MIT Brothers Charged With Exploiting Ethereum to Steal $25 Million

May 23, 2024 at 05:07PM Cryptocurrency traders engage in risky tactics, with two MIT graduate brothers standing out for exploiting a software flaw on the Etherium blockchain, resulting in a $25 million theft. Such attacks raise concerns about the blockchain’s integrity. Despite government crackdowns, cryptocurrency continues to face growing pains. Traders use various tactics, including … Read more

Malicious code in Tornado Cash governance proposal puts user funds at risk

February 27, 2024 at 09:37AM Malicious JavaScript code found in a Tornado Cash governance proposal has been leaking deposit data for 2 months, compromising fund transaction privacy and security. Security researcher Gas404 discovered the code and urged stakeholders to veto the proposals. Tornado Cash, an Ethereum mixer, uses SNARKs for anonymity, but has also been … Read more