been another hacker that played a prominent role in the Bitcoin hack that overtook Twitter on July 15.

Blockchain Ecosystem Suffers Over $9.8B Worth Security Lost in 2021

Blockchain Ecosystem Suffers Over $9.8B Worth Security Lost in 2021

According to Snowmist, the blockchain industry has been well characterized by cryptocurrency crimes, money laundering, fraud, cases of theft, drug trafficking, and mining crimes all of which occur frequently.

Origin DeFi Protocol Loses $7 Million to Hacker in Security Breach

Origin DeFi Protocol Loses $7 Million to Hacker in Security Breach

Origin Protocol is the latest DeFi platform to lose $7 million due to hacking. The company has said that it is working to restore the stolen funds.

Apple Faces Major Complaint for Tracking Code that Allegedly Violates EU Privacy Regulations

Apple Faces Major Complaint for Tracking Code that Allegedly Violates EU Privacy Regulations

A complaint that alleges that Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers code (IDFA) is a privacy breach going against European laws has been filed.

US Treasury Department Believed to be Hacked by Russians, Bitcoin Bulls Respond “BTC Never Gets Hacked”

US Treasury Department Believed to be Hacked by Russians, Bitcoin Bulls Respond “BTC Never Gets Hacked”

The US Treasury Department has been on the receiving line of a huge security breach that saw their internal servers targeted.

Coinbase, Gemini, Binance & Kraken Address Twitter Hack: "Repercussions for Bitcoin Could’ve Been Worse"

Coinbase, Gemini, Binance & Kraken Address Twitter Hack: "Repercussions for Bitcoin Could’ve Been Worse"

Twitter has never in its history experienced as big of a security breach and crypto hack scam as the one that happened earlier this week.

Ledger and Tezor Dismiss Rumor That Hackers Have Stolen Data from Popular Crypto Wallet Providers

Ledger and Tezor Dismiss Rumor That Hackers Have Stolen Data from Popular Crypto Wallet Providers

Cybersecurity company “Under The Breach” has reported that a hacker is allegedly attempting to sell customer data that stems from firms like Ledger, Trezor, Keepkey, and even Bnktothefuture.

Twitter Hires Former Hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as Head of Security

Twitter Hires Former Hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as Head of Security

Following the high-profile security breach witnessed in July this year, Twitter has hired former hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as its new head of security.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Unaffected Despite $150M Hack Suffered by KuCoin

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Unaffected Despite $150M Hack Suffered by KuCoin

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have been reported to be unaffected by the security breach that impacted coin exchange KuCoin and that resulted in a loss of $150M.

Tik Tok Pushes Harder for Blockchain Despite Vulnerabilities in Core System

Tik Tok Pushes Harder for Blockchain Despite Vulnerabilities in Core System

Hundreds of millions of users are using Tik Tok, meaning that any breach of data could lead to serious vulnerabilities for users and the company.

Jack Daniel’s Parent Company Brown-Forman Targeted for Ransomware by Notorious REvil

Jack Daniel’s Parent Company Brown-Forman Targeted for Ransomware by Notorious REvil

Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s parent company and a giant powerhouse in the alcoholic industry, recently suffered a ransomware data breach originating from REvil.

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