Security

Covering cryptocurrency security mechanisms and blockchain security solutions across hardware and software.

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.

Hacks May. 3, 2024
Crypto losses caused by exploits fall 141% in April: CertiK

April's crypto exploits and scams saw a 141% decrease with only $25.7M lost, marking a record low since 2021.

Ecosystem May. 1, 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.

Hacks Apr. 4, 2024
Bitcoin wallets drained as infostealer malware targets Call of Duty players

Hundreds of thousands of game accounts are exposed to a malware targeting Call of Duty players, with some users reporting stolen Bitcoin.

Hacks Mar. 29, 2024
Trezor’s X account compromised, hacker promotes fake Solana token

Trezor's X account has been breached, with the hacker promoting a fake Solana token on presale, luring victims to a wallet drainer.

Hacks Mar. 20, 2024
Kialara Project Celebrates Ten Years of Storing Bitcoin Using Art

The Kialara provides not only protection, but also powerful aesthetic and psychological motivation to hold onto one's crypto fortune.

Press Release Mar. 15, 2023
SEC’s Gensler Says “No Difference” Between Crypto and Securities Exchanges

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has said there is "no reason" to treat crypto exchanges any differently from securities exchanges.

News Jul. 28, 2022
Optimism Fixes “Critical Bug” Discovered by Outside Developer

Optimism has fixed a critical bug after it was alerted to its presence by developer Jay Freeman, who has received a white hat bounty.

News Feb. 10, 2022