October 31, 2024 at 04:10PM LottieFiles’ Lotti-Player project was compromised in a supply chain attack, injecting a crypto drainer into websites, potentially costing one victim $723,000 in Bitcoin. Affected versions were quickly replaced with a secure update. Users are advised to upgrade or be cautious of fraudulent wallet connection requests amid ongoing investigations into the … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 08:05AM LottieFiles faced a security breach after a developer account was compromised, leading to malicious code being pushed to users, potentially draining their crypto wallets. The company released a safe version (2.0.8) and assured users that their other services were unaffected. Outside security experts were involved in resolving the incident. **Meeting … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 06:57PM Two suspects, Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano, were arrested in Miami for stealing over $230 million in cryptocurrency. They gained unauthorized access to victims’ crypto accounts, laundered the proceeds, and financed lavish lifestyles. Investigators identified a third conspirator known as “Wiz.” The FBI tracked the suspects through their spending and … Read more
September 4, 2024 at 01:12PM The FBI warns of imminent North Korean threat actor attacks targeting organizations with large cryptocurrency assets. These attacks will involve social engineering tactics and may include crypto theft and malware deployment. The actors are adept at impersonating recruiters and headhunters to establish trust and steal funds. Firms are urged to … Read more
July 12, 2024 at 02:34PM Coordinated DNS hijacking attacks impact decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto platforms using Squarespace registrar. Attackers redirect visitors to phishing sites, aiming to drain wallets. Platforms such as Compound Finance, Celer Network, and Pendle warn users and assure fund safety. Attackers exploit a vulnerability stemming from domain migration. Security experts recommend enabling … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 02:33PM The FBI reported that scammers posing as helpful lawyers defrauded victims of approximately $10 million in crypto scams within a year. These scammers prey on the vulnerable, claiming to recover lost tokens for a fee, and even impersonate government agencies. Beware of cryptocurrency recovery services and report such scams to … Read more
June 24, 2024 at 11:03AM CoinStats experienced a serious security breach affecting 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets, believed to be orchestrated by North Korean threat actors. The platform, used by 1.5 million users for investment tracking and real-time data, had its website and app disabled during the investigation. Users are advised to transfer their funds from affected … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 01:03PM Kraken, a crypto exchange, experienced a serious security breach when a researcher exploited a flaw to steal $3 million in digital assets. Although the issue was swiftly addressed, the attacker demanded payment in exchange for returning the funds. Kraken is treating the incident as a criminal case and is coordinating … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 10:54AM Kraken crypto exchange experienced a breach when alleged security researchers exploited a zero-day bug, stealing $3 million in cryptocurrency. The bug allowed unauthorized deposits and fund withdrawals. After fixing the bug, three individuals, one claiming to be a researcher, refused to return the stolen funds, demanding a business call instead. … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 05:10PM DMM Bitcoin reported the theft of 4,502.9 Bitcoin (BTC), equivalent to $308 million, constituting the most significant cryptocurrency heist of 2024. The stolen Bitcoin has been divided into multiple new wallets to evade detection, with numerous platform services restricted during the investigation. DMM Bitcoin is working to guarantee customers’ deposits. … Read more