December 15, 2023 at 07:21PM Ledger, a cryptocurrency wallet maker, was targeted by a malicious code inserted into its Connect Kit JavaScript library. The code rerouted funds to a hacker’s wallet, resulting in a loss of over $610,000. Despite security measures, a former employee’s compromised credentials were exploited. Ledger asserts the issue has been addressed, … Read more
December 14, 2023 at 11:25AM Ledger warns users not to use web3 dApps after a supply chain attack compromised their “Ledger dApp Connect Kit” library, causing a JavaScript wallet drainer to steal $600,000 in crypto and NFTs. The company removed the malicious version, uploaded a clean version, and advised users to clear sign transactions and … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 04:12PM Blockchain security startup Blockaid has announced a successful emergence from stealth mode with a $33 million Series A investment. The company has developed technology to secure blockchain applications from hacks and scams, and has already blocked over 1.2 million malicious transactions, protecting over $500 million in user funds. The investment … Read more