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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.
Preventing Future Hacks: Twitter Improves Security Ahead of US Elections
Social media giant, Twitter has revamped its security measures for high profile accounts ahead of the U.S. November Presidential Elections.
Digital Asset Hacks Fall 37% as Million-Dollar Attacks Hit Peak
Cryptocurrency hack losses dropped 37% in Q3 2025, but September saw a record number of million-dollar attacks. Hackers shift focus from code flaws to wallet and operational vulnerabilities, posing evolving threats to digital asset platforms.
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.
Two suspects have been arrested by the French police in connection with Platypus
French authorities apprehended two individuals in Platypus' $9.1 million exploit.
Hope Finance Scam Leaves Prospective DeFi Users Out of Pocket
Arbitrum-based algorithmic stablecoin startup Hope Finance loses $2 million to a smart contract attack.
US Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
US Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
Smart Contract Security and Hacks: The Rising Importance of Safe DeFi
Smart contract security is critical in DeFi, with $3.1 billion lost to hacks in early 2025. Rigorous audits and bug bounties are essential to mitigate sophisticated attacks.
The Wormhole hack: hacker shifts $155 million
On January 23, a DEX received $155 million in Ether. The Wormhole attack, which lost 120,000 Wrapped ETH on Feb. 2, was 2022's third biggest crypto heist.
Kevin Rose, co-founder of Moonbirds, falls victim to phishing attack
Moonbirds co-founder Kevin Rose. He lost about $1.1 million in NFTs to a phishing fraud.