Cryptosecurity
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.
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.