Lost Crypto Wallet? New Firm Promises Ethical, Transparent and Inexpensive Recovery

March 21, 2024 at 04:24PM Praefortis, a new company founded in 2024, aims to ethically recover lost or forgotten crypto wallet passwords, offering a lower fee structure than other alternatives. It was formed by experts Jim Carden and Wesley Brandi, who combine digital forensics and coding expertise in their password recovery method. The company emphasizes … Read more

Crypto wallet providers urged to rethink security as criminals drain them of millions

March 19, 2024 at 10:35AM Information security researchers have observed a surge in cryptocurrency attacks, with a focus on exploiting Ethereum’s CREATE2 opcode, resulting in millions of dollars’ worth of assets being stolen from victims’ wallets. This vulnerability underscores the ongoing battle between innovation and security within the blockchain community and highlights the need for … Read more

Fraud researchers impersonated on X to push crypto-stealing sites

November 15, 2023 at 10:04AM Multiple fake accounts on X (former Twitter) are promoting phishing pages to drain cryptocurrency wallets. The scammers impersonate accounts belonging to cryptocurrency experts and security firms to spread fabricated security breach claims. Users are advised to be cautious, verify claims from official sources, and avoid connecting wallets to suspicious platforms. … Read more