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THORChain co-founder says acting against Bitget hacker was possible but difficult

THORChain co-founder Chad Barraford said validators could act against Bitget hacker funds, but reaching consensus fast enough to stop them would be difficult.

3 weeks ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Bitget reveals attack path behind $387.5M breach as Bitcoin withdrawals restart

Bitget resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after its $387.5M hack as CEO Gracy Chen revealed attackers stole internal credentials through a third-party flaw.

1 month ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Bitget raises breach estimate to $387.5M and launches recovery bounty

Bitget raised its breach estimate to $387.5 million, launched a recovery bounty and said the vulnerability has been identified and fixed.

1 month ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Bitget confirms over $350M breach and temporarily pauses withdrawals

Bitget confirmed a $351.6 million wallet breach and paused withdrawals, while CEO Gracy Chen said customer funds remain protected.

1 month ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

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Robinhood confirms CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account hacked in meme coin scam

Jul. 23, 2026

Robinhood confirms CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account hacked in meme coin scam

Robinhood confirmed that CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account was compromised and used to promote a fake VLAD meme coin on Robinhood Chain.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Avalanche’s AVAX down 10% following BtcTurk exchange hack

Jun. 22, 2024

Avalanche’s AVAX down 10% following BtcTurk exchange hack

The recent hack of BtcTurk has not only caused a significant drop in AVAX's value but also highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency exchanges, potentially undermining investor confidence and prompting stricter regulatory scrutiny.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage

May. 17, 2024

Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage

Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining service, announces its closure after pilfering over $85 million from more than 21,000 victims in the past year.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware: report

May. 13, 2024

Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware: report

North Korea's cyber activities pose escalating risks to global financial security, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Investor loses $71 million in WBTC, tricked by poisoned address

May. 3, 2024

Investor loses $71 million in WBTC, tricked by poisoned address

An investor lost over $71 million in WBTC to a poisoned address scam, as reported by blockchain security experts CertiK and Cyvers.

By GINO MATOS

Hedgey Finance loses $44.5 million in flash loan exploit

Apr. 19, 2024

Hedgey Finance loses $44.5 million in flash loan exploit

The flash loan exploit was executed through the Arbitrum and Binance Smart Chain networks.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Security Alliance launches crypto threat-sharing platform

Apr. 17, 2024

Security Alliance launches crypto threat-sharing platform

The platform is purpose-built for the crypto industry and was designed to pool resources on current threats and vulnerabilities.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Trust Wallet releases advisory on zero-day exploit exposing iOS users

Apr. 16, 2024

Trust Wallet releases advisory on zero-day exploit exposing iOS users

Trust Wallet, the crypto wallet acquired by Binance, has disclosed a high-risk vulnerability affecting wallets on iOS.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Large-scale phishing campaign detected on Etherscan ads

Apr. 8, 2024

Large-scale phishing campaign detected on Etherscan ads

Ads carrying links to wallet drainers have been detected on Etherscan and a host of other crypto websites.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Over $500 million in crypto stolen during Q1 through exploits: CertiK

Apr. 4, 2024

Over $500 million in crypto stolen during Q1 through exploits: CertiK

Chris Larsen, Ripple's co-founder, suffered the heaviest loss of the quarter, with over $110 million drained from his personal wallet.

By GINO MATOS

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THORChain co-founder says acting against Bitget hacker was possible but difficult

Bitget reveals attack path behind $387.5M breach as Bitcoin withdrawals restart

Bitget raises breach estimate to $387.5M and launches recovery bounty

Bitget confirms over $350M breach and temporarily pauses withdrawals

Latest

Robinhood confirms CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account hacked in meme coin scam

Robinhood confirms CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account hacked in meme coin scam

Avalanche’s AVAX down 10% following BtcTurk exchange hack

Avalanche’s AVAX down 10% following BtcTurk exchange hack

Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage

Pink Drainer shuts down after dealing over $85 million in damage

Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware: report

Kimsuky hacking group targets South Korean crypto firms with new malware: report

Investor loses $71 million in WBTC, tricked by poisoned address

Investor loses $71 million in WBTC, tricked by poisoned address

Hedgey Finance loses $44.5 million in flash loan exploit

Hedgey Finance loses $44.5 million in flash loan exploit

Security Alliance launches crypto threat-sharing platform

Security Alliance launches crypto threat-sharing platform

Trust Wallet releases advisory on zero-day exploit exposing iOS users

Trust Wallet releases advisory on zero-day exploit exposing iOS users

Large-scale phishing campaign detected on Etherscan ads

Large-scale phishing campaign detected on Etherscan ads

Over $500 million in crypto stolen during Q1 through exploits: CertiK

Over $500 million in crypto stolen during Q1 through exploits: CertiK