Cryptosecurity

Fake Ledger Wallets With Hidden WiFi Chips Surface on Chinese Marketplaces
Cryptosecurity

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.